Tag: Rich Eisen

Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy shares story of a team hanging up on him during the NFL Draft

Kansas City #Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy shares story of a team hanging up on him during the NFL Draft | @EdEastonJr

The Kansas City Chiefs have gotten plenty of needed production from rookie wide receiver Xavier Worthy. He has stepped into the starter’s role due to injuries to veterans throughout the winning streak.

The Chiefs’ first-round draft pick recently appeared as a guest on ‘The Rich Eisen Show’ to share an interesting story about his draft night experience. A phone call could have changed things considerably between two AFC franchises.

“The (Indianapolis) Colts hung up in my face. It was a little crazy,” said Worthy. “The Colts called my phone on draft day and hung up the phone. They said, ‘Hello, this is so and so with the Colts.’ And then they stopped talking and hung up.”

The Chiefs would eventually move up in the first round to select the speedy receiver after a trade with the Buffalo Bills. Worthy confirmed that general manager Brett Veach and head coach Andy Reid spoke with him over the phone before the pick was announced.

Indianapolis selected Laiatu Latu with the 15th overall pick and ironically picked Worthy’s Texas Longhorns teammate, Adonai Mitchell, 52nd overall in the second round. Worthy has performed well in Kansas City, with 19 catches for 235 yards and three touchdowns through seven games.

Daniel Jeremiah reacts to Broncos QB Bo Nix’s big game in Week 8

“He’s got some of those winner traits,” Daniel Jeremiah said of Broncos quarterback Bo Nix.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson made a mind-boggling decision to check himself out of the game against the Houston Texans on Sunday because he was tired. The Colts placed him on the bench after they ended up losing.

Elsewhere, Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix set career highs across the board as he led Denver to a 28-14 win. The Broncos are 5-3 and do not share the Colts’ problem. 

That can be attributed to the play of Nix, who appears to be getting comfortable with Sean Payton’s offense each week.

That’s what Daniel Jeremiah, who appeared on The Rich Eisen Show, said this week. Jeremiah spoke highly about Nix and his play. He also believes that Nix has leadership traits that help balance out the Broncos, as they lean more onto the defensive side.

“He’s got some of those winner traits,” Jeremiah said of Nix.

Up next, the Broncos have a monster AFC matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, as although it’s the midpoint of the season, the winner can play a pivotal role in the playoff picture as the season progresses.

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Chiefs All-Pro defensive lineman comments on three-peat talks: ‘It’s just so far-fetched’

Kansas City #Chiefs DT Chris Jones comments on three-peat talks: ‘It’s just so far-fetched’ | @EdEastonJr

Kansas City Chiefs All-Pro defensive tackle Chris Jones appeared as a guest on The Rich Eisen Show on Wednesday to reveal whether or not the team thinks about their chances at a three-peat.

“Not at all. It’s just so far-fetched. And you got to get through the division, not only the AFC West, you got to get through the AFC so much adversity can come about.” said Jones. “So I think more so for us; it’s about the smaller goals of winning the AFC West, which is the first thing we can do. We win the AFC West, we can put ourselves in a position to be in the playoffs. “

Jones was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week for his fantastic performance against the Los Angeles Chargers last Sunday. His third-career Player of the Week Award, surpassing Neil Smith and Art Still for the most-ever by a Chiefs defensive lineman.

“We can think about the AFC, where we are in the AFC, and then we can think about winning an AFC Championship,” said Jones. “They win that. Then you can think about the three-peat, but it’s so far-fetched, so far away, man. So you gotta, I think you can focus on the smaller goals. If you’re able to hit those, you’ll be where you want to be.”

The three-time Super Bowl champion has always kept the right mindset and understands the importance of building the team throughout the season.

Rich Eisen says Bucs were ‘ready to stick it’ to Bo Nix

Bo Nix said last week the Broncos would try to get back on track against the Bucs. Tampa Bay’s defenders apparently took that personally.

Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix continues to receive praise for his career game on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

“There’s something about Bo Nix I like,” Rich Eisen said on Tuesday’s edition of The Rich Eisen Show.

Eisen said the Bucs had what they believed was bulletin board material from Nix’s comments last week.

“I heard Nix saying, ‘If we just beat the Buccaneers, we can use it as a starting point.’ … I heard (what Nix said) did not sit well in Tampa. They were kind of ready to stick it to the rookie, and Sean Payton and Bo Nix hit them in the mouth to start and kept hitting ’em, and then knocked ’em out.”

In the game against the Bucs, Nix went 25-of-36 for 216 yards with no turnovers, adding nine rushes for 47 yards and a score, a far cry from the first two weeks of the season.

“The beat-up moments from the first two weeks lead to him having the fortitude to go on the road (and win),” Eisen said of the QB’s performance.

With the win, Denver improved to 1-2.

“Kudos to the Broncos, man,” Eisen said. “The first road win for a rookie quarterback (of the 2024 season) belongs to Bo Nix.”

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What word did Dan Quinn use to describe Jayden Daniels?

Several things stand out about Daniels, but one thing stands above the rest, according to Quinn.

Dan Quinn was asked about Jayden Daniels, and he offered one word: ‘poise.’

Quinn, a guest on the “Rich Eisen Show” Wednesday, was asked about Daniels completing seven of nine attempts for 91 yards in his last two possessions Sunday in the 21-18 win over the New York Giants.

“The thing about him that is remarkable so far, the word that comes to mind is ‘poise,’ expressed Quinn. In those moments, Jayden is really rock solid.”

“He really puts in the work, which I think gives him a lot of the confidence, and the other players definitely feel that from him. As he’s growing, the team is as well…Now that we are in the games, you see a calm, cool, collected guy that stays razor-focused.”

Eisen responded, “How much do you talk to him about sliding, getting down? That moment when he had the wind knocked out of him, where he tries to split two defenders. I was like, watching a horror movie through the fingers of my hand. What do you say to him?”

“We are a work in progress on that part, Rich,” replied Quinn.  It is a physical league. We want to make sure of the smart decisions: When to get down, when to get out of bounds.

“Just like every other part of his game, there’s going to be some extended plays where he’ll remain a passer and lets it rip down the field and that also goes into some of the scrambles.  I think we are going to work hard at that. He’s been crushing all of the things we have thrown at him and this is another one. Remaining a passer as longs as you can, knowing there are some big plays out there.”

Indeed,, Daniels has struggled with sliding and getting down. Yet he has made big first downs on his feet and made the big throws to help the Commanders win that game Sunday over the Giants 21-18.

He’ll need poise on Monday, when he travels to Cincinnati to face the Bengals on the road in a Monday Night Football contest.

 

Chiefs TE Travis Kelce confirms Taylor Swift is drawing up plays for him

Kansas City #Chiefs TE Travis Kelce confirms Taylor Swift is drawing up plays for him | @EdEastonJr

The Kansas City Chiefs are prepared for a competitive opening game against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday that will likely feature some new plays.

Chiefs Pro Bowler Travis Kelce appeared as a guest on The Rich Eisen Show on Tuesday to discuss the new season and confirm an important Taylor Swift rumor regarding her play-making ability.

“She didn’t know much about the rules and everything, and I think what makes her so good in her profession is that she is so detailed in every aspect of it, from the words to the music to even the releases and the music videos,” said Kelce. “She is so detailed that I think she was just curious about the profession,”

Patrick Mahomes leaked this information during a recent interview with Chris Simms, sending the clip viral. According to Kelce, the special plays are for him only.

“She is a little biased and just creates plays for me,” said Kelce with a smile. The regular season is about to get underway, and many will wonder if Swift was the architect of a potential touchdown to Kelce if it ever gets head coach Andy Reid’s approval.

A 13-year old caller on the Rich Eisen show talks Jets and Haason Reddick

New York Jets fan Connor calls into the Rich Eisen show.

Rich Eisen might have just fielded a call this week from the future journalist who will take over his show. Eisen spoke with a New York Jets about the Jaason Reddick contract holdout.

On the call on Eisen’s radio show, ‘Connor from Long Island’ asked about what the Jets should do with Reddick. During the call, Connor revealed that he is 13-years old.

The Jets traded for Reddick this offseason and now the edge rusher is holding out. In 2023 while with the Philadelphia Eagles, Reddick had 38 tackles and 11 sacks.

Reddick is coming off four straight seasons of double-digit sacks. His current contract calls for a base salary of $14.25 million this season.

“If the Jets have the space in the cap to pay him, I say do it,” Eisen said in response to the question from Connor.

“Aaron Rodgers is not getting any younger, Connor. You know what I mean? They made this bed, sir, way back when you were 11. And they decided to go and get Aaron Rodgers – now is the time.”

But what, it turns out that Connor is in fact a writer for JetsXFactor, a site that covers, well, the Jets. Pretty neat turn in the story, isn’t it?

 

Connor then predicted that he will take over for Eisen on his show before he goes to junior prom.

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Just kidding. This is very cool stuff from Connor on the call and some significant composure.

And watch out Jets beat. Connor is coming.

Why Dan Quinn has yet to name Jayden Daniels the Commanders QB1

What are the Commanders waiting for?

“Caleb (Williams) is the starter; Jayden Daniels is likely the starter but not yet.”

That’s how Albert Breer was attempting to explain things to Rich Eisen, Tuesday on the “Rich Eisen Show.”

Eisen: “Why? What’s going on there? I don’t understand. Why aren’t the Commanders just treating him like Caleb? What’s with the fig leaf here on the altar of ‘we compete’?”

Breer: “If there is one word that always describes Peter Carroll’s program, it is always ‘compete.’ I know people see these as artificial sometimes, but it is hard for a new coach to come in and sell that to a guy who has been in the league for five years. And then he sees a rookie quarterback being handed a job.”

Eisen: “Come on, I mean, it is not just any rookie quarterback here. It’s the second overall pick.”

Breer: “What it comes down to, though, for DQ is he wants the veterans to see it. We need the veterans to see that he won the job. Once it becomes obvious, which I think it will, because he had a good spring.”

Breer: “The Chicago situation is fascinating. They started installing before they drafted him. You are allowed three one-hour zoom calls? They were installing the offense with them.”

In the corporate world there are different leadership styles with their corresponding advantages and disadvantages. Whether a leader’s style is to delegate, transformational, or autocratic, a key component will be the leader’s desire and ability to communicate the vision and be consistent on a day-to-day basis.

So, too, Dan Quinn has shown himself to be one who wants to see everyone competing and who himself just this week said that not only do the players have something to prove, but their coach does as well.

Consequently, Jayden Daniels needs to prove to the veterans he is ready to be the leader at the quarterback position. As soon as Quinn is confident Daniels has displayed enough to his teammates, he will officially be named the starter.

Rich Eisen believes the Commanders will be one of the NFL’s top sleepers in 2024

Playoffs? Eisen thinks it’s a possibility for the Commanders in 2024.

The Washington Commanders aren’t expected to be a playoff team in 2024. Considering Washington went 4-13 last season, that’s not a surprise. However, there is a lot of goodwill and excitement surrounding the Commanders after the franchise underwent massive changes this offseason.

One person who thinks the Commanders have a chance to be good is Rich Eisen. On a recent edition of the “Rich Eisen Show,” Eisen named his top five sleeper teams for 2024. The Commanders came in at No. 2.

“I like the Washington Commanders to really wake up, guys,” Eisen said. Jayden Daniels, despite what the coach is saying that we need to see something before we name him the starter, he’s going to be your starting quarterback. Terry McLaurin is as good as they come in the National Football League. And I love Austin Ekeler with Brian Robinson Jr., and you know how DQ, Dan Quinn, can rile some people up. This team is going to be good this year, folks. I think they can make the playoffs.”

It’s difficult to go from four wins to the playoffs in one offseason. It’s been done before. Remember how bad the Houston Texans were in 2022? Like Washington, Houston selected a quarterback with the second overall pick in the draft and went from worst to first.

While the Texans remain more of an outlier right now, that can’t be ruled out. With many questions surrounding the Dallas Cowboys, there’s a chance the NFC East will take a step back this year.

Can the Commanders make the playoffs? The defense will be much better. That’s a guarantee. Two things that will help determine Washington’s season are rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels and the offensive line. If both things go in the Commanders’ favor, watch out.

Bucs RB Rachaad White has a bold request for fantasy football managers

If you’re looking for a first-round strategy in your fantasy football draft, Rachaad White has you covered

Last year, Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White was one of the best in the league when it came to racking up fantasy football points, tallying more than 1,500 yards of total offense and nine touchdowns while playing more offensive snaps than any other running back in the league.

That should have fantasy managers lining up to take him early in this year’s drafts, and White himself thinks he should be a first-round selection.

During a recent appearance on “The Rich Eisen Show,” White told everyone to make sure they select him in the first round of their respective drafts this season:

Even with the addition of rookie fourth-round pick Bucky Irving, White should still have an even better season in 2024, thanks to multiple additions along the interior of the offensive line.

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