Hour 3: Top 5 Most Disappointing NFL Teams, plus Alfonso Ribeiro In-Studio

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2:00Rich Eisen:Our number three of the Rich Eisen Show is on the air. Great chat in our green room with one of our favorites. Alfonso Ribeiro is back here. As always, just as cheerful as ever, without a doubt, hiding deep, deep down his disappointment that he's not on a golf course right now. Right? But other than that, just delightful to chat with him. America's Funniest Home Videos and Dancing with the Stars. To, one would say, legendary tentpole shows to host for Disney. Um, he's in our green room. We'll chat with him shortly when he comes on out here. Uh, I've got a top five list, uh, to hit, uh, in short order.

2:37Rich Eisen:Already had my power rankings, already had a chat with Kurt Warner, already just chatted with Roma Dunze. Also chatted with an 11 year old from Iowa on his way to Chicago to go to game two of the wildcard game for his Cubs. He's never been in the outfield. And he called in to say, if I get a home run ball, do I throw it back? I'm going to put up a poll. And his, um, cause that, well, I mean, that is, as you know, tradition. There's a caveat, though. If it's the home run ball from the opposition. And I guess his father said, if it's Tatis, you keep it. Yeah, there's a caveat. I guess so. I mean, wouldn't that be also?

3:13Rich Eisen:You'd like to be able to pay for college, too. So maybe that ball. Right, and if it's Machado, try and throw it to the infield. Is that what it is? See. Or maybe you just, you know, you catch one from PCA, and it's all good in the hood. You keep it. You keep it. Yeah. 844-204-RICH is the number to dial Dave in Brooklyn. Let's take Dave's phone call. What's up, Dave? How are you, sir? Well, Rich, as we are on the eve of the Day of Judgment, Yom Kippur, Shana Tova to you. Same to you, sir. I have to kind of mea culpa myself, where I spoke to you after the first game of the Jets season and said, oh, silver lining.

3:52Maybe it won't be that bad. And I apologize to you and everybody who heard the call that it is so bad. And I really feel bad for Aaron Glenn because I think his hair has gotten almost white. Not even gray. I think gray would be a nice thing. But that beard is going to, like, shrivel and fall off his face of the frustration. When you can't win with penalties, you touched on it yesterday. You can't win where Garrett Wilson is covered up. and just wondering, like, is this a rip the Band-Aid off type thing, dissolve the whole team? No. And Glenn really needs to find his quarterback because though Fields has shown brilliance, it's still missing a lot of things.

4:36Rich Eisen:He's got to find his people, Dave. You know, obviously he inherited a team, and he's got to find his people. Like I said yesterday, it's a very simple question. Do you want to play for this guy? Do you want to play for this guy in the New York metropolitan area or not? It's a very simple question. And if you do, then you got to focus more because that's what some of these penalties are about. Practice better, play better. And it's that simple because at some point you'll get cut. And in terms of how bad it is, if Glenn goes 0-5, he'll be the first New York Jet coach to ever start 0-5, Dave. But Tony Dungy started 0-5.

5:16Rich Eisen:I think Glenn actually mentioned that from his podium today, that he's reached out to Dungy. And the guy whose staff he just came from, and it's kind of crazy that you look at the Lions and it's just like, how many – we didn't grow up in a world where everybody wants to be like the Lions. But Dan Campbell and Aaron Glenn with Dan Campbell started 0-10. and nobody's talking about no one's talking about all intended Detroit anymore right now but can the Jets make those cuts though I don't know but can the Jets give him the power to cut the guys and cut the dead weight they may have no choice again you saw that fumble that's where the game went of like you gotta hang out of the football that's fundamentals of like if the Jets if Woody gives him the because Woody's back if Woody gives him the tools and say you can make those cuts it'll be the first time the Jets actually have some I guess Detroit Campbell Moxie to get off the knees to make those things happen where we haven't seen that in a while.

6:18Rich Eisen:Dave, he does, like, again, and thanks for the call, Dave. I appreciate it, and Happy New Year to you, too. May you be etched in the book of life. Hmm, I like that, Rich. Although mine is up in the air because, you know, I'll be working tomorrow. How do you work on Yom Kippur with your in-studio guest Charlie Sheen. But that said,

6:45Rich Eisen:listen, if they keep making these mistakes, Aaron Glenn's going to have no choice but to start cutting people. You know what I mean? Like, what else is there? Right now, he's doing the right thing, which is I believe in the guys. They're my guys. We've just got to go back to work and do better. But I don't want to speak for the guy. I mean, he'll speak for himself. And in the meantime, if he's reaching out to Tony Dungy, that's not a bad resource. No. But again, Dan Campbell started, they were 0-10. How many people in Detroit are talking about 0-10 right now? Full Lutarski. I forgot that. Zero.

7:25You mentioned it.

7:26Rich Eisen:Point zero. Look it up. I don't think I'm wrong about it. Dan Campbell's talking about, I'm here biting kneecaps, and we're going to take it out. And then when we're done doing that, We're going to do, you know, more Hannibal Lecter stuff. And everyone's like, okay, bud. We're going to have a great day today. You know? That's what he's saying now. Not anymore. I'm thinking he could be coach of the year for good reason. I wish they were 0-10-1. 0-10-1. Wow. Okay. 2021, yeah. I forgot that. 3-13-1 that year. So Jets are maybe halfway to that. Tied the Steelers. They got too many talented guys. I am confident that they'll do their best to figure it out.

8:08Rich Eisen:844-204-RICH is the number to dial. Disney Plus, ESPN, the app you can get everywhere, as well as ESPN Radio presented by Progressive Insurance. I've got my top five most disappointing teams. We do this every year. As you know, I always look glass half full. Every now and then I just say, you know what, this is not going well, and this is a disappointment. based on the record at the quarter post mark of an NFL season. There's still time to turn it around, turn that frown upside down, take a look at that glass and say, you know what, it's half full. Higher register is tomorrow. You know what, maybe I will be in the book of life.

8:51All right.

8:53Rich Eisen:It's a top five most disappointing teams of the season. We do this every year at this point of the season, and it's presented by Hyundai. High five. One, two, three, four, five. Rich's top five. All right. You got 0-4 teams in New Orleans, but I think a lot of people expected that. An 0-4 team in Tennessee. They were first on the clock. But I am putting the Jets at five, being a disappointing 0-4, certainly based off of what the Jets put on film and put out there for everybody to take in week one to take in Aaron Rodgers coming back and, you know, almost pulling that thing out. Would they be having a different record now?

9:33Rich Eisen:I don't know. I mean, the Bills still came in in week two and beat them up to the point where Terod Taylor started in Tampa. And then we all know what happened there with a chance to, you know, win that game, but they lost at the very end as well. So they can look at this and say we should be better than 0-4. And I think they've got a roster much more talented than that with a coach who knows what he's doing. But I have to put them five on the list. Number four on this list is a team that I was talking about being a sleeper team going into the season. Whenever you finish a campaign on an upswing and you seemingly draft well, it gives you an opportunity to start faster the next year.

10:14Rich Eisen:And the Carolina Panthers are disappointing in that regard. Certainly after they shut out Atlanta in week three. They start 0-2. They're like, we're not starting 0-3. And as a matter of fact, the only O is going to be on the visitors scoreboard. And then they give up 41 to the Patriots the next week. And they're one in three. And we are now wondering if Bryce Young is the guy anymore again. And now Carolina's taken on Miami at home. I mean, this is it. Like, you've got to take in Miami when they just lost Tyreek Hill. And you just lost the way that you did. but the last time and only other time, by the way, that you've been home, you haven't given up a point.

11:00Rich Eisen:So now you need to make a point. And at one and three, I'm a little disappointed. I thought they'd be showing out a little better, if not having a better record. Number three is the aforementioned Miami Dolphins. You know? The Jets turned it over three times and had 13 penalties. Three lost fumbles and 13 penalties. And had they gotten an onside kick, had Braylon Allen not fumbled the ball going in. But their defense made a play, so you've got to give them credit for making a play at the end and not breaking, despite bending like Gumby. Wasn't that their first forced turnover of the year, too, for Miami?

11:41Rich Eisen:It's just been a brutal start, we all know. And now Tyreek's out. That's a disappointment as well. So not all of this is their own doing for disappointment. I'm disappointed for everyone there. 1-3, but they do have, again, Carolina next up, and then they're home for the Chargers. Maybe they catch the Chargers in a way that the Giants just did and get back in the mix. Number two on this list, I don't know how much more disappointing you can get than the Ravens starting 1-3. Right? And being as banged up as they are, I'm disappointed for them now. Lamar being out for two weeks, this is not what we're i mean you've chosen to make the super bowl you're not alone i look great after three quarters of week one well three and a half yeah look great and you know offensively they've been sputtering a bit now lamar is out so they could turn it around by saying we are talented we're well coached we still have some great people in the locker room but it's a tough go of it but number one the most disappointing team and i understand that they have a better They're not 0-4, but man, the Houston Texans just don't look right.

12:55Rich Eisen:They don't look right. And I understand Stroud just had a game in which he was efficient with a passer rating north of 125. And, you know, I'm still waiting for Nico Collins to come up with that monster game with two touchdowns involved and just not doing it. I mean, we're still waiting on Tank Dell. The kid Higgins had a touchdown. That's good. Christian Kirk was hurt to begin with. offensive line couldn't protect Stroud worth a damn in the first three weeks of the season. Defensively, they've been performing well. But one and three and being two games behind the Colts after four weeks is certainly not it.

13:38Rich Eisen:And so far, the Texans have kind of surprised me at being as mediocre as they've looked to be straight up. Agreed. They're number one of the most disappointing teams so far. You have one more. I did not know this. You are surprised about one more. I can't believe it. One more? Do you think we need one more? Clooney and Cooper. He's a duel. What a classic combination. He likes the Clooney one. I'm disappointed for this team more than in them. I'm putting the Bengals here at two and two. I mean, Burrow going down at the end of week two and now being out for maybe the whole damn season. The offensive line is just 100 percent.

14:21Rich Eisen:Got to be hearing it in film sessions. Got to be hearing it walking around the streets of the Queen City. Got to be hearing it every single time they turn on a television set right now. Burrow hurt again. Jake Browning can't stand, you know, stand tall in the pocket. And when he does, you know, as Jordan Palmer points out, he doesn't miss. But as he also pointed out, you're not having a clean pocket every time. And so Jamar Chase is disappointed. The offensive line is disappointing. The defense has been torched the last two games when that's supposed to be better. They're still two and two, but I'm disappointed for them more than disappointed in them.

15:03Rich Eisen:But that may change. over the next few weeks. And that's my top five most disappointing teams list right here. I thought you were going to have fantasy owners of any Bengals player. Well, I mean, we could do that as well. Let's go to Isaiah and Fresno before we bring Alfonso Ribeiro out here. What's up, Isaiah? You there, Isaiah? Okay. You there? We'll give you one last chance. Isaiah and Fresno. Put him back on hold. David and Fresno. Let's see if it's a Fresno thing or not talking to each other. Dave, are you there? Hello? He's back. We're back. Fresno's back. Hey, how you doing? I'm just glad Fresno can hear us.

15:48Rich Eisen:Yeah. What's up, David? Yeah, I can hear you. I have a solution for the field goal. You know, like a field goal shootout. Oh, for overtime, you're saying? Overtime. Field goal shootout. Love it. Love it. I'm in. All right, let me bite here. David, so is there a rush on the field goal? Yes, yes. Okay. So we start out like a regular on the, you know, like an extra point. Where? And we just had 10 yards. Whoever misses, you know, is out. Whoever keeps winning, you know, making it is a winner. Can you imagine you have just given your heart and soul to this game? You are just left it all on the field, and now it's up to a kicker to kick the ball.

16:34Rich Eisen:It's not up to the kicker. I'm a big Dallas Cowboys fan, so we have the best kickers. No, no one realized that. Okay, great. It's not just that. Thank you, David. Thanks for the call. It's the line. It's the holder. It's not just the kicker. No, but it still comes down to if the operation goes well, somebody has to swing their leg through and make the kick. Take it a step further. They should have to call their shot. Like, name that tune. I'll start at 53 yards. Yep. And the next guy goes, what, 55? Oh, so like horse? 57. Do you make it like horse, which is like a trick kick? They're just calling their shot.

17:05All right, Chris, then let's look at it this way. What if they've got to pick what pole to hit? You've got to hit one of the two poles. Come on now. You want a doink? No, no. You want a doink? These are better ideas than ties. Anything's better than a tie. Ties are stupid. You have to hit the right upright bar for it to count.

17:24Rich Eisen:You've got to hit the left. Remember Corolla had the atom pole? He came in here. Right down the middle. Right down the middle. Maybe you lift that pole. It's so stupid. Play five more minutes. and then what? and then have a tie well it's still a tie though yeah but it's still a tie a tie is a tie I understand you want to eliminate a tie but I don't know what to tell you maybe just 7 on 7 just like you take guys off the ice in hockey when we do that hockey 3 on 3 3 on 3 quarterback and wide receiver. Give me five minutes and see how it works. Then we'll figure it out. What's five minutes going to do?

18:07Rich Eisen:Give you two more possessions? Three, four more possessions? I don't know. For you to score? You still owe me a tie, man. I like our ideas better. Three out of three. I love three. How about pull fans out of the stands? Yeah, right. Fans from each team have to play. Let's do that. Let's see if we can get a minotaur and a bearded lady. Get out of here. You guys, it's absurd. Yeah, the tie's absurd. The ranking contest is better than a tie. All right. 8-4-4, 2-0 for Rich is number dollar. Let's bring Alfonso Ribeiro out here. He doesn't like ties. He doesn't like his nonsense. He's not going to like ties.

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21:11Rich Eisen:Back here on the Rich Eisen Show simulcast on Disney +, on ESPN, the app everywhere, and ESPN Radio, which is presented by Progressive Insurance. America's Funniest Home Videos and Dancing with the Stars, hosted by the same man, Alfonso Ribeiro, here on the program. Dude, you know, were these shows on the year when you were in Bel Air? Well, AFV started like a half a year before Fresh Prince. Wow. Dude. So it has continued throughout, right? Amazing. Right, and this is my 11th season as host. Now, obviously, Dancing with the Stars was much later. We're in season 34, but they also had two seasons a year for many years.

21:57So we are having our 20th this season. So it's the 20th year of the show. And it's incredible to think that these shows have been around this long. And right now, Dancing with the Stars is the most watched show on television. In all of network television, which is incredible to think about. That it has had such a surge in popularity. Our votes, the engagement is what's truly amazing where, you know, we used to have somewhere between five and seven million votes during the show. Last night we had 39 million votes. Right. So to think about the engagement of our audience and what they've come up to is it's it's it's unheard of.

22:47They just, you know, television, as we all know, on terms of the networks are, you know, slowly every year, you know, you're going to get a six to eight percent drop in your audience. We've doubled our audience in the last three years. So it's it's it's phenomenal. We've got a great cast, the producers. Conrad Green, our executive producer, is incredible. I've got an incredible co-host and Julianne Hough. And together we I think we just we make great television. Baron Davis for the sports fans is out there dancing right now. Has he survived? He not dancing no more. I'm sorry. I must have missed that.

23:26He went after the – he was the first cut. He was the first cut. Yeah, which snuck because he was doing really well. He was doing really well. And, you know, this is a very different season. and we've got so many dancers that are really good dancers that normally that's not the case. You have like a few good and a few bad and some in between. We've got so many good ones that if you make one mistake, it's over. It's hard to come back from it because, you know, there's too many really great dancers. It was sad to see him go. And last night we had Lauren Horegi from Fifth Harmony. And I mean, you know, the internet is in an uproar.

24:09We were all absolutely shocked last night that she was eliminated.

24:15Rich Eisen:So Corey Feldman outlasted Baron Davis? They were together. They were together. Okay, so they went together? They went together. We had a double elimination the second week. So, yeah. Yeah, I mean, you know, listen, Baron, we love you. We miss you. And, you know, whenever you want to come back, I have seats. If you can't call the producers, I can get you in. I know somebody. I can get you in. And, no, I'm just playing. but like ultimately he was even it was really great but even he said it right like he hadn't been off the couch in a while right and you know this season especially i mean people were in shape people were coming people were bringing it right we've got a lot of people who were dancers and baron was starting at ground zero yeah and and it's always harder if you're taller right height difference makes a difference in um in your dancing no doubt um so what what season were you on as a contestant i was season 19 season 19 season 19 okay so you being on as a contestant i was thinking about this when you were involved with the same karaoke competition i was involved in at the american century championship and you stepped up there and i'm like this is not fair It's not fair.