Overreaction Monday: Rich Eisen Talks Russ, Pickett, Caleb Williams, Aaron Donald & More

Rich Eisen weighs in on Russell Wilson, Kenny Pickett, the New England Patriots’ draft options, Keenan Allen on the Chicago Bears, the NFC North, and Aaron Donald's retirement.
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[@ParkerTJames]

“Overreaction Monday, On a Monday!”

[@ParkerTJames]

I’m glad other people heard it in their head too 😂

[@Zdub212]

Yassss 😂

[@jjwaters]

I heard it as..."on a Monday???"

[@ramonjohnson7923]

The last time the Chicago Bears "hit" on a quarterback was way way way way way back in 1938 with the legendary great Hall of Famer Sid Luckman!!!😆

[@mathewfullerton8577]

They hit on McMahon, he just got injured so he couldn't do as much (in large part thanks to GB's Charles Martin).

[@trevorhembrough1290]

‘39. Put some respect on our name.

[@realSteak86]

Love the Aaron Donald segment. Well said, Rich.

[@prophetofgreed]

Regarding waiving a 'Hall of Fame' waiting period. This happened with Mario Lemieux in hockey and years later he came back and was still was a top player, even joining Team Canada for the Olympics in his late 30s. And nobody cared that he was in the Hall of Fame still playing. Because his greatness as an all time great was obvious.

[@sunnyside9273]

The Fields hype is insane. Have people actually watched him play ? Fields is in his 3rd yr & his numbers mirrored a true rookie AOC with the Raiders in "three" more played games. WTF are we talking about.

[@jefffetterer1395]

Why is everyone so concerned who is named the starter in March? Its the Steelers. Whoever plays the best when the pads go on, will start.

[@Brendacho]

And either will be benched by mid season

[@bobsburgers8885]

Except that the Steelers flat out said that Fields won't compete for the starting job.

[@joepa87114]

KP should have known that the first time Wilson goes 3 and out two series in a row, the fans would be calling for Pickett despite the fact he went 3 and out game after game for two straight seasons.

[@arlondwilliams971]

I'm sure that's why they stuck with Rudolph when Pickett was healthy 😂

[@Wild_D]

The general sense is not that fields is a better quarterback. What the f*** are you looking at honestly?

[@WilliamMoore-cj6gg]

As a ravens fan, I am thankful for the broncos 🙏

[@vincentrayyoung3676]

This is just beyond crazy. General consensus is Fields better than Russ?

[@AztecRay]

I know. I don't see it

[@prod.snqwfall1347]

Idk if the difference is that big in either direction tbh

[@pxrays547]

@@prod.snqwfall1347 Yep, Fields is younger and faster, neither plays within the structure of an NFL offense, go with their reads past one or sometimes two, use the middle of the field, both hang on to the ball forever after bailing on the called play, take a ton of sacks, lack an understanding of what defenses are throwing at them, don't see open receivers, etc., etc. so yeah, not much difference except it can't be coached out of Wilson at this point. The last few years they have similar stats, but it gets worse when you see them play and take a look at the all 22 video. All that said, Steelers are now better at quarterback than they were, did not spend much money, and are not committed to either one long term.

[@TheForbiddenOne55]

Russ is definitely a better thrower of the ball. Yea Fields is more athletic but his presnap abilities is practically nonexistent, struggles to read a defense, and isn't accurate at all

[@johnchedsey1306]

Fields plays great in the first 3 quarters while Wilson usually is blah. Fields falls apart in the 4th when Wilson still can be somewhat clutch. Obviously they should have Fields start and Wilson act as the closer. Probably will go undefeated that way.

[@donywahlberg]

Brockman and Rich both racing to get the "the source lives behind closed doors" joke out just speaks for their chemistry as hosts on this show haha

[@esava44]

KP8 proved to be a baby. He didn't prove anything. He was only told he would have to compete. When he saw that Tomlin was serious...he wanted out to a place he has zero chance of competing.

[@jwilliwonka]

100% this. Kenny felt entitled to be QB1 when he literally did nothing to earn it.

[@jtfike]

@@jwilliwonkayou guys sound worse than those old ladies in a hair shop. Is this the nfl or is this gossip central?

[@jpjh8844]

If Pittsburgh doesn't want to lose their 4th round pick, then Russ will play more snaps.

[@BrentonCarr]

Pickett went to Philly. Now he's Behind the Green Door....

[@user-ci5sf5qj2k]

Oh heck yeah. "Behind Closed Doors" was a big hit by Charlie Rich in the early 70's.

[@violetvalkyrie476]

No way that Fields is allowed to start before week 10, unless Wilson gets hurt. Steelers wont want the sixth pick to turn into a fourth.

[@jtfike]

Nobody makes game time decisions on that. Only people who never played football

[@violetvalkyrie476]

@@jtfike its foolish to assume its not a factor taken into consideration by anyone. These teams are business, not schools. If winning an individual game was the only consideration, you'd never see in season trades of really good players. Many factors go into running an NFL team, and whether they like it or not, the GM outranks the head coach.

[@unlimitedpower978]

Where are all these tales coming from that Fields is better than Russ? I understand that someone somewhere can believe that but I really don’t think NFL players and GMs think that at all

[@lillangen]

In the last two years, they have almost identical individual stats. Last year, Russ arguably had a better team around him. If you listen to what ppl are saying about Justins situation in Chicago, all you hear is how he had no help and that mgmt did a garbage job with surrounding him with talent. Russ also, without any doubt, had a better HC (Payton vs Eberflus is not close). So if they had almost identical stats, an almost identical record (7-10 vs 8-9) while Fields had a worse supporting cast and worse coaching, why is Russ the better QB? Also, Russ is in the back nine while Fields is ascending (although, not developing as much as his diehard fans would have you think). So again, how is Russ the better option? Also, which group of players were more vocal last year about their support of their QB, the Bears or the Broncos? I rest my case and I'm not really a fan of either guy

[@HoneysuckleRoseSmelledGreat]

@@lillangen spot on!!!

[@alessandroaguas7515]

​​@@lillangenlast year, Fields may have had better weapons and Russ was still better. And you have the QB records incorrect there, not that it matters, but Fields was 5-8 as a starter while Russ was 7-8.

[@lillangen]

@@alessandroaguas7515 wdym he "may have had better weapons"? Did he or did he not? And if you claim that he did, explain why. Russ had a better team around him, better coaching and pretty much identical stats. Since Russ came to Denver, they have pretty much the same record, comp pct, yds/pass, pass rtg, total YPG and TD-TO ratio. Explain how Russ played better? Just saying that Russ was better isn't gonna make it true

[@kentonbelton1068]

Behind Closed Doors is also a Johnny Gill cut

[@offtilt]

i'm 28 and in my lifetime as far back as i can remember watching football aaron donald is the most "freak of nature" player i have ever seen play the game.i feel the same way about him that i'm sure people growing up watching barry sanders feel i am so lucky that i got to see aarond donald play football.

[@asacloutier7530]

Fields ain’t even half of a washed Russell Wilson. Kid is worse at throwing the ball than Zach Wilson, we need to kill this fake narrative that fields was somehow good at one point. Someone who has never thrown more than 2600 yards and never thrown more than 17 tds in a season is a backup, period.

[@TheAireaidLord]

I agree with Rich on the hall of fame thing - it's meant to be the end of the NFL road. Waving the wait period only for the player to come back would be strange

[@edwardsjohnpaul]

Waive the 5-year HOF waiting period in special cases, e.g. in the case of terminal illness. Though not terminal, wasn't this the case with Mario Lemieux, retiring early to get treatment for cancer, then returning to the game later?

[@cactuscornette]

I do belive that the MLB waived it for Lou Gehrig, so he could get in before he died of ALS.

[@Gungho73]

They also kinda waived it for Walter Jones LT for the Seattle Seahawks because of the fact his last roster year he wasn't able to play due to injury so they effectively counted that as one of his years. For shoo ins like Walt it wouldve been insulting to wait longer. But that was a situation where Walter was not coming back. I also think there's a underlying worry that a player comes back after being a Hall of Famer selection, plays, and does something that disrespects the shield (such as gambling on or throwing games). Like its one thing if they come back after 5 years and play poorly and it hurts the memory of their hall of fame career. It's another if they make the entire Hall process look bad. I think that plays a bigger factor. That being all said, it could be as simple as we need time to evaluate some cases more properly then others and in comparison to others, like when you have multiple WR logjamming the selection process and have to make a decision where a guy waits even though they will all inevitably be in the Hall.

[@kineticsimulations3593]

I don't think Rich has an inner monologue

[@richashby6422]

Can you imagine the Stones not being in the R&R HoF because they haven’t retired for 5 years and not come back. People understand who and who doesn’t deserve to be in a HoF without having to take off rose colored glasses for five years to be sure.

[@Zdub212]

Steelers QB room is so much better than last year. My God. If they can add another WR in the draft, they should easily be in the mix for a deep playoff run.

[@nathanroberts1444]

Need to rewatch High Fidelity, guys.

[@robertneal4244]

"Behind Closed Doors" is a country song recorded by Charlie Rich.

[@coryvincent1932]

Also, Rise Against.

[@Divinegame580]

😂😂😂 “I’m out”

[@Joe-xx1uu]

Anyone that thinks Russ won't be the starter for every game this season hasn't watched a snap of bears football

[@shawnevans1444]

Hope Russ plays great and wins in the playoffs and Fields sits behind and learns and tweaks his game to be our franchise QB! WIN SOME SUPERBOWLS!

[@erikgriffin1107]

Pickett just didn’t want THAT kind of competition because he knew he wasn’t gonna get that QB1 position and he didn’t earn it

[@CanadianSmitty]

Let's see... Drafted to an OC that couldn't lead a highschool offence. Thrown into the fire as a rookie when Trubisky couldn't do it and fans still supported it. Looking good in that first year despite being a rookie and having poop around him. For example, the RB (big guy) sucking eggs and can't find a hole if Moses parted it for him. That same RB would prefer to dance in circles than run down hill. Head coach is loyal TO A FAULT, but only to his staff (and maybe that RB). WR (recently traded) that ran backwards for more yards than going forward. OL (left side) that couldn't block a 5th grader. A centre that couldn't snap...ever. Year two and OC finally gets fired (hallelujah) and when Kenny (and team) started showing IMMEDIATE progress, gets benched for 3rd string after recovering from injury (despite surgery). Third year and they bring a washed QB. 😮Hmmmmm.... I was born a Steelers fan and will die a Steelers fan, but Kenny was done dirty. Who could blame him for wanting out. I hope this isn't going to bite the Steelers in the you know what.

[@adamant5550]

Chris is smoking some serious weed

[@richardcranium5801]

Did he just call Donald the best defensive player ever? Cmon man…

[@MaynardGKrebs-tt1dd]

Pittsburgh will get frustrated with Justin Fields' inability to read defenses and make timely throws. There is a chance he develops that skill, but it will take a few years. By that time, you have paid him way too much money.

[@kawibomber6098]

No way if you want to retire early no problem, but you don’t get into the hall if you don’t put in the time

[@kevinkibbe2679]

For the hall of fame question, the NFL could just refuse reinstatement on the grounds that they are a hall of famer

[@josephgriswold439]

Tim Green did the double tackle way before Aaron Donald

[@teresamc521]

Behind closed doors, Charlie Rich

[@michaelrinaldi1911]

Came to youtube because no Spotify update :(

[@AAKFILMPRODUCTIONS]

Who would pats QB be?

[@lynnglidewell7367]

NFC North is the most competitive division and has more top teams in The NFL then any other. Also The AFC North as well. The North teams are just firing on all cylinders these days. We're going to see some great games from them all in the 2024 season. Especially when they play each other. Lets just hope pay per view doesn't spoil it for everyone!

[@madnessontheisland]

Behind Closed Doors is an old country song about a woman who is modest while she's out in the world, but a hellcat in the bedroom.

[@HoneysuckleRoseSmelledGreat]

Behind Closed Doors by Charlie Rich

[@james_library]

I think a more interesting overreaction bears question would be "Will Caleb Williams break the Bears single season passing record his rookie year?"

[@sethtautkus5196]

Justin Fields couldn't even beat the Packers in his entire career to date while I'm still having nightmares about what Russell and the Seahawks did to us in a conference championship many moons ago

[@TrungPham-kp5nl]

It would be great if Tomlin gets Russ and Justin on the same page during the same conversation, none of this one on one calls trickery.

[@d2kilkenny]

Charlie Rich

[@richashby6422]

Pittsburgh has lied to everyone for the last one to two months and the fact that people believe they are telling the truth now about Wilson starting before either QB has practiced is nuts.

[@jonpitts1639]

Pickett didn't "want out" of Pittsburgh he was whiny when they told him and they said bye

[@robertbartelt6032]

Will the Bears even be a top two offense in their division? Two teams from the NFC North won playoff games last year, right?

[@seshubeshu5959]

Is it just me or does it feel like Brockman moves like Brady is still with Patriots?

[@georgewashington1106]

If the Pat's are going to trade out of 3rd, they should be talking to the Bears who have the 9th pick. I'm sure the Bears would be willing to give up a kings ransom if they could move to 3 and get Harrison Jr along with Williams. Then the Pat's could trade down again with somebody looking to get into the top 10.

[@JennaPitcherTHX1138]

Nice Teej with the AWJ. Bucs are making the playoffs and the SB

[@ramonjohnson7923]

As a former quarterback there's absolutely no way I would ever play for a Bears franchise, one of the oldest in NFL history, that historically has had only one truly great quarterback and that was Sid Luckman who retired way back in 1950 and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1965

[@MaynardGKrebs-tt1dd]

The Bears have completely new leadership. It's not fair to judge them on past performance with different leaders.

[@jtfike]

McMahon was fantastic. Some of you have more vision issues than he developed

[@JonKlinkel]

NFC North could easily get 3. Not an overreaction.

[@TopShot501st]

Its a completely different situation to what fields came in with. He has weapons and a better line (assuming we use 9 to draft an OL). If Caleb is ready to play, the Bears could make the playoffs.

[@seanwagner8654]

I’ve been saying since the bears locked up the number 1 pick, I think the nfc north will be the best division in football next year, or second best to only afc north

[@JonKlinkel]

@@TopShot501st Caleb will be a bust. If they draft him, they aren't going to do any better than they did with Fields - maybe worse. As far as weapons, that wasn't the issue - as Dalton did pretty well. Dalton, however, is a GOOD quarterback. Fields isn't. Matt Nagy made all the right decisions (initially).....until woke media and ignorant fans forced him to play Fields - which is what got him fired. NFL quarterbacks need to be passers FIRST - no matter what. That's why Lamar Jackson will NEVER go to a Super Bowl as a QUARTERBACK (unless he's not the starter).

[@JonKlinkel]

@@seanwagner8654 If they're smart, they'll draft Bo Nix. He's the best QB in the draft.

[@TopShot501st]

@@JonKlinkel Fields was literally getting run down every play. They had no Oline hard to tell what you have without one

[@orvillegibson228]

Behind Closed Doors by Charlie Rich is a certified BANGER

[@robthompson8736]

Pats should trade for Try Lance

[@scottbutler5421]

I feel the coaching Russ will get in Pittsburgh will get him to the playoffs. I am a long-suffering Bears fan and I think there is no way Fields will play more than 51% of the snaps... So the Bears essentially got next to nothing for him.

[@BlueLeprechaun15]

3:08

[@andrewstevens7792]

I recon what the Steelers will do is wait till half way in the season when another side needs a starter and they will trade Justin

[@matriculatethefootball]

You're overthinking the Pickett situation. KP's favorite team growing up with the Eagles. Being on your favorite team is enough for many players. But then you add in that the steelers don't believe in him and the eagles do. Even if he won't be a starter for the eagles, it's always better to be playing for a team that believes in you versus a team that doesn't believe in you.

[@kinggkongg9694]

Aaron Donald always got shut down by Jason Kelce, so it was hard to appreciate his greatness against my Eagles

[@emiliomelendez7029]

Kelce said he never blocked ad 1 on 1 he was the only player they ever specifically game planned for. Know ball before speaking

[@TerryYelmene]

Aaron Donald is a fantastic 'all-time' player... but the BEST?-better than Lawrence Taylor? IMHO, LT was the best defensive player to ever lace them up! (with a sentimental nod to Reggie White and Charles Woodson/GB fan) - What say you???

[@ryanjito]

LT played during a time where teams didn’t invest and give big money to offensive lineman. But he revolutionized that position and made teams realize they can’t block him with tight ends and guards. LT was also an edge, as compared to AD who played most of his career at the DT and interior. If you want to compare stats, great, but teams game plan for AD was double or triple team him, or lose the game. AD also paved the way for guards to get paid more because he was wrecking the game. IMO, AD is the best.

[@wrealini]

How do you not know "Behind Closed Doors"??!!

[@geob0324]

Justin Fields will start before the season is over. Russ will do his El Foldo bit soon enough. Bet on it.!

[@jimandersen3003]

He's not in Denver with a coach that doesn't want him over money. Not a big Russ fan but I watched him in Seattle for years.

[@edwardoorjitham7714]

Good for Pickett!

[@warrzone]

Bears should trade down from 9 to 3 by giving up a first next season and a second next season and get Harrison jr and have the nastiest receiver corps in history of all football

[@brianstone69]

I guess the word "hostage" has really lost all meaning.

[@jenndavin]

CJ Stroud is high character. Caleb Williams was not at USC. "F__k Utah" on his finger nails to end up going 0-4 against them in PAC 12. Bears are playing with fire. Likely to get burned.

[@HoneysuckleRoseSmelledGreat]

Spot on!!! Caleb Williams will be a bust

[@TheUnseen0n3]

Nothing about Caleb suggest he doesn't have high character being competitive isn't a character flaw learn some actual facts

[@TheUnseen0n3]

@@HoneysuckleRoseSmelledGreat you know nothing bum

[@brianortega7234]

I dont know why its just expected russ is the guy. I get thats what was reported but how many things get reported that dont turn out. I think russ will get first shot but fields coule easily take the starter job. Should be no reason he has every shot

[@justinamerican8200]

When your performance on the field stinks, you aren't really justified in taking any hard lines.

[@joshuadobbs3104]

Starter in March means nothing.

[@superzero4250]

The Steelers more likely to play in the Super Bowl than the Eagles next season… 🤔

[@KeizeShow]

Agreed. Players like Brady, Donald, Deion Sanders, etc… should go straight to the hall & have their own category. Upper echelon

[@JonKlinkel]

Lawrence Taylor is the greatest defensive player of all time. Brady could still come back after the wait. He’d still be the best quarterback in the NFL.

[@TrungPham-kp5nl]

Regarding Kenny, it's even more agregious than Chris articulated. After Russ was signed, it was said that there would be a QB competition; it wasn't until Kenny was told that there will be no QB competition that Kenny thought he would rather be a backup elsewhere.

[@arlondwilliams971]

Pickett has done nothing in this league to be above a QB competition

[@gxr7777]

Will the Steeler's pick up the 5th year on Fields?

[@robwilli8071]

Steelers trade the 1st 2nd and 3rd round picks for the 3rd overall and grab Harrison lol. I can dream

[@beaubellamy2999]

Overreaction: Picketts career is over. He cried his way out of Pittsburgh because he wanted a guaranteed spot in a business that gives no guarantees and is now in a spot behind a QB who is essentially his age and he is 0 threat to.

[@RedHoodFH]

Fields fans are insane people. 2 bad games from russ in a row and those fans will get LOUD

[@edwardndriskoll]

A1. Steelers do have a sexy quarterback room now. So clean

[@rohanshah7559]

Chris is right to defend Kenny Pickett. Pickett is not a good QB, but good on him for having the self-respect to not play for people who lied to him. It doesn’t matter whether he’s got less chance to be a starter in Philly, if they’re more transparent and honest to him, it’s better

[@joeking433]

Fields wanted to go to the Steelers because he knew Wilson wouldn't last too long.

[@jeffkadlec8264]

Russ is a washed-up has-been, but if signing him FINALLY got rid of Pickett, good stuff!!! Now, let's just hope the Steelers are good enough to choose Fields over Wilson. Let's go, Justin!!!

[@JonKlinkel]

Vikings should build around Darnold. Caleb Williams will be a bigger bust than Justin Fields.

[@mikewootson2085]

I think they're gonna draft Penix Jr

[@vincepieters8592]

You managed to botch both of your takes miserably

[@JonKlinkel]

@@mikewootson2085 That would be smarter than Willams.

[@JonKlinkel]

@@vincepieters8592 stating obvious reality isn't botching, kiddo.

[@jimandersen3003]

Nope. McCarthy (?) or another good rookie will help the cap and they need the $$$ and I can't trust Darnold from what I've seen to be close to KIrk.

[@EL_LeonFredo9]

Kenny should’ve welcomed it

[@kyledabearsfan]

NFC North could definitely have 3 teams.

[@jimandersen3003]

Who? No Bears, Vikes lost Kirk, Lions maybe step back, Packers looking way best.

[@TheRonax112]

Boom

[@joshuahodge8804]

Fields isn’t better than Russ 😂😂 literally show me the actual numbers that proves that

[@ryanrhoades5922]

Fields aint a better QB. FU for making me defend Russ

[@Adj4ni]

Overeaction Monday: Photoshopped jerseys on players is cringe.

[@miket.1933]

Nobody who is not a moron would say Justin Fields is a better QB. Where did you get that fake news data Rich? And where does this Russ hate over the last weeks come from? have you spend time with McAfee oder do you try to get close to Payton like Cowherd?

[@Whatever-cz3gl]

Aaron Donald isn't even the greatest D-Lineman of all time. Reggie White is.

[@mariodecker2964]

No,its AD 99

[@Whatever-cz3gl]

Stats say differently. @@mariodecker2964

[@alexgruel9932]

There are legit 2 offenses in the NFC North that will be better than the Bears this year. Even if Caleb is everything he is supposed to be.

[@stephensullivan1011]

Tell me I'm wrong; Justin fields is better right now than russ Wilson

[@mt_baldwin]

The "general sense" hasn't watched Fields play in the NFL then. Oh Russ is bad too but Fields is way, way worse. All his defenders have is a handful of highlights against bad teams and a mountain of excuses for the guy.

[@mathewfullerton8577]

Yo, hey Rich, do some more studying. The Chiefs weren't a top-5 offense this past year. Top-10 barely. Also, as wrong as you "experts" have been, maybe pump the brakes on prognosticating player moves including the draft.

[@jimandersen3003]

He didn't say they were. He just included the Super Bowl champs as a good team capable of being better than the Bears and Steelers.

[@babymoon56]

You know how the big streaming services are flopping with content, the whole world is wondering where all the talented writing has gone. Now we know, they are writing the scripts for the NFL. I'm about to tap out of the whole thing.

[@davidleary4524]

You honestly believe that?🙄

[@NobleVagabond2552]

Ok Aaron now you’re going to tear your achilles, have you practiced tearing your achilles before? You have? Ok good then you should have no problem tearing your achilles on command bcuz we told you to