In short
Rich Eisen Show Hour 1 covers NFL roster/season chatter (Aaron Rodgers “is he back yet?”, Aaron Donald’s return timing), a Patriots vs Seahawks/Chiefs “win-loss game” preview, and “What’s More Likely” preseason Super Bowl/prop-style questions plus phone calls.
Guest backgrounds
No guests in Hour 1. (Bob Costas appears in Hour 2; Adam Ray in Hour 3.)
Key claims
- Rams coach Sean McVay says there are “plans” for Aaron Donald with or without him; no updates yet, and they’re not rushing decisions.
- Patriots’ Keyshawn Booty is viewed as expendable after requesting a trade; move is framed as adding secondary depth.
- “Win-loss game” (Patriots): Brockman predicts 13-4; Dustin in Arkansas predicts Patriots won’t finish above .500 (argues Super Bowl hangover).
- “What’s More Likely”: Seahawks vs Chiefs Super Bowl; Josh Allen more rushing TDs than all Steelers combined; Jaden Daniels returns to rookie form; Jaguars win AFC South.
Notable examples
- Aaron Rodgers still not back; Rams open vs 49ers in three weeks.
- Jamar Chase hyperextension update; Ashton Jeanty “on the mend” (no injury details).
- Phone calls: Dustin (Patriots) and Sid (Jets) give full win-loss predictions.
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Chapters
Tap a time to open that second in VOSetting the Stage
0:03 to 0:30
Rich Eisen welcomes listeners and shares highlights of the day.
“So you were scrolling on Marketplace and there it was, the bike you'd been searching for.”
Setting the Stage
1:35 to 2:58
Rich Eisen welcomes listeners and shares highlights of the day.
“Live from The Rich Eisen Show studio in Los Angeles.”
A Reminder to Be Good
2:58 to 4:14
The hosts discuss kindness and reflect on Dolly Parton's impact.
“Honestly, college football is so off the rails.”
The Aaron Donald Situation
4:14 to 6:22
Discussion on Aaron Donald's status and its implications for the Rams.
“Did he go Michael Jackson on us to start right there?”
Analyzing NFL Roster Plans
6:22 to 8:06
The hosts talk about the roster implications surrounding Aaron Donald.
“Except to the rest of the league, which is why we're going to constantly talk about it until we get a friggin' answer.”
Patriots Win-Loss Game
8:06 to 10:10
Rich Eisen plays the win-loss game for the New England Patriots' upcoming season.
“getting the rest of this Super Bowl roster ready.”
Continuing the Predictions
10:10 to 14:01
Eisen continues predicting the results of the Patriots' schedule.
“Because it would be, it is a Wednesday for a Thursday.”
Patriots Win-Loss Predictions
14:01 to 15:47
Discussion on the predicted win-loss record for the Patriots' upcoming games.
“I'm thinking about going to this game since they're going to be the Indiana Bears soon.”
Patriots Win-Loss Predictions
17:15 to 17:44
Discussion on the predicted win-loss record for the Patriots' upcoming games.
“Running a small business means every hire matters.”
Injury Updates and Team Dynamics
18:20 to 22:48
Analysis of Jamar Chase's injury and how it affects team strategy.
“We left here yesterday seeing the video out of Bengals practice.”
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Mendoza Mania Discussion
22:49 to 26:14
Caller shares thoughts on Mendoza mania and its implications for the team.
“I went to the doctor and he told me that I have Mendoza mania.”
Transition to What's More Likely
26:30 to 28:00
Introduction to the segment 'What's More Likely' and upcoming guests.
“Bobby Bones is going to be sitting in this chair for the next two days.”
Hypothetical Super Bowl Matchups
28:00 to 29:48
Discussing potential Super Bowl matchups and team capabilities.
“I mean, you had Rams Chargers as your 1-2 and your 2-2 early.”
Josh Allen vs. Steelers Touchdowns
29:48 to 32:08
Analyzing the rushing touchdown potential of Josh Allen and the Steelers.
“Who's more likely to have more rushing touchdowns this season?”
Jaden Daniels vs. Derrick Henry
32:08 to 33:58
Comparing the likelihood of Jaden Daniels returning to form versus Derrick Henry's performance.
“I was the first one to say into the microphone, Derek Henry's a Hall of Famer, and you guys pushed back.”
Quarterback Futures
33:58 to 36:48
Debating the future success of quarterbacks Joe Burrow, Jalen Hurts, and Dak Prescott.
“Last year, Trevor Lawrence really took a leap forward.”
Quarterback Futures
37:54 to 39:39
Debating the future success of quarterbacks Joe Burrow, Jalen Hurts, and Dak Prescott.
“I've got a top five list inspired by one.”
Quarterback Futures
39:40 to 41:00
Debating the future success of quarterbacks Joe Burrow, Jalen Hurts, and Dak Prescott.
“Quick break to tell you some game time tips.”
Caller Discussion on Patriots' Record
41:04 to 42:03
Listener call discussing predictions for the Patriots' upcoming season.
“I think your win-loss game for the Patriots smoked out the most famous Patriot win-loss game player in the history of this show, Dustin in Arkansas.”
Discussion on Patriots' Win-Loss Record
42:03 to 43:54
The hosts discuss a bet regarding the Patriots' upcoming season performance.
“By the way, this would be an incredible commitment to a bit.”
Jets Fan's Win-Loss Predictions
43:55 to 47:23
A Jets fan calls in to predict the team's performance for the season.
“Yes, and I want to do this, unfortunately, from the New York Jets because I'm a diehard Jets fan, unfortunately.”
Transcript
Automatic transcript. May contain errors.0:00This episode is brought to you by Facebook. So you were scrolling on Marketplace and there it was, the bike you'd been searching for. You sent a message and it turned out the seller was super chatty, kind of funny, and an avid cyclist. The next thing you know, you're in a cycling crew. Well, a community cycling group. The thing about Facebook, you might find more than what you're looking for. From a browse to a bike ride, this summer, find more on Facebook. Sierra has all the best active and outdoor brands you need. From athletic stuff, like a full-court pick-up game, SWISH! To athletic stuff, like a half-mile stroll.
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1:02Rich Eisen:Hey, everybody. Can't get enough of the Rich Eisen Show? You're in luck. You can find us everywhere. Watch us weekdays on Disney Plus from noon to 3 Eastern. Miss the show? We've got a podcast so you can listen anytime. But here's the best part. Our YouTube channel. Subscribe at youtube.com slash richeisenshow and you'll never miss a moment. Now, on with the show. Here you come again. This is The Rich Eisen Show. It's real with the Cowboys. Live from The Rich Eisen Show studio in Los Angeles. There's something real going on. It takes time. We'll see what happens when home meets mom with the Cowboys.
1:44Today's guests, legendary broadcaster Bob Costas, comedian Adam Ray, plus your phone calls, latest news, and more. And now, it's Rich Eisen.
2:01Rich Eisen:Hey, everybody. Welcome to this edition of the Rich Eisen Show. I'm not lying. It's Wednesday. Just check the calendar. You know what I mean? Like, I always shoot you straight here. 844-204-RICH is the number to dial right here on Disney Plus, the ESPN app, ESPN Radio, Sirius XM, Channel 80. We're all over the place. You can't avoid us. If you do, stop by anytime. YouTube.com slash Rich Eisen Show is another way to hang out with us. You can also listen to us on our podcast. You can also check out all of our gear, richeisenshop.com. It's a lot of fun. Mugs, hats, shirts, Mendoza mania. So much for you to be paying attention to.
2:38Rich Eisen:It's great. There's a lot of time for phone calls today. So light up the phones. We'll take them. No guests, hour number one. But we do have Bob Costas in hour two and Adam Ray hour three. And so lots of fun stuff. I checked on my fifth year of eligibility at Michigan yesterday. Don't have it. So I'm here. I'm here. I might sue my way in there. I don't know. Yeah. Because that's the way things go. Honestly, college football is so off the rails. We discussed it yesterday and it's gotten even crazier between then and now, just in terms of how many people in the NFL are talking about it because they have no idea, you know, if anybody that they're about to cut is going to go back to college.
3:18Rich Eisen:You know, crazy. Again, the phone number to dial is 844-204-RICH, number to call us. What's over there, Chris Brockman? How are you, buddy? I'm great, man. Just a reminder, everybody, be a good person today. Thank you. Okay. That takes no effort. Every single – did something happen I need to know about? Somebody cut you off in traffic? No, just still thinking about Dolly Parton yesterday. I hear you. She was just the greatest human being and all she did for charity and underprivileged people across the country. So be a good person. It's really simple. I like it. Terrific. You know, in terms of this here, I appreciate you saying that.
3:55Rich Eisen:Just remember that for what's more likely that's coming up later on. Well, I'm going to put you in such a spot. Get ready. Okay. So there's only... No, but he's talking about real life. I dragged him back down to the level of our program. How are you, Mike Delton? Good morning. I'm bad, but meaning good. Okay. TJ, I knew it would laugh. Did he go Michael Jackson on us to start right there? No. No. Not necessarily Michael Jackson. Hi, TJ. Candles lit? I just know this. If you ever let go of me and I ever lose this job, I'm heading back to WPPJ. All right. I'm going back to college. You're going back to school.
4:28You're going back to school, which is Oregon.
4:30Rich Eisen:You're going back to Oregon. Throw it up. Throw it up to O, TJ. You already got the shoes. Throw it up. When the Ducks quack, feed them. They left me up there. Okay. When the Ducks quack. Today's date is August 26th. Oof. I can't believe we're still playing it. Serious. Hit it. Hit it. A-A-Rod. Is he back yet? Where is A-A-Rod right now? this was going out of like you know what there's no question that he's coming back so let's start a segment called is he back yet it's the gift that keeps on giving i guess unless he doesn't come back because if he's not back yet then why why why isn't he back yet right so now we've got to ask you know sean mcveigh again oh the tough question bless him man bless him this is the this is the laid back part of the of southern california right because if this was the east coast if this was Boston, if this was New York, you know what I mean?
5:30Rich Eisen:Philadelphia. Hey, Donald, where you at? Yeah. Exactly. If he's not coming back yet, to hell with him. Yeah, we don't want him. We don't need him. We don't want him. What is he waiting for? He's turning his back on us. He was at the end when he left anyway, so who cares? All my freaking hopes up. No, I've got to turn my back. Cam Hayward was like, Aaron Rodgers is like, I mean, we're the Steelers. I don't know what he's waiting for. Exactly. Yeah, I mean, that's western Pennsylvania. But that's the fans. The coach would be at this. I've asked, you know, you've asked it so many times. I don't know how many different times.
6:02Rich Eisen:I don't know how many times I have to say the same thing. Where is A-Rod right now? You know what I mean? Right. But Sean McVay up there. Are these aviators? Is that what he's got? Let me see. Yeah. Oh, yeah. That lid laid back. I wear those. Too cool for school. You know what I mean? That's what happens when you go hang out in the south of France with your six-pack. You know what I mean? Here. you come back nice and cool and chill also helps have a roster like this oh yeah all right mike you ready look at you you've got the hat in honor of sean mcgill you put on my team all right this is what he had to say when it was asked of him again where is is he back yet any decision from aaron yet nope no updates on that in terms of with the roster deadline coming we've had plans if he's there and if he's not okay yeah so does it work to your advantage one way or the other not really not like i mean i mean if he ends up doing it later i mean you could hypothetically but that's not even part of our thought process our our thought process has been let's look at a 53 with him and a 53 not including him and what does that look like there's some different guys that you know you have some potential roster exemptions that we've talked about all those things are things that we think about um and whenever a decision's made if that is the direction that he goes where he wants to play um then we have you know plans accordingly and if not we have plans for those as well so in other words his plan yeah there's plans did he also create a new word hypothetically which is like that which is possibly beautiful right yeah like a mixture of hypothetically and aesthetically i did notice that so if you're waiting for aaron If you're waiting for Aaron Donald, might as well start creating new polysyllabic words.
7:50Rich Eisen:Because it would be possibly beautiful. Except to the rest of the league, which is why we're going to constantly talk about it until we get a friggin' answer. He also threw out there, if it happens later, right? Did you know this? Yes, because what's the point of rushing the guy? Yeah, I'm saying. If you don't think if they got 99 on speed dial, just to chat. Just to chit-chat. Or, you know what? I'm going to go about my business. getting the rest of this Super Bowl roster ready. That's it. You know what I mean? He's got some other fish to fry. I don't know what the fish are. I don't think he fries much for his diet either.
8:25Rich Eisen:He seems like a same. Seriously, what's the point? So if Aaron Donald's like, you know what, I'm not coming back week one, then it'll be a constant source of conversation until he does return. And then, you know, why not play half a season? Makes sense. So it's easy for him to have a smile like that when you know you've got Miles Garrett. So, yes, we're talking about it a lot. And I understand the fatigue other fan bases may have. Adam Ray's coming up in hour number three. He's a diehard Seahawk fan. They are the defending Super Bowl champs. And we're looking at the Rams as if they've already won the damn thing.
9:14Rich Eisen:and if Donald comes back, then good night. That's the end of it, right? Then it's a wrap. So that's Seattle saying, give me a break. Dan Campbell was the first at a podium to basically say, oh, you know, season's over. Thanks for coming here today. You know? So, again, the thing that just surprises me so much about it is, as Albert Breer mentioned earlier this week, he needs to see if he can play like himself. Guy's 35. And I still look at him like he's, you know, an Avenger coming back, which they are in September. But he definitely can just roll out of bed and be Aaron Donald again. That's the way I assumed.
10:04Rich Eisen:So, yeah, that's the latest on that. He's not back yet. and the Rams open up against the San Francisco 49ers in three weeks. Dude. Because it would be, it is a Wednesday for a Thursday. It's a Thursday for, it's a Friday for a Thursday. That's what it is. It's a Thursday for us, Friday for them. Friday for them, Thursday for us. Thursday for us. I can't, these international games. And then there's a game on Wednesday. Oh, by the way, Super Bowl rematch. That's right, Super Bowl rematch. Yeah. Super Bowl rematch. The Seahawks against the Patriots are like, yeah, we can give up wide receivers. Does that concern you at all, by the way?
10:44Rich Eisen:Which part? That they look at their roster and Keyshawn Booty is expendable? The wide receiver room, you know, Mike Vrabel did say the other day, we're not a very deep team. Wide receiver room was very deep. And I think Keyshawn Booty was a guy, yeah, a lot of success last year with Drake May. But he asked for a trade. He wanted out. He was seemingly the odd man out with A.J. Brown and Romeo Dobbs added into the mix. And I think he was expendable. And, you know, if you can get a chance to get some depth in your secondary by adding a safety there, I think that's a move. It's a win-win for both teams.
11:18Rich Eisen:And you're adding somebody because Christian Gonzalez might not be there? I don't think so. I feel like that's going to get done. I mean, he was at practice yesterday fully participating. The both sides are working on it. You hear Albert and some of these other insiders talk. It's 50-50 on if a deal gets done before week one. But it's not a Baker Mayfield situation where there's a hard deadline. I think if week one comes and goes, there are two sides are still going to be working on a deal. I think he's going to get it. So Mark Wahlberg's coming on this show next week. Who does the win-loss game first, you or him?
11:48Rich Eisen:Ooh, Rich Eisen, great question. When are you doing it is basically what I'm saying. You know, I've seen everyone else do it. TJ's done it twice. Two times. And I was hoping to just kind of fly under the radar and maybe get to week one without doing it. Oh, no, that was never a possibility. You want to do it right now? I don't see why not. Let's do it right now. Let's go. Let's go. Do it live. Hypothetically. Oh, you got the new drop, hypothetically. Oh, my. Oh, my. Oh, my. Hypothetically. Okay. Let's see if this. Hypothetically, I'm going to do the Patriots win-loss right now. Hypothetically looks good for you.
12:20Rich Eisen:Let's do it. Because the Patriots are taking. This is a perfect bookend. We've got Adam Ray coming on in hour three. I imagine he'll do the win-loss game for the Seahawks. That's true. Or will force him to do. I love Adam. Now it's time for you to realistically tell us, hypothetically, how this is going to go down. Ready to go? Music, please. Chris Brockman, right off the bat, Biggie. Here's the thing. Seattle, what happened? I remember a banner raising in Foxborough one year, and the Chiefs came to town and absolutely waxed us. So it is possible that a team celebrating and raising a banner can get kind of stunned and punched in the mouth on opening night.
13:00Patriots win. Okay.
13:02Rich Eisen:Way to set it up. I appreciate it. I thought you were hypothetically speaking. Yeah. By the way, I shouldn't say these things. Well, now you're going to say it. Yeah. Home opener against the Steelers. Yeah, win. That's Jacksonville. Win. Dude. Okay. I don't know. Every single time I read about Jacksonville and hear about Jacksonville, they are not a homecoming. Last year's not a one-off. We'll see. Okay. Now you're visiting Buffalo. New stadium vibes. What does that matter? People might not be able to see it. It really doesn't matter. It really doesn't matter. Loss. Okay. Three and one. Home for the 80s.
13:45Rich Eisen:Revenge game from last year. The weirdest game of the 2025 season. Mike Grable's first game as head coach. What was that? win. Okay, you're now 4-1 Jets. Move on. Dot com or.org. 5-1 now in Chicago. I'm thinking about going to this game since they're going to be the Indiana Bears soon. Short week, road, don't love it, loss. Okay, 5-2 at the Dolphins. Weird stuff happens in Miami, but that team is, I don't know, win. 6-2 home for the Packers. What do we think about Green Bay this year. I'm not sure. Win. I think they're going to be better than that. 7-2. You're in Munich against the Lions. That's a tough one.
14:28It's just kind of a weird game. Weird things happen. We'll say loss.
14:32Rich Eisen:Okay. 7-3 at the bye. 7-3 at the bye. Coming off it, I assume you're going to this one. Correct. Cage and I were actually looking at tickets last night. Obviously going to be a Patriots home game. Win. 8-3. Home for the Bills. Win. 9-3. home for the Vikings on a Thursday. Okay, 10-3 at the Chiefs on a Monday night. Kind of weird game. Chiefs, tough game. We'll say loss. 10-4 at the Jets. Win. 11-4 home for the Broncos. Win. 12-4. That was very confident. 12-4 home for the Dolphins. Win. 13-4. So just like last year, huh? Better on paper roster. Another year with the Josh McDaniels system. Mike Vrabel, obviously, Coach of the Year last year.
15:19Okay. Drake May.
15:21Rich Eisen:So I'm just going to put down Brockman because you're not – I could say Brockman in denial. I could put that – should I say that? Brockman in denial. Denial what? Literally won 13 games last year. You guys remember that, right? Brockman 13-4. That was last year, though. All right. Phone lines are lit. 14 might have been 14 games. People want to play a win-loss game. Normally we do the what's more likely on a Friday, but we're going to do it very next. How about that? Bob Cost is coming up in hour number two. I'll ask Bob if he's got a fifth year of eligibility. That would be amazing. Me and Bob are coming back next year.
15:55What if you're roommates?
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18:49Rich Eisen:And then his left leg gets caught up and it looks like it buckles. And he's on, you know, all fours. And somebody off camera does the OS. Like, oh, my God. Yeah, there's our season on the ground. Yeah. And has to sit down. And sure enough, trainer comes over, and you and I, we're all looking at it. And then practice ends, and he's chit-chatting with the local reporters. You know, oh, everything's fine. If there was a game tomorrow, I'd play it. Just a little hyperextension. It's football. Luckily. Jeez. Right? And it has. The Eagles fans had to spend like an hour of their lives. Just freaking out.
19:33On Tuesday. He's not practicing today, but he says he's fine. We shouldn't see him until week one.
19:41Rich Eisen:Like 45 minutes before the game. Like warm-ups. Let's stop practicing. Yeah. Week one practice, then you can come back. Just sit back, man. That didn't even look like it was anything. He wasn't making a cut. He wasn't going hard. He was just going out late. He just landed funny and his leg kind of wobbled, and then he's grabbing it, and you're like, oh, my God. Hey, Jamar, listen, just sit tight, man. Binge watch what? Does he need to catch up on Linus? Right. He should. I'm too behind. So good this year. Yeah, Rich, because there's no way a guy like him is going to go halfway, 50 % through practice.
20:16He's 100 % going all out.
20:19Rich Eisen:So you've got to save him from himself. That was great. Certainly anybody that's already drafted in fantasy as well. but obviously for him it is great to see that he is fine and dandy um meanwhile Ashton Gentry went down as you know in practice the other day and you're hearing guys were taking knees and what happened to him and we're learning you know it's interesting what type of coach these new head coaches are going to be like when Ben Johnson arrived in Chicago I don't I don't know I mean people who covered him in Detroit and have known him would have known this, but to find out what a total hard ass he is, you know, and, you know, it's serious to use the Swirsky brothers phrase is a heart attack or a hurricane.
21:07Rich Eisen:You know what I mean? Hurricane Ditka. And then you're learning like Todd Munkin. I had no idea he had like Bill Parcells in him. Right. He sounds like him. He talks like him. It's kind of funny. Yeah. Clint Kubiak, I don't know. And he's been brutally honest about players need to compete. I'm not naming a starter. Move on. I'm not going to sit here and talk about Mendoza's possibility of being a starter by becoming completely stream of consciousness with the media. Everyone needs to compete for their jobs. And hey, wide receiver room, I'm looking at you. Somebody needs to start carving out a role here.
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21:49Rich Eisen:who's going to catch the football from the quarterback, whoever it's going to be. And then this is how he's treating the Ashton Jets. Like everyone's hunting and pecking about his injury. Hit it. Do you have any updates on Ashton Jetsky and the severity of his injury? Yeah, I'm not going to get into the injuries. He's on the mend. Is there any talk or conversation about starting the season on IR for Ashton? Not going to talk about injuries. He's on the mend. Interesting. maybe he's got the Belichick in him. Or the Marshawn. Don't even mention the injuries. Don't even talk about it. Don't even talk.
22:28Rich Eisen:He's on the mend. I'm only here so I don't get fun. On the mend. Well, I mean, they're not, the Raiders aren't opening up against the Dolphins this week, right? So he doesn't have to put out an injury report, right? Right.
22:42Rich Eisen:Okay. We're so close. We're going to get answers. I want answers. I can handle the truth. Let's go to Tim in Arizona. Line six, Mikey. What's up, Tim in Arizona? How you doing? Hey now, Rich. Hey now. What's going on? Hey, Rich. Hey, Tim. I have it. I've got it. What do you have? What's the it? I went to the doctor and he told me that I have Mendoza mania. Yes. And I'm going to have it all my life. Okay. I'm never going to get over it. What do you need for Mendoza mania? What do you take for Mendoza mania? What do you do? Well, I went to the doctor, Dr. Davis, and we looked in his crystal ball.
23:24Rich Eisen:Okay. And what we saw in his crystal ball was eight Super Bowl appearances, six Super Bowl rings as a quarterback. Then he goes on to coaching, and he wins four more Super Bowl rings. Oh, my. Wow. You do have Mendoza mania. That's what we saw in the crystal ball, Rich. You do. And I am so excited about my Mendoza mania. I purchased the shirt. I haven't received it yet, but I'm looking forward to it. RichEyesAndShop.com. Thank you, Tim in Arizona. I appreciate that. In all seriousness, because I know what speaks to me about him, from him. What speaks to you about him? Oh, he has it. He has it. He has everything that you want.
24:13And a person, he has everything that you want. And a quarterback, he is a leader. We all know this. We know what's going to happen in the future. And he's not going to fail it. And you know what, Rich? You nailed it out of all the people out there. You nailed it by saying the biggest trade was the trade that did not happen. When they traded, when they got Tyler Lindenbaum, and they thought they got rid of Crosby and it freed up the money, that right there will be just Saturday in Peyton Manning for the next 10 to 12 years. And you know what? He won't choke in the playoffs like Peyton did. He's going to win big time in the playoffs.
25:01Rich Eisen:Well, Tim, I am mandated to point this out on behalf of Peyton Manning. just ask the head coach of Mendoza mania whose dad has a ring on his finger because in many ways of Peyton Manning and Von Miller. Okay, fine, fine. And I understand that Chris, again, Gary had a nice run in Denver and part of the reason is because of the guy you're referring to, Tim. And if he doesn't, Tom Brady will just get the rules changed. But Peyton was the greatest regular season quarterback ever. But in the playoffs, he overthought things. I love Peyton. I love the Mannings. But let's be honest here. Yep. He choked in the playoffs.
25:49Did he, Chris?
25:50Rich Eisen:Oh, don't spin that one in the zone for him. He's going to take that, like, big poppy out to Ted Williams' seat. The red seat. Thanks, Tim. That's Tim in Arizona right here. Mendoza will not choke. Ladies and gentlemen. Mendoza. Mendoza Mania, the man clearly has it. It's really wild, brother. And there's only one prescription, and you need more T-shirts. Yeah. Consult your doctor, too. RichEyesandShop.com. Yeah. I think we're going to put a red and white one out there as well. Oh, yeah. Those who might have been a fan of his for a while. Just throwing it out there. 844-204-RICH. Number to dial.
26:26Rich Eisen:Phone line's open. Somebody replace it. Tim in Arizona. So we normally do this on Fridays. Bobby Bones is going to be sitting in this chair for the next two days. Our friend from Tennessee is flying all the way out from Nashville. We know how Bobby flies too, TJ. Well, I mean, it rhymes with TJ. Yeah. So Bobby's coming out here because it's Taylor's Bat Mitzvah Week. I'm tapping out next two days to be present. Listen, this best dad ever sign doesn't just show up on me. That's you. You got to earn that. I did, actually. There's still the price tag from the gift from years ago. How many years running is this?
27:05Rich Eisen:It's been a while. I can't believe they spent this much money on a best ad ad. There's no way it still costs that. Can we do price ad ad? At any rate, it's time for What's More Likely presented by Pella Windows and Doors. Let's go. What? What's More Likely. Never say never, but never. All right, everybody. What's More Likely presented by Pella Windows and Doors here on this day. Chris, what do you have for me? Guys, happy hump day. Great to see you. Let's go. All of these are related to week three of the preseason matchups. Guys, more likely preseason week three Super Bowl preview. Rams Chargers or Seahawks Chiefs.
27:51Okay.
27:52Rich Eisen:Be nice to everybody, huh? Be nice. You started this show. Not in what's more likely. It doesn't really carry over. Jeez. Seahawks Chiefs or Rams Niners? I mean, you had Rams Chargers as your 1-2 and your 2-2 early. I will go Seahawks Chiefs. Interesting. I'll go Seahawks Chiefs. Who would you pick in that game? Which game? Seahawks Chiefs Super Bowl. I have to see how it works. I mean, there's, I don't know, the circumstances. I said how this works, so I don't want to sound like Chris. Circumstances. Thank you, TJ. See how it goes. Circumstances. It's full of choices. Yes. Hypothetically. Hypothetically.
28:33Yeah, hypothetically.
28:35Rich Eisen:Yeah, I can't see that drop. You didn't pick the Rams. You're asking me who's going to win a hypothetical Super Bowl. Hypothetical Super Bowl. By the way, I looked that up. That is not a word. I love Rams chargers, too. I actually had that in a way, way too soon. You did. I think there was three ways. Remember the other day he called me a fence sitter? I'm not sitting on a fence. I gave you my answer about what's more likely. Seattle can repeat by getting back. They've done it before. And when they got back, we all know they didn't win it. And the reason why they're setting up themselves for a back-to-back is they exercised that ghost last year.
29:14Rich Eisen:And they're really freaking good. You know, and I think the Chiefs can put it all together and get back there too. So that's where I'm going. I need to see the Chargers not lose 15 people and Justin Herbert putting together a great run for the first time in his career. The other ones have done it before. How does that sound? As your answer. And I'm not choosing between the Seahawks and Chiefs Super Bowl 61 matchup on the final Wednesday of August. It's not going to happen. What else you got over there? Unlikely. But you take the Chiefs. It's fine. Guys, Steelers-Bills. preseason matchup this weekend.
29:55Who's more likely to have more rushing touchdowns this season? Josh Allen or every Steeler combined? Last year, so you want some numbers real quick, Josh Allen had 14 rushing touchdowns. The Steelers rushed for 11. I know. I know.
30:11Rich Eisen:Because Gainwell was catching many of them. Gainwell caught a lot of passes. Gainwell was like their main offensive engine last year. I'll go Josh Allen again. I'll do it again. And by the way, James Cook had 14 as well. 20 rushing touchdowns from those two guys alone. That's a lot. So, you know, and Joe Brady's going to do it again. And I'll take Josh Allen to have more rushing touchdowns than the Steelers combined. Although Rico Dowdle might have something to say about it now. Steelers have improved, baby. The question is how much? I don't know why I ever said the word baby either. Yeah. It's okay, baby.
30:50Rich Eisen:What else you got? Guys, is it more likely Commanders-Ravens this weekend? A little Beltway matchup. Is it more likely Jaden Daniels is back to his rookie year form? Or Derrick Henry does it again? 1 ,600 yards, 15 touchdowns. I will say, as much as I don't want to say Derrick Henry can't, I'll just say Jaden Daniels gets back to his rookie form. I do not believe last year is an indicator of his career path. I just don't. I can't sit here and say that. And then we had Chase Daniel yesterday. I asked about all the new situations. Quarterbacks matched up with new offensive coordinators or new offensive coordinators hooked up with new quarterbacks.
31:34Rich Eisen:He mentions Jaden Daniels as the one who's going to benefit the most out of any changes anywhere on that department because of David Blau. Wow. So I'll go it's more likely Jaden Daniels is back to his rookie form again because 1 ,615 touchdowns combined again. I mean, this is a first ballot Hall of Famer. I shortchanged him. He had 1 ,616 last year. That's crazy. He's insane, and he's so great, and I love him. But you asked what's more likely. I did. So there you have it. That's the name of the segment. Thank you. By the way, speaking of being early, I was the first one to say into the microphone, Derek Henry's a Hall of Famer, and you guys pushed back.
32:14Well, at the time, he was not. Three years ago. Yeah, like four or five years ago when you said this. No, but I know it when I see it.
32:21Rich Eisen:You projected properly. Thank you. You also said not to trade for Giannis. So I think those... Wow. And the Knicks... And they finally did, actually. The Knicks listened to me just, you know, six years later. Just saying. And the Miami Heat did trade Tyler Hero. Hey, they got six more years out of Tyler Hero before finally doing it. I said, don't do it. That's true. Tyler Hero. Because of Tyler Hero. That's right. What else? Texans-Panthers this week in preseason final week. Receiver you'd rather have in fantasy, guys, Nico Collins or T-Mac to throw a McMillan. I would rather have Nico Collins.
32:54Rich Eisen:I mean, again, come on now. I mean, McMillan, great job last year. Offensive rookie of the year, 1 ,000 yards receiving. But come on now. Why can't he do that again? I think he's going to improve. I chose him in best ball thinking he will improve. But Nico Collins is, you know, he's a beast. You're biased. Sure, he's a Michigan Wolverine. you know and as long as his buck i can actually start throwing can he stay healthy for a whole year same i i don't know great question he's a monster but man he's a beast he is just an absolute yeah physical physical beast so i'll take nico big matchup uh could be a possible super bowl preview although that would be you know pretty wild more likely to win the south this year, the Bucs or the Jaguars?
33:41Oh, I'll take the Jaguars, man.
33:43Rich Eisen:I really believe in them right now. I'm buying it. I'm buying it. Duval juice. I am. Drinking it over there. I really dig what Liam Cohen is building there and how he's going about it. He's just really plugged into his QB. Last year, Trevor Lawrence really took a leap forward. They went in places like Denver and just punked people. That's true. You know what I mean? They're physical. Did you hear Baker say off of the practice, the joint practice between the two, that they got out physical by Jacksonville? And that if it was a game, he didn't think they would have won it? If that was a game based on how they were being out physicaled.
34:27Rich Eisen:Dude, I'm telling you, man. Oh, I didn't stutter. Jaguars. Jaguars. 100%. Yeah, man. Fun. All right, two more. Dolphins, Falcons. By the way, just last thing, those Jaguar-Texans game this year? Ooh, they're sloppy. And London gets to see one of them. What else? Running back, you'd like to have more rushing yards. Not total yards, TJ. Rushing yards this season. Bajon Robinson or Devin H. Hmm. Two of the best backs in the NFL. Oof.
35:10Rich Eisen:I'll go Bijan. I'll do it. Although our guy Halfley came in here and said, I'll carry him. I know, he's going to give him 40 looks a game. Probably not really, but he wants to. Big shrug emoji about what else is there in Miami and if people can key on A-chan and things of that nature. We're going to have a problem throwing it to the point where everyone's just going to take A-chan. Yeah, not sure who their wide receiver one is. That's where I'm going yet. But this has nothing to do with A-Chan's ability. Nothing. He's great. What else, Chris? Last one, Rich, and I'm going to put you on the spot again.
35:44Why not? Because I know you like these two guys. I don't like being put on the spot, though. Bengals-Eagles in the preseason. TJ, chime in as well. More likely quarterback to end their career with more Super Bowl wins. Zach Prescott. Joe Burrow or Jalen Hurts? Hurts is one up.
36:04Rich Eisen:Hurts is one up. Yeah, yeah, I know that. I've been watching. And I'll go Hurts. Is the final score 1-0? No. Okay. It is not 1-0. When it's all said and done. Yes, that's the whole point here, to end their careers. Yeah, I wrote it. I know. Yeah. So. I think each guy gets one. in the next decade? Let's put it this way. I believe in one organization over the other. I agree with you there. So that's part of it, isn't it? Does Joe Burrow win his Super Bowl with Cincinnati? I don't know where he works. All I know is the hat. Hey, Chris, maybe I missed this because I was looking something up. Do either of these quarterbacks finish with the same team?
36:57He just intimated that. That's why I was just checking. Well, I would say look at Tom Brady and Peyton Manning. Yeah, Joe Montana. Aaron Rodgers.
37:07Rich Eisen:Exactly. It just rarely happens. Plus, I don't know if this matters. One fan base is desperate to keep one guy there and another part of the other fan base would drive him to the airport. The grass is not always greener, people. Kelly Green. I beat you to that pot. Listen. I loved it because I knew one of you would. Is that right? Is that what it was? We both were fighting for it. Good. Yeah. Basically what you just did for Philadelphia, you helicoptered right in. Just like your new Sixer. What's more likely is brought to you by Pella Windows and Doors. When it comes to your home, Pella Windows and Doors always have the winning game plan.
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41:03Rich Eisen:Make life brighter with Pella windows and doors. All right. I think your win-loss game for the Patriots smoked out the most famous Patriot win-loss game player in the history of this show, Dustin in Arkansas. What's up, Dustin? Hey, guys. Thank you for taking the call. Hope you all are having a good day. We are. What's on your mind there? Well, Mr. Brockman, I thought your win-loss predictions were interesting, but it's too high. They're not going to have a winning record this year. I mean, Dustin. Hold on a second. What are we doing? May I handle this? Of course. Dustin in Arkansas, you became world famous, if I may, by calling in saying I'm a diehard Patriot fan and then predicted the Patriots to go 0-17.
41:49Rich Eisen:This was last year. They do go 13-4. They do go to the Super Bowl. You're now calling up saying that somebody else's version of this is henkey to you, and you're now saying they're not going to have a winning record again. Are you really? Are you running this okey-doke? By the way, this would be an incredible commitment to a bit. That's great. That you are not really a Patriot fan sitting right there in the heartland of our country, right in the middle of it. What do you got? No, I firmly believe that. It's a Super Bowl hangover. I mean, usually when teams lose a Super Bowl, they don't do so great the next year.
42:24Except the Patriots, who won the next year.
42:26Rich Eisen:So, Dustin, did you tell Adam you wanted to put something on this? Is that what I'm telling you? Yeah, I thought if the Patriots have a losing record, Mr. Brockman, you can donate to the charity of my choice. And I think in honor of the amazing Dolly Parton's passing yesterday,$100 to the Imagination Library. And if the Patriots have a winning record, then I will donate$100 to your charity of choice. We can do it to St. Jude. Even though the Patriots are going to lose, we're all winners. Done and done. Okay, Dustin. I like your chances here. Well, somebody's going to make a charity. I will donate anyway at the end of the season.
43:05Right. But, Dustin, come on, man. Yeah. Eight and nine? I you know what I will if they win nine games I I will call that week if they win the ninth games and admit I was wrong and admit that you uh you were correct Dustin did you do win loss already
43:21Rich Eisen:I believe you have right yes he did he had them go seven and ten you know seven and seven and ten excuse me okay yeah you have them seven and ten so we on the week that they win their ninth game That's 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9. The 9th would be December 6th against the Bills. Late afternoon on CBS. So Monday, December 7th. Mark that on your calendar, Dustin. I will do so. Either way. But in between, call back. Of course. That's in Arkansas. Thank you, Dustin. All right, let's be fair and balanced. This should be fun. Sid in Atlanta. Sid. What's up, Sid? Yes, I'm there. What's going on, Sid? What's going on, Rich?
44:05Rich Eisen:How you been, my friend? What's going on? What would you care to do, Sid? You want to do something here? You want to do a little win-loss? Is that what you want to do? Yes, and I want to do this, unfortunately, from the New York Jets because I'm a diehard Jets fan, unfortunately. Well, the way you said unfortunately means you're from my neck of the woods. Are you a Queens guy? Did I pick that up or what? Where are you from? No, I'm from Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, New York. Bed-Stuy, do or die. All right, now this is legit. This is legit. You are legit. I can hear it from your accent. Let's get the Jets schedule up.
44:38Rich Eisen:Let's do it right here. The New York Jets start against Robert Sala's Tennessee Titans. What do you got? Well, Sala knows us because he coached us a few years ago, so that's a loss for us. All right. Now you're home for the Packers. That's a loss. Jordan Love and Matt LaFleur, they're going to destroy us. Okay. Now you're 0-2 going to Detroit, man. At the Lions with that coach they got up there with Jared Goff, Jamar Gibbs, Amaraz, St. Brown. Yeah, that office would destroy us. All right, 0-3 at the Bears now. Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson. What else can I say? That's an L. 0-4, home for the Browns.
45:18Rich Eisen:That would be a saucy crowd if that happens. Now, with this one, I'll give us the win on that. All right. I believe in Geno, unfortunately. One and four at the Patriots. That's a loss. One and five. That would destroy us. One and five, home for the Dolphins. Now, with that one, they have a new quarterback with Malik Willis. I'll give us the win on that one. Okay, now we're two and five, home for the Raiders. That's a loss. Two and six at the Chiefs. Come on now. That's destroyed. That's destroyed. Two and seven. 2-7, home for the Bills. Oh, home for the Bills. Okay, well, I'll give us a nice big L.
46:07Rich Eisen:2-8 at the Chargers. Justin Herbert, John Harbaugh, not even close. 2-9 at the Dolphins. With these division games, it's always neck and neck, tuck and tuck, but we'll lose that too. This is now a disaster, 2-10. Sid, who's the quarterback at this point? Who would be the coach? Be honest. All right, keep going. Oh, well, the quarterback's still going to be the terrible Geno Smith who holds on to the ball too long. He has a high turnover value, poor decision-making, and he's unable to elevate players and not commit his off-field distractions. I can't stand the guy. Well, let's keep going. Okay.
46:50Rich Eisen:That's now 2-11. We got to finish up strong quickly at the Cardinals. We're going to finish up strong. We're actually going to win that one. 3-11. We got 30 seconds left. Home for the Patriots. Brockman, we get destroyed by the Patriots again. Okay, 3-12. Home for the Vikings. Justin Jefferson and Kyler Murray going to have a career day against us. We get destroyed. 3-13 at the Bills. And with this one right here, the Bills will rest all their players because they have the division locked up. and we are definitely going to lose that one as well. 3-14 says Sid in Atlanta to wrap up our number one of our show.
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Rich and the guys wonder when Aaron Donald will finally make a decision about coming back to the Rams or staying retired, and Brockman plays the ‘NFL Win-Loss Game’ for his defending AFC champion New England Patriots. The guys react to the injury scares suffered by Bengals All-Pro WR Ja’Marr Chase and Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty, and in a special Wednesday edition of ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on the Rams, Chargers, Seahawks, Chiefs, Bills, Steelers, Commanders, Ravens, Texans, Jaguars, Panthers, Buccaneers, Falcons, Dolphins, Bengals and Eagles. Rich plays the ‘NFL Win-Loss Game’ with a New York Jets fan.
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