The Rich Eisen Show Brady & Flag Football, JSN Gets the Bag, NFL Draft Intrigue and More
Mar 23, 2026
They spar over Tom Brady's flag football comeback lore and whether he should return. Team USA's flag football dominance and Olympic implications get debated. A heated take on the Seahawks overpaying a wide receiver sparks contract drama. Draft intrigue heats up with Ty Simpson's rising stock and predictions of at least one blockbuster trade. Caleb Williams' 'Iceman' nickname and branding chatter closes the chat.
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Brady's Flag Football Show Still Doesn't Prove NFL Return
- Tom Brady still demonstrates elite passing feel even in flag football exhibitions.
- Rich Eisen stresses Brady's accuracy and timing but argues flag football performance doesn't prove NFL-level dominance or willingness to join a losing roster like the Raiders.
Don't Rely On NFL Stars For Olympic Flag Football
- Avoid sending NFL stars to 2028 Olympic flag football because specialists who play year-round outperform exhibition stars.
- Rich Eisen and Chris Brockman note Team USA pros like Darrell Doucette dominated, showing experienced flag players matter more than NFL celebrity.
Seahawks Deal Signals Culture Of Rewarding Homegrown Production
- Paying Jackson Smith-Njigba a record WR deal signals the Seahawks reward homegrown production and locker-room behavior, not just positional hierarchy.
- Chris Brockman argues the contract sets precedent and could complicate Sam Darnold negotiations if expectations misalign.