Overreaction Monday: Rich Eisen Talks Baker, Jimmy G, Russ, NFL Draft, Ohtani, & NBA All-Star Game

Rich Eisen weighs in on Jimmy Garoppolo’s 2-game PED suspension, Baker Mayfield’s impending free agency, the top quarterbacks in this year’s NFL Draft, Justin Jefferson’s looming payday, Russell Wilson’s future with the Denver Broncos, the highly noncompetitive NBA All-Star Game, LeBron James’ Lakers future, and the Dodgers win total projections after adding Shohei Ohtani and Japanese ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
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[@redcomet0079]

*“Remember a QB Bryan Hoyer”* LOL exactly

[@alexander0the0gray]

Wow, overreaction Monday… But it’s actually on a Monday? Incredible!

[@tylermccann848]

What a concept!

[@Izthefaithful]

D. Watson with Browns is 10 times worse than Wilson. Signing Watson was going to be a dumpster fire and everyone knew it and the Browns still signed on for it. Way worse imo

[@johnchedsey1306]

Yes. This is the right answer. Wilson might be on the down side of his career and sure, he's a bit of a dweeb, but he's a decent human being. The Browns only real chance at going anywhere is over, and it was Joe Flacco driving that bus.

[@Richard-gw2lr]

When there are people I know who don't watch football and the know who "the womanizer" is, that's a bad situation and contract. They can't even get out of it. It's fully guaranteed. At least Wilson played during his contract lol. Watson is still sitting most of his. I guarantee he sais his shoulder is ruined, take his money and disappears.

[@isaacshaver6218]

So far its looking that way....this coming year is his absolute last chance so we'll see....

[@iamalan4221]

@@isaacshaver6218 And Watson may be called back on the carpet by the NFL. Browns Gonna Brown.

[@isaacshaver6218]

@@iamalan4221 i think they'll figure something out....DTR will be a year seasoned. Stefanski is actually a decent coach an as long as he can get his hands on a competent QB, he'll find a way to get some wins. Seems like this off-season QBs are again, going to be like blades of grass; just gotta reached down and pick em up. The thing that's going to screw him & the browns is playing in the AFC north.

[@therealsun86]

Dodgers getting 140 wins still lose in the division round 😂

[@whatudontunderstandis-gk9hk]

Rich IS 100% Worried that Coop will leave his allegiance to the Yankees. And by 100% worried I mean 1000000% Worried

[@clayplaysguitar7731]

Worst NFL trade was Vikings acquiring Hershel Walker

[@Joshremi]

Trey Lance was the worst move in nfl history

[@thegrinch7989]

The Dallas Cowboys got three super bowl rings out of that trade, definitely the worst trade in sports history.@@Joshremi

[@TomboBrewster]

The Russell Wilson trade will never be worse than the Deshaun Watson one.

[@moniqueg868]

I enjoy the Pro Bowl games. The players look like they're having fun and competing in a fun way.

[@KingDizzleLTDinc.]

Better than the NBA All Star game

[@quintinfink12]

Nah its badddd

[@supastar25]

True, I was surprised how I enjoyed it this year...the players genuinely looked like they were enjoying the stress free weekend.

[@paulmoore244]

“Does he have more bathrooms in his house than wins with the Broncos?” 😂😂😂

[@johnwilson8385]

The trade itself is bad but only arguably the worst. The extension, without seeing Wilson in a single regular season game with his new team, IS MOST DEFINITELY the top 2 worst contracts, depending on the ending of the Watson saga in Cleveland.

[@cagula]

Brockman is a national TREASURE !!

[@bobswerski2002]

Stat of the year right there

[@daveclark8337]

I thought Baker told Steve Young (on a hot mic) that he was staying in Tampa.

[@Ishai1]

That's not really what he said. Their conversation was about how he found a good spot and wants to stay there. That's a long way from "staying at", if they don't offer him the right contract and another team does he might not stay.

[@andrew_xlr]

I love when Chris can tell Rich is going to agree with the take and then immediately dials it up to 10 to make sure its an overreaction

[@justaregulardude895]

When I think "Starting QB," I don't think of a backup who starts due to injury, nor a borderline player that ends up benched after 3 weeks of piss poor play. When I hear the term "starting QB," I think "QB1, top of the depth chart, OUR GUY." Jimmy G will never be that ever again. He'll be a backup and probably end up starting games down the line, but that's not a "Starting QB!" That's a lucky reserve!

[@mt_baldwin]

The Russell Wilson trade isn't that bad. The completely unneeded and unasked for contract extension was really bad. But what makes this whole mess legendarily bad is that Wilson did indeed return to form (check the stats) and then they bench him and are probably cutting him. This past season was the old Russ (who was good but never great) and their reaction to this shows they had no clue how Wilson actually played football before they traded for him, they traded for him off of hype (let Russ cook!) and highlights and didn't do their homework in actually watching his game film. A complete clusterf*ck made by the utterly incompetent people running the Broncos.

[@Freddie7191]

Russell Wilson did not return to form at all. He played passably, but his stats were inflated by his team getting 5 turnovers a game for half the season. If he had been anything near his old self, the Broncos would have averaged 30 a game over the season with how many turnovers they were getting.

[@videogames9829]

it set them back 5 seasons if not more. So i'd say it's up there. It's between him and deshaun watson. Depends how watson plays this season.

[@daveclark8337]

The stats show Russ led the Broncos to an 0-3 start AGAIN and they missed the Playoffs AGAIN. Russ did indeed return to form .

[@bigmike4962]

As long as the trade Minnesota made for Herschel Walker is still remembered there will never be a trade that is worse

[@JasonMcClainEvolved]

So so glad this segment will continue during the non-playing season.

[@mistchivous3618]

Deshaun to the Browns has been far worse than Wilson to the Broncos

[@BentleyVB]

Lol but next year the browns will go to the playoffs but your right all due to allegations against him.

[@richh650]

ERM's are perfection! Perfect take on the all-star games as well.

[@catherinewilliams9680]

They should keep the home run derby. But, other than that, I completely agree with Brockman

[@patrickmartin6977]

Jefferson deserves the bag he's lights out with a healthy starting QB he's unstoppable

[@Fakeaorta]

12:12 the look of genuine fear that his son is going to switch to the Dodgers!

[@JustinV96]

Browns trade for Watson is worse than

[@Izthefaithful]

Yeah that was a dumpster fire that everyone knew was a dumpster fire and the Browns still signed him anyway 😮‍💨

[@senorhood2878]

That “hell no” was so genuine from rich lmao

[@colivas8414]

I really hope Rich was channelling his inner Norm Macdonald for this. 😂

[@thegrayman69]

90% of nfl fans wouldn’t have known what team geno smith was backing up on 3 years ago . So yea it’s possible Jimmy G gets a resurgence somewhere

[@garageathlete]

They should have a half court 3 on 3 tournament for $$$. 16 team bracket

[@lstruggy]

W one of the 3 players from wnba?

[@PapaT79]

They make so much, $ won’t motivate them.

[@Enzo575]

"he has more bathrooms in his house than he has wins" 😅😂

[@johnchedsey1306]

I think Jimmy G going into any season as the opening day starter are over. (Barring injuries in preseason, of course). He'll probably still be a reasonably decent backup option for a lot of teams and if he's cool with making a few million a year in that role, he'll be in the NFL for awhile longer.

[@jeromedangelo7028]

7:52 💯 💯 💯

[@user-ds6uh4yp8z]

I will say, I attended the Pro Bowl this past season and I will admit, the “mini” games portion of the day were much more entertaining for the fan base and those in attendance. It was obvious based on crowds reaction

[@joe_higachi]

See how much better that glass of milk looks when his collar is open?

[@Ishai1]

There's a difference between being a starter and being a backup who has to start a few games. So, maybe Jimmy's days as a day 1 starter are over. Most of the examples Rich gave were actually backup QBs who had to start games when the starter got hurt or didn't perform. They were still backups. The real recent example is Geno Smith. His days as a starter were over, and now he's earned it back

[@aidenschwenger1516]

7:54 spoken like people who have never watched the NHL all-star game. they struck gold with he 3 on 3 tournament.

[@Survivor_of_DMVdrivers]

Meh, it's okay. Really miss the "North America vs. The World" format. Hell, even the "East vs. West" format was fun. But having two guys pick their teams? Or doing three-on-three's? That just pales in comparison to the past.

[@ryanoconnell2894]

Did you say 23 million per year for JJ Mr. Rich? He will be at least 30 millions per year. After that prediction my overreaction: Rich came back from the flu too early :). Love the show. It’s my favorite NFL program by a loooooooong shot. Thanks guys.

[@FarajiCouncil]

None of those other qbs had failed PEDs though Rich

[@michaelmanwiller1869]

Have to see why he took them. To build muscle? I seriously doubt it. More likely to speed up healing as he was wanting to get back. That's what steroids were intended for. Donzf always assume someone takes steroids is trying to get stronger. Many different forms of steroids. Anabolic are are rapid muscle growth. The NFL is too obtuse to look at the difference.

[@Joes35]

It wasn’t PED’s. Guys take these supplements after injury all the time. His agent didn’t notify the league beforehand

[@kwilliams1958]

Yes, the professional All Star Games are an absolute joke in their current form for football and basketball..

[@MarkAS56]

Hey Fitzpatrick isn't a fair comparison. He could ball out for weeks in a row lookung like a top 10 qb or better. Jimmy G could barely ball out or even stay on the field for quarters in a row.

[@dirtyrandy2592]

There are only three players in the NFL, who I would even consider giving a fully guaranteed contract. And Justin Jefferson is one of them.

[@__thebadger]

I forgot which sport did this. But i remember that an american sports league had their all star game conference vs conference. And the winner of the all star game determined home field advantage in the league championship series. Not saying thats what it should be, but it was a way to make the game relevant for the league, especially its biggest stars and competitors.

[@BlueLeprechaun15]

"HIT IT"

[@rjonesy3480]

Remember when Bobby Boucher showed up at halftime and Mud Dawgs won the Bourbon Bowl do ya!?

[@quintinfink12]

This show is hilarious

[@taylorevans1199]

Worst move in NFL history is the Redskins signing Haynesworth for $100m. The guy failed his physical after signing and it took until RGIII to become competitive again

[@mjmwise]

The NBA all-stars were simply employing the defensive style that they saw from Porzingas during his time in D.C.

[@FarajiCouncil]

One of my favorites on Rich eisan

[@Johnnycdrums]

His minions suck.

[@karenwinston8911]

Can we get a game of older All Stars from the 80s and 90s instead. I'd much rather watch some greats in their 50s go for bragging rights compared to this weekend's garbage. Throw the 1992 Dream Team on the court and I'll have the date circled. Im getting off the soap box. And yeah... im aware of how old i sound. Game still sucked.

[@user-ol3xe5fz4u]

question is starting qb..and rich talks about where he might back up..lolz

[@Spring1892]

Two words: Herschel Walker. No question. Don’t pretend anything is close.

[@cyclopsboi]

get rid of all star games if there is no chance of playing seriously, but definitely keep the all star skills challenge stuff that always rules

[@Ishai1]

Did you see the rising stars games? That format works much better. That game was competitive, maybe just because it was young players trying to make a name for themselves, but the format also helps. If they want to keep the All Star game, they should do the same thing. 4 teams with 7-8 players (that would also mean a few more all stars, so less snubs). Same target score format. Team selection can either go back to captains drafting players or like the rising stars make up some criteria to keep it interesting every time. The additional players should be decided based on other criteria (best defenders, best 6th man, etc.), maybe get some players who aren't just established big names. At the very least, the target score would mean the game won't go on forever and be so boring.

[@britaddict]

The path to union station looks very unsafe. The city need to fix a lot of stuff too it seems.

[@garrettpreszler7857]

Baseball is the only All-Star game that is good. Every pitcher wants to come out and strikeout the other guy, and the hitter wants to show up the pitcher. MLB All-Star game is easily the most similar to a regular game than every other All-Star game. Also, pay the extra $20 for preferred parking at Dodger Stadium, Rich. It's fantastic. Close to the stadium, not a lot of walking through the parking lot, if that's what you're afraid of, and easy entry to the lot (depending on the route you take to the stadium [because the route in the parking lot runs clockwise]). Then a pretty easy exit from preferred, again depending on what lot you're in (and I don't want to flat out say what lot for my own leisure and sanity).

[@Halderic]

I've been watching NBA All Star games since late 80's, they NEVER really played defense. Yes, it has got worse over the years (especially with the pivot to so many 3 point attempts) but let's not act like defense was a priority.

[@b2424oZ]

12:12 is why I love this show. At some point they just talk like all of us when our wives aren’t around.

[@Hoodlum728]

No I’m not 😡😡 ha!

[@chrisyentastic379]

As much as I agree that Allstar games stink now a days. I like what the NFL does with the ProBowl games, I found it fun to watch just the players messing around playing games

[@richdurbin6146]

At one time the all-star games were the only way for fans to get a look at all the stars from around the league. These days with every game viewable by every fan, the all-star games don’t have much point anymore.

[@martyboy4627]

It's gonna be a long "non-playing" season

[@harrygrossman4378]

MLB all star game is still pretty good but i agree

[@TheMadSentinel]

Tell Jimmy G to have his agent place a call to Winter Park.

[@rayray8389]

Jimmy G back up for Jordan Love in Green Bay

[@suxix7312]

Baseball is a very easy fix. Only allow " x " amount of pitchers in a baseball game. I watch baseball now and it doesnt really remind me of the baseball I used to play as a kid. Doesn't do it for me anymore.

[@davidhogenmiller248]

Even the baseball ASG sucks. They can't hit pitchers from another league without a scouting report so there is no offense.

[@brandonbrooks898]

The all star game is to the NBA what the red carpet/oscars is to the film industry.

[@calebflynn9636]

ESPN called him king

[@katza831]

Ima go panthers just last year trading for bryce young passing on cj stroud, trading this years first overall pick and a number 1 wide receiver just months after trading christian mccaffrey

[@JonKlinkel]

How about a rookie QB not taken in the Top-10 leads their team to the playoffs?

[@ddwooten1028]

But All Star games are exhibition games by their nature. I don’t think you have to eliminate them. But playing all out is how people get injured. Maybe don’t make it a full game with 12 minute quarters. They’re there to honor the best players and showcase them in a special exhibition

[@logitech12345678910]

Athletes played hard in them for years without injuries being an issue. The players just don't care.

[@delboytrotoar3333]

"he just says the dumbest things sometimes when he doesn't have to" is the description I would use for Brockman. guy made a career of throwing sh*t on the wall and peeling off what sticks.

[@RichEisenShow]

you're right, me and LeBron are exactly the same. -Brockman

[@delboytrotoar3333]

@@RichEisenShow one is top 2 all time in his field. other one is all but that. so yeah, I agree 😏

[@TheForbiddenOne55]

Where tf is Jimmy G gonna start? The only way he starts is if QB1 has a season ending injury 🤦🏿

[@travistaylor4342]

Carolina needs to sign jimmy G immediately just as insurance i cant bring myself to trust young i didnt see enough out of him

[@elamigo00]

Jimmy G is not a back up in Pittsburgh he is better than the current Qbs they have.

[@charleswilson8800]

They might be willing to overpay but Baker is in Tampa for the long haul.

[@danielrutstein2316]

Falcons sign baker mayfield. Move of the offseason.

[@spittingfire420]

Longtime Dodgers fan here and I'm sooooo sick of this hype-train, they always have top end talent and blow it in the playoffs..........show us and stop telling us you're good!!!

[@ST-rj8iu]

Maybe JG needs to be a backup to work on his flaws. Too many interceptions, cannot throw a longball, too many injuries, not the most mobile.

[@user-Calrulk55]

Lebron, " never been comfortable with praise " Brock cooking atm.

[@nevermindthe90s]

Did he speak about Baker? Or did I miss something???

[@teacherl8330]

Dont athletes have charities anymore? 😢 make the allstar game winning team get donations for its chosen promoted charity, and an equal amount to the mvp's charity.

[@TheChawMan]

Denver into the top 3 with what draft capital exactly? Denver doesn't have what it takes to get one of the top 3 QBs.

[@andrewpuetz2284]

Wild disrespect on Fitzpatrick, Rich goes way overboard against these overreactions 😂

[@bradbengel917]

What of Chicago doesn’t take a QB for the first pick? Never know

[@QHarlan]

Please do not compare Zach Wilson to The Undertaker. One of them was really good at their job, the other is Zach Wilson.

[@tylermccann848]

The Buccaneers should do the right and sensible thing and resign Baker and Mike Evans, and I do think that'll likely happen. Thay being said, the Bucs are playing with fire right now, and aren't making things easy on themselves with each passing day.

[@danol.8595]

hershel walker cowboys deal was worst trade ever

[@JohnDrummondPhoto]

Keep baseball's All-Star Game. Dump the rest.

[@isaacshaver6218]

the dodgers are going to be unstoppable...they have like a 6/7 man starting rotation if they get to the playoffs & everyone stays healthy. 😂

[@mawavoy]

The all star game over reaction was framed in the wrong way. The issue is not that the players don’t want to put forth effort. They don’t want to have a career ending injury in a meaningless under paid game. If the winning team split say 25 million per player, winner take all, there might be a more realistic game. Player wise and coaching wise. The players and coaches are compensated as though the game is a charity event; therefore the play is like the play see at charity events.

[@tigera6]

You acting like most of those all-star players arent on mega-contract FULLY GUARANTEED or something. If they are on their contract year and still not having an extension, then sure. But most of these players are on 4-5 years extension with 40-50mil/year, so what are we talking about? We barely see career ending injury in NBA nowadays, and if its a freak accident then it could just happen in the regular season games as well, so we should also cut down the amount of games in the regular season? I would argue the ASG is carry more meaning to the NBA brand than ANY regular season game, and if they want to take out 2-3 games from the regular season to let players commit harder to the ASG than they should go for it.

[@mawavoy]

@@tigera6 , you make some valid points; however, if a career ending injury occurs in an all-star game; the player has the thought, for the rest of his life, I should not have played. In the case of football, you see players completely skipping the game. A similar thing is happening at the collegiate level. Player are opting out of bowl games. The fact that a contract is fully guaranteed doesn’t take into account the legacy and hall of fame implications. The football pro bowl was a flag game. There is another issue. Non-all star players get a three day rest. Something to think about if your team is a potential playoff contender. As a matter of fact, a minimum number of games had to be set in the NBA for MVP consideration. Sports writers and sports casters want more content. From their perspectives, players are fungible.

[@tigera6]

@@mawavoy I dont think NBA is comparable to NFL as a whole. NFL contracts are non-guaranteed, and they make far less than NBA players on average, plus its contact sport that give higher chance of injury in general. So I personally understand the Pro Bowl or the College Bowl to be where they are at. And just because something COULD happen, doesnt mean its likely to happen and we shouldnt over-react to it. Like theoretically saying, you can get hit by a truck the moment you driving on the road. So do you lock yourself at home and never go out? So when have we seen a contenders team lost their star players during an all-star game and missed their chance to compete for the NBA title later? I dont EVER recalled that happen in recent memory. So what are we worrying about? Like the minimum games requirement, some participation rule need to be applied by the NBA imo. Maybe, winning team of the ASG get to skip the 65-games requirement, so if they try harder to win it, they get to rest more later, lol.

[@calebflynn9636]

Sports illustrated called him king

[@lynnerose7891]

Chris always wrong

[@lepakage2]

No more ASG. Change it have it be rookies only. I’m mostly thinking about hockey when I say this

[@ORagnar]

You can't take PEDs in the offseason? o

[@FabKoj-rf5kj]

Cousin LOL!!

[@spicyjuniormint]

Herschel Walker trade, worst move in NFL history.

[@twoshirts1842]

9:06 they should make a low-star game, have all the worst players play each other for more money

[@pretzelhunt]

Jimmy G's days are over. You want to lose close games?

[@Foureyedfrogking]

I think the NHL All-Star hockey game is still fun, but think the others are unwatchable.

[@manfrombc5162]

Baseball all-star game is still fun!

[@beaubellamy2999]

The Steelers need Mayfield

[@rtdasilva3]

This generation is the participation trophy & "like" generation. They grew up expecting praise for doing nothing. They value individual success & "likes" over team success. Why are we surprised that they don't want to play?

[@NobleVagabond2552]

Raiders spiked Jimmy G’s drink

[@TheFatOrangeYak]

the bears were not the worst team in the league????? they were one game out of the playoffs???? why is it so impossible that Caleb takes them there?

[@Zoggosh]

That's a nervous yankee fan right there