The Rich Eisen Show

Rich weighs in on the Pittsburgh Steelers awaiting a decision from Aaron Rodgers on his playing future and if running it back with the 4-time NFL MVP is the wisest course of action. FOX Sports Analyst Dean Blandino and Rich discuss the possibility of replacement referees in the NFL next season, the newest NFL rules including the expansion of Replay Assist to assess flags for penalties missed by officials on the field, which UFL rules and policies the NFL should consider adopting, why the NFL is hanging on to its antiquated Onside Kick option, and weighs in on the success and pitfalls of MLB’s new ABS system. Rich and a caller debate Aaron Rodgers’ value to the Steelers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NBC Sports Bay Area’s Matt Maiocco and Rich discuss the contentious relationship between WR Brandon Aiyuk and the 49ers, what All-Pro Mike Evans brings to the Niners’ WR room, the possible timeline for TE George Kittle to return from his torn Achilles, a possible deal for OT Trent Williams, and if the electrical substation next to the team’s practice facility has been the cause behind some key injuries in recent years.   Chris Brockman updates the latest sports news including updates on the Super Bowls return to Las Vegas in 2029, the Seattle Seahawks on HBO’s ‘Hard Knocks,’ the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers waiting game, the newest Basketball Hall of Fame class, Tiger Woods’ latest legal woes, and more.   Rich gets emotional on his last official day as an NFL employee as ESPN takes over the running of NFL Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys react to this year’s group photo of head coaches at the NFL Owners Meetings. NFL Insider Mike Garafolo and Rich discuss the latest from the owners meetings including the expansion of replay use by officials next season, Maxx Crosby’s status as a member of the Raiders, if the Philadelphia Eagles could still trade WR AJ Brown despite GM Howie Roseman’s recent comments, and more.   Rich and the guys make the case for the NFL to expand replay assist to flag mask calls that were missed on the field by officials in real time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys break down the latest from the NFL Owners Meetings including Patrick Mahomes’ rehab from his torn ACL and likely return timeline to the Kansas City Chiefs, and new Las Vegas Raiders HC Klint Kubiak weighing in on the failed Maxx Crosby trade with the Baltimore Ravens. ESPN’s Matt Miller and Rich discuss his brand-new 7-round NFL mock draft including who the New York Jets could select with the 2nd-overall pick, why the Titans drafting Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love makes sense, how many Ohio State Buckeyes could be taken in the top 10 picks, how the Dallas Cowboys can remake their porous defense with their two first-round picks, if Alabama QB Ty Simpson could slip to the 2nd-round, the Miami Dolphins’ draft strategy, and which QBs will come off the board after Fernando Mendoza and Simpson are chosen.    Jets fan Rich weighs in on New York HC Aaron Glenn’s positive comments about the team trading for QB Geno Smith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Antoine Fuqua, film director famous for Training Day, talks about directing the Michael Jackson biopic Michael and casting Jaafar Jackson. He revisits making Training Day and Denzel Washington’s breakthrough. He also shares his love of the Pittsburgh Steelers and behind-the-scenes memories from recreating iconic Michael moments.

Andraya Carter, ESPN college basketball analyst and former player, breaks down the NCAA Women’s Tournament and previews Final Four matchups. She discusses UConn and UCLA’s runs, scheduling and shootaround concerns, and suggests media adjustments to grow the women’s game. Playful moments include singing Michigan’s fight song.

Jay Bilas, ESPN college basketball analyst and former college player, offers sharp tournament takeaways. He breaks down UConn’s comeback and Duke’s late mistakes. They debate whether Michigan vs Arizona feels like the real title game. Bilas also previews Illinois’ rise and Keaton Wagler’s impact.

MLB Network Analyst Kevin Millar joins Rich Eisen and discusses whether he likes the Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System, how are teams going to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers, who is the team that can challenge the Dodgers, on Barry Bonds hanging up on George Steinbrenner when the Yankees attempted to sign him. Rich Eisen reacts to the NBA recently presenting three anti-tanking proposals to its Board of Governors to discourage teams from intentionally losing games. Rich Eisen reacts to comments made by Raiders GM John Spytek and whether the Raiders will still make a deal for Maxx Crosby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TNT Basketball Analyst Chris Webber joins Rich and gives his thoughts on the dominance of the Arizona Wildcats , on the failure of the Houston Cougars to advance in the tournament, the matchup between the UConn Huskies and the Michigan State Spartans, is hating Duke basketball falling out of style, on keeping any of his Fab 5 gear. In ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on Ty Simpson going in the first round or Jeremiyah Love slipping out of the Top 10, if Myles Garrett or DeShaun Watson will start week 1 for the Browns, Seahawks season kickoff opponent, if the Arizona Wildcats will win the National Championship, and more.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich Eisen with his thoughts on the Big 10 being dominant in the NCAA tournament and Arizona looking like the team to beat.   Rich Eisen reacts to the Browns wanting to allow teams to trade draft picks up to five years in the future, extending the current three-year limit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices