The Rich Eisen Show

Michigan alum Rich reacts to fellow Wolverine JJ McCarthy losing the Minnesota Vikings’ QB competition to Kyler Murray, and weigh in on the NFL’s preseason, the Bills new stadium obstructed view seats snafu, the Seattle Seahawks’ Super Bowl repeat chances, and more in ‘Overreaction Tuesday.’ (2:20)

Rams CB Trent McDuffie tells Rich how much he’s relishing the thought of playing behind an L.A. defensive line that could feature Myles Garrett and Aaron Donald, why he was surprised the Chiefs traded him to Los Angeles, what Matthew Stafford has shown him on the field to cement his reputation as one of the NFL’s best QB, and what his mindset will be facing former Kansas City teammates Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce in Week 13. (21:43)

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Rich reacts to the Cowboys extending DT Quinnen Williams and how different Dallas’ defense could look in 2026, and previews the most intriguing NFL Preseason Week 1 matchups. (3:20)

The MMQB/Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer and Rich discuss the Minnesota Vikings naming Kyler Murray their starting QB over JJ McCarthy, the Atlanta Falcons’ Tua Tagovailoa vs Michael Penix Jr. and the Cleveland Browns’ Shedeur Sanders vs Deshaun Watson quarterback competitions, Aaron Donald’s possible return to the Los Angeles Rams, Patrick Mahomes’ readiness to return to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 1 following his season-ending knee injury, the Raiders training camp fight between Kirk Cousins and Maxx Crosby, and if the Colts and 49ers will see Daniel Jones and George Kittle ready for the start of the new season. (15:55)

Rich has some suggestions for how MLB can improve its ABS Challenge system. (38:18)

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Rich reacts to the latest developments in the Cleveland Browns Shedeur Sanders vs Deshaun Watson QB competition, plays the ‘NFL Win-Loss Game’ with a Washington Commanders fan, and previews the Vikings‘ season with the top 4 questions facing Minnesota heading into the 2026 NFL campaign.

Akbar Gbajabiamila and Matt Iseman join Rich in-studio to promote the new season of ‘American Ninja Warrior,’ discuss the Las Vegas Raiders 2206 season outlook, and more.

Rich explains to a Vikings fan why he believes Kyler Murray already has a leg up on JJ McCarthy in Minnesota’s QB competition.
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Rich recaps his weekend in Canton, Ohio hosting the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame jacket presentation dinner.

Dolphins Head Coach Jeff Hafley tells Rich what it was like coaching standout CBs Darrell Revis, Ronde Barber and Richard Sherman, what it will take to reshape Miami’s locker room culture and get the team back to the playoffs, discusses quarterback Malik Willis’ training camp progress, and reveals that he has ZERO plans to use star running back De’Von Achane sparingly.

Phillies fan Lewis Kalb calls into the show to recap his experience calling an inning of play-by-play for Philadelphia.
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Rich and the guys react to the latest developments in Aaron Donald’s possible return to the Los Angeles Rams, and weigh in on the Detroit Lions losing their starting Center for at least two months with a broken wrist and what that could mean for newly-paid RB Jahmyr Gibbs.

Hall of Fame WR Cris Carter and Rich discuss his role in Larry Fitzgerald’s NFL career and subsequent Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement, how his game compares to the new Arizona Cardinals HOFer, what being inducted at Canton means beyond his exploits on the football field, and why he expects great things for Ohio State Buckeyes WR Jeremiah Smith the season and for years to come as a pro.

Rich and Brockman react to news of the Arizona Cardinals retiring Larry Fitzgerald’s #11.
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