Rich Eisen: What the Seahawks Proved in Their MNF Domination of the Giants | The Rich Eisen Show

Rich Eisen reacts to the Seattle Seahawks Monday Night Football domination of the New York Giants.
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[@ericsong5155]

Love how Rich gives Seahawks credit. One of the few media commentators who consistently recognizes us

[@verververververver]

Does the same with the Lions it's really refreshing

[@djrom66]

For beating a bad Giants team? 🤣

[@brandonstrom7269]

It's not always WHO, it's HOW. Did you not watch Spoon play?@@djrom66

[@philderrick9429]

@@djrom66 Yes, for traveling 3 times zones for a night game on national tv, in N.Y., we also beat a very good Lions team. Go ahead, keep underrating the Hawks.

[@ericsong5155]

@@djrom66 exactly what I'm talking about. No, for showing resilience considering Seahawks are playing with an entire 2nd and 3rd string Oline and still managed to create a blowout through defensive and offensive plays. People act like winning in this league is easy. The players themselves will tell you it's not. There's a reason no team has ever went lossless.

[@seahawksforlifewhydoihavet6815]

What an awesome night with shades of Super Bowl 48 for the hawks. It was a home game by the early 4th quarter

[@PatootysManyMisadvetures]

I saw someone else say this comment and I think they were 💯 spot on, they said watching that MNF game felt like watching the 2013 Seahawks. Basically your comment too.👍 1️⃣2️⃣

[@ernieallison3141]

Rich mentioned Lock to Fant and Witherspoon as key pieces in the Russell wilson trade but let's not overlook that we also got Charles Cross and Boye Mafe last year from that same trade. Pretty amazing return on that one.

[@FeelItRising]

and Derick Hall

[@johnchedsey1306]

That was one of the best coming out parties for a rookie DB I can think of. Witherspoon stepped up huge last night. Just imagine if Adams can finally shake whatever dark magic has been plaguing his health. That secondary is going to be vicious. Also I feel like Seattle has one of the better backup QB situations. I was not remotely nervous about Lock coming in last night and feel he would have done just fine if Smith couldn't have come out for the second half. Lock just seems happy, comfortable in the system and ready to have a good time if called upon.

[@jhamler1]

Drew Lock is a wild man/card. Brett Favre vibes. IMO, he actually deserves to be a starter somewhere in this league. Maybe for the Hawks?

[@danielcappsjr.4594]

Pete needs a statue at the CLink or Lumen as it’s now called. He will live in Seattle forever

[@SeanDevol]

Ehhhh if he gets another Superbowl then sure. Love Pete love Schneider but a statue would require that. ATM Schneider should get the statue not pete

[@RJ-qs6nm]

@@SeanDevoleagles only have one Super Bowl win and they built a statue.

[@IBdaPrince]

He owes Seattle another Super Bowl after that blunder from years ago. Give him credit, he's helped keep Seattle competitive and at least a playoff contender

[@RJ-qs6nm]

@@IBdaPrince it wasn’t even his fault, listen to his interview with sherm. He said one of the 3 plays they were gonna run had to be a pass, he didn’t know they were going to do it on the first play. That’s on the OC, but he took the fall for it.

[@IBdaPrince]

@@RJ-qs6nm it's his fault. He can say all that that he wants. He paid no attention to how the game was going. The Patriots could not stop Marshawn and he outsmarted himself. He didn't have to run a pass play. He chose to. And they paid the price for it

[@StevenEveral]

Watching that Noah Fant tiptoe run along with that Devin Witherspoon Pick-6 is a nice reminder that yes, Seattle did win that Russell Wilson trade.

[@scg81790]

Drew Lock threw that pass to Noah Fant too

[@WhatThang]

What's crazy is that SEA got a long-term potential Pro Bowl LT in Cross too with those picks.

[@buckbuckboom6241]

@@WhatThangit’s also crazy they got woolen and walker from that trade with the lower round picks, both important starters

[@OzymandiasWasRight]

I mean. Heading into the game were you worried the trade was gonna start biting Seattle while making Denver a threat? Guess I thought this was common knowledge for awhile now. I'm thrilled about it of course, but you can relax a bit now. Time to just enjoy the season bud. Seattle's built a special little something outa that trade! Edit: Oh yea my main point. Fant's about to have a crazy season. Guess that was it. So how you guys doin?

[@Dan_Boston]

Omg I forgot that Tarvaris Jackson died RIP 😔

[@merkanotti]

Rest in peace TJ, classy guys. Appreciate you guys showing respect and being professional.

[@luffymonkey9552]

That crazy I thought they let go of him

[@matthewandrews3883]

TJ?@@luffymonkey9552

[@kenweed6919]

As a Seahawker I am trying not to get too excited too early. Beating up on the Giants is great. But as Eisen said, the rubber meets the road starting on Thanksgiving. Go Hawks.

[@madmelkiper]

Facts 🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯💯

[@StevenSeiller]

1 Game At A Time 👌

[@stevenmoody4531]

They’re not really ready for that game yet, but this could be a very solid team by Thanksgiving. I hope it’s a competitive game that gets the Hawks back in that rivalry.

[@billytheweasel]

@@stevenmoody4531 Yep, expect the unexpected

[@csick11]

It's the Detroit game that won me. Seattle is a very good team.

[@ryanrichardson9915]

Pete’s already an HOF coach.

[@scoobafloom]

🙌 Thank you Paul Allen for building an amazing organization. What vision he had. RIP

[@SeanH212]

That week 12-15 stretch is where we find out if we are truly in the NFC elite core

[@johnchedsey1306]

Seattle needs to bank as many wins early as they can because it's possible they go 0-4 during that stretch. 1-3 might be optimistic. I mean, I believe Seattle is a good, young team but SF is on another level this year.

[@danielcappsjr.4594]

@@johnchedsey1306 they’ve played shitty teams. We beat Detroit and Carolina . They beat Pittsburgh and Arizona along with the other two teams that we’ve played. That LA game was a fluke. We are on their level undoubtedly. I think if we go 2-2 in that stretch it’d be dissapointing. Gotta win at home. San Fran is going to get beat Sunday.

[@tnkstudio4622]

Niners had a game plan every game, Seahawks is playing street football every week. Seahawks cover 3 scheme will get shred by niners offense.

[@danielcappsjr.4594]

@@tnkstudio4622 please 😂 Purdy is SHREDDER from teenage mutant ninja turtles 😂 sticking his arm out of a sea of trash. Have fun Sunday night buddy.

[@robertcortez3526]

​@@tnkstudio4622Seahawks don't play strretball. They have a clear and way they go about things.

[@malekodesouza7255]

The kid is talented and tough. He hits bigger than he is! Love the other two CBs blazing down the field with him to provide blocks on the pick six.

[@lisag2684]

I love how the Seahawks are finally coming together again as a great team. I would feel more confident once we can WIN against one elite team like the 49ers or the Eagles. 💙💚

[@dollazNzentz]

I agree, the only factor will be the o line. If they can protect Geno we should be good.

[@karlzipp3706]

A Pete Caroll Seahawks team has NEVER lost to an Eagles Team. How's that for some crazy fact.

[@carlhicksjr8401]

Thanks for giving the 'Hawks just and deserved due, Rich. The team doesn't often get the respect they should, but that's life in SE Alaska for ya. We 12s have learned to expect it. So when the team gets the rave review they bloody well earned, we're pleasantly surprised.

[@SuperAudionut]

Devon's performance justifies putting more of Seahawks game on prime time. Games against 49ers, Cowboys and Eagles ... add the Rams who will continue to get better. I think any of these can compete with the Chiefs/Bills.

[@user-en9qd5nx8w]

This was the kind of game to bring national attention to guys like Witherspoon. Sure we know where he was drafted, but now we all (those watching) got to see what he was made of.

[@meatwad42069]

thank you for actually talking about the seahawks side of things and not just focusing on the giants’ issues rich, us 12s very much appreciate it 😂 nervous but excited for that 4 game stretch later in the season (5 tbh, but hopefully they got their traditional stinker against the rams out of the way already 😂😂)

[@billytheweasel]

The refs and announcers Monday night were too obvious. Not good for the game.

[@Marleyfresher]

Exactly!!! Every single show is talkjn about how bad the giants are. This is the first time I heard somebody shed some light on the Seahawks 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@mytwosense9135]

The Giants are dogshit. Beat someone legit without ref help and you'll get your precious respect.

[@brucevogel2693]

West Coast, Best Coast! Go Hawks

[@briano9397]

In John we trust

[@darlingtonbah4629]

That schedule looks like a fun year of football watching 😊

[@nicolasflamel2905]

They gotta start pumping Spoonman out of the speakers at Century Link field when Spoon makes a great play.

[@Cool_Hand_Luke]

Beating the rhythm with their bones!

[@LazyBeear]

Love rich! Always giving my hawks props cred and getting players on for interviews

[@Nuckfuts7]

Is it just me or did Rich's cadence at around 4:02 go extremely Jackie Mason for a moment?

[@BrokeredHeart]

I would like to point out that Devin Witherspoon was playing the nickel corner position, something he only just picked up this summer. They never played him in the slot when he was at Illinois. We have yet to really see him cover outside routes along the sidelines throughout the game, but moving him to play nickel has given them a lot more flexibility to their secondary, freeing up the safeties to pitch in on pass coverage. I'm really hoping (probably in vain) that the concussion Jamal Adams had will be the last injury holding him out from playing this season, because having both him and Witherspoon crashing down on the QB on any given play would be incredible to watch.

[@willvintage3505]

Pete Carroll has done an incredible job at establishing a culture in Seattle. He's one of the two coaches I could see having statues outside Lumen Field one day.

[@BrazyAV]

Thanks rich, I wish the media would make more Seahawk content

[@trentwise3762]

pete a top 3 coach in the nfl no doubt.

[@jesselund360]

As a life long 12.......Rich is our official spokesperson. It ain't even close.

[@Slakenji]

Finally someone actually talking about the Seahawks! You know, the team that won on Monday night.

[@billytheweasel]

Rich doesn't slant to the east coat. Fairness counts. Respect.

[@Gel5345]

In hindsight, Russell Wilson was that employee who bluffed to his bosses that he was going to leave, and they said GTFOH, then. Next man up!!! 😂😂😂

[@CharlieTWilbury]

Pete Carroll is a great coach and runs a great organization. That was the main difference last night,. Simply switching the coaches last night would have likely switched the result.

[@Andrew_M_Ward]

I love that Rich isn't afraid to show that he's such a fan ... It can be easy to fall into the analytical impartial observer role that so many pundits cherish... Rich is like, no wy man, I love this stupid game so much and lets have fun and enjoy this sport just being fans of the game

[@elaineres1]

Thank you for finally recognizing Pete as a great coach. I have never understood why with is winning record year after year ,always having the Hawks in the playoffs and for the reasons you noted, he is included in the conversation as one of the top coaches in the league. And why John Snider isn't considered one of the top GM's. Especially after the last 2 drafts. It isn't always about the Superbowl. It should include the whole body of work.

[@eyvindjr]

They had some stinking drafts, trades and signings from 2013-2019, presumably because Carrol got too much power.

[@therealicon4781]

My greedy self is wishing Sherman, chancellor, Michael Bennett were on this current team. 😍

[@chriswoodsofficial]

I think we can very realistically finish anywhere between 12-14 wins this year if not more. Hopefully we get Jamal back soon and it would be great to see Jaxon heat up, but regardless I think the defense is in great shape and if we keep getting consistency from Geno I believe that this team can go far. Go HAWKS!!!

[@cadewilliams3857]

That back half of the schedule is brutal

[@timweber2434]

I was at that game. Very hard to explain the energy that was in the stadium that night.

[@lyletuck]

Forgot to mention Harbaugh as one of the longest-tenured head coaches. Belichik (23), Tomlin (16), Harbaugh (15), Carroll (13) and Reid (10) are the only ones in double digits. Shanahan, McDermott, and McVay are all at 6 years.

[@marcussorlie5533]

To be fair to the Giants they have played a brutal schedule: Dallas SF Seattle and their next two games Miami and Buffalo. They have played 5 of the best teams in their first 6 games.

[@SamJDaGreat]

That four week stretch though 😮🔥

[@jeffmacg003]

Love it!

[@tostaydown]

I've been singing Spoon man all day!

[@somerandomcrap0718]

That is too perfect

[@devonfreeman3105]

That four game stretch is a gauntlet

[@GhostBusser]

I want that audio of Geno giving the Giants a piece of his mind 🎉

[@kcp7042]

The multiple “next man up” behind Adams has been doing great for a while. They need to cut their losses with him. They have been paying him too much to rehab on the couch since he became a hawk.

[@user-oc7uq8ue7t]

Pretty good Crack to the head play him till he breaks maybe hill retire and then save us the money we owe him?

[@FreshlySnipes]

THANK YOU DENVER 😎

[@PatootysManyMisadvetures]

I saw someone else say this comment and I think they were 💯 spot on, they said watching that MNF game felt like watching the 2013 Seahawks.🤔

[@NerolNiethsreg]

Schneider was on top of the world in 2013-2016 as top executive and/or GM then Howie Roseman came on. Roseman Veach and Lynch have to be best GMs right now in league but Schneider is consistent also.

[@sreser111]

Well this is a shock. great vid. im stunned this was made. Go Hawks.

[@djmetcalf3815]

You won’t give Req the DROY award he deserved? Fine we’ll draft another one.

[@alexgeorge9533]

Thank you finally someone giving the Seahawks the respect they deserve

[@carrite]

Drew Lock was TERRIFIC (all caps) in preseason.

[@benny4894]

Didn't know Tavaris Jackson had passed away, condolences to his family. 37 is too young..

[@OzymandiasWasRight]

Noah Fants gonna have a crazy season, just watch.

[@kevinoconnell9056]

Genuinely excited to go play the 9ers this year. Go Hawks babaaaay. Superbowl bound!!!

[@michaelbaziotis8287]

Between Earl T in 2012, and Spoon in 2023, Schneider picked a LOT of L J Colliers, D. Eskridge's, Malik McDowell's, and Germain Ifedi's! In 13 years of selecting draft picks for Seattle, John has selected over a 100 pics. There were very few Tyler Lockett's, Russell Wilson's or D K Metcalfs. In point of fact, his success rate is just under ten percent in thirteen years! Only in the NFL, can you miss ninety percent of your targets and be considered a possible HOFer genius.

[@bknsty14]

What’s amazing is that John Schneider has never won Executive of the year. 102 wins in the last decade, behind only the Chiefs and Pats, win a Super Bowl and almost a second. Built this team and just rebuilt this team. Disrespect. No coach of the year for Carroll either. Crazy.

[@davidhogenmiller248]

Their identity is Go Get It.

[@fumis1631]

I believe JSN not getting to do much has everything to do with the Oline full of backups… they’re forced to use a lot of TEs to help Oline and not being able to use JSN as he’s meant to be used… plus Geno doesn’t trust JSN completely YET…. The trust and chemistry will come as the time goes on..

[@charlesd6060]

It is due to the injuries on the Oline and it is more than just JSN. That whole offense should be putting up way more points but when you are handcuffed to extra protect, it limits you.

[@davidnguyen270]

You're right. Offensive line is destroyed. But your TE sets are our best formations. JSN will need to be patient

[@robertcortez3526]

​@@charlesd6060The offense averages nearly 30

[@BBoy_PopTart]

Weeks 11-15 is so scary for the Seahawks, I wish the bye week was week 10 😅

[@SeahawksBamBamKam]

There is Nothing I like better about football than a Good suffocating Defense, Offense Aww Whatever, but a Good Defense is freakin' Thrilling to me one that can do exactly what the Seahawks did against the Giants don't even have to get that many sacks but the Int's the Turnovers and the Pick 6 is by far my favorite play in football by far if every game could be like that Id be the happiest person in the world. I was on Cloud 9 after that game just on the Defensive performance because I know if we can do that against Better teams than the Giants who are lousy by the way then we have a Super Bowl caliber defense.

[@Tadicuslegion78]

That teams need to start investing in O-lines again instead

[@DrSnowBrainHealth]

Seahawks look amazing against the giants…was at the Super Bowl at MetLife when they humiliated the broncos…telling you this team is reminding me of the john sneider-Pete carrol Super Bowl genius draft

[@einundsiebenziger5488]

John* Schneider*-Pete Carroll*. And you know, you only need a single fullstop to separate your sentences, don't you?

[@HoYuPhat]

They proved like every GOOD NFL team they can whup the sorry Giants. Big picture they're a 2nd tier team in the NFC along with the Bucs & Lions. Good teams that can win a lot of games but not true SB contenders. Yet...

[@paolovillacorta6768]

It’s been failed to be mentioned, but the reason Seahawks fans wanted Jalen Carter was to help with the dismal run defense. They draft Witherspoon and still improve their run defense.. Top 5 in the league run D. Because of 2 additions. Bobby and Jarran Reed.. How John Schneider has never won exec of the year is beyond me. He better win this year if the Seahawks make the playoffs.

[@ReignDropsCoffee]

I dont understand how everyone says Sean Payton is already in the Hall of the Fame but they never talk about Pete Carrol like he hasnt done all that and more.

[@rampageblackston4926]

Seattle is always overlooked. It’s gonna come a point where they’ll show out and prove everyone wrong again

[@carrite]

Pete Carroll - ex-Patriots coach, ex-Jets coach, ha ha!

[@johnchedsey1306]

the 20th century called and wants to remind you we're nearly a quarter century into the 21st one.

[@richardbarbuto7356]

And yet, John S. has never won Gen Mgr of the Year. What a crime.

[@JB-gw8ee]

The LOB got Pete away from the always compete thing because those guys were not going to lose their jobs. Ideally Pete would be a college coach with guys leaving after 3-4 years. But I'm glad the Seahawks have him for better or worse. This week we sing his praises, a month from now who knows. But the Pete Carroll Era has been a lot of fun for me as a fan. And there are always people calling for his head.

[@CamraMaan]

During that four week stretch of hard teams, the bright spot is that SF will be coming to Seattle on short rest (for both teams) for Thursday night football, then two weeks later the Seahawks will be going to SF on 10 days rest... both are quite ideal for the Seahawks to have a chance against SF. On top of that, having back-to-back Thursday night football games means the Seahawks won't be playing the Cowboys on short rest, while the Boys will be. Four hardest games of the schedule, and the Seahawks have a scheduling leg-up in three of them.

[@einundsiebenziger5488]

If they win three of these four games, the Seahawks will go to the Superbowl!

[@Gertieness]

"East Coast teams are at a significant disadvantage playing Thursday night on the West Coast" WTH? What about West Coast teams playing at 10 a.m. on Sunday mornings on the East Coast??❔

[@travellerandwriter]

here is hoping the Seahawks defence has turned the corner, although it was against a terrible New York Giants team. Jamal Adams and Witherspoon are vital additions to this defence, hopefully both can stay healthy

[@Uchetysx5]

You didn’t mention that coach Carroll is on a short list of coaches to win both a Super Bowl and an NCAA championship 🎉🏈🇺🇸

[@scotranney8456]

Always enjoy these guys, but I get the feeling they had to clear the bongs off the table before it started for this one 😂

[@stevenmoody4531]

I make the biggest mistake forgetting how many first or second year players are on this team. They will only continue to get better.

[@jerryw2460]

I really really wanted Jalen Carter until last night.

[@shawnuel]

I also love that Eisen recognizes Seattle but it is funny how, when praising Schneider, they forget that from around 2014 to 2021, Seattle didn't draft particularly well more than a few years. Some Seahawk fans complained about those drafts often enough that several preferred we get rid of Pete and maybe John but keep Russ after 2021-2. I'm glad that didn't happen. I got tired of Russ' act REAL quickly.

[@AyayronBalakay]

shhhhhh don't tell everyone their secrets thats the best description I've heard of Petes formula

[@TBseattle]

Go Seahawks!

[@OHANA-Beach-Suites-CDO]

Seahawks have a BAAAAAAAD MAN in Devon!!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@wil8115]

Pete Wins. hawks most wins in NFC last 10 seasons. 2nd most in league.

[@yaboisleez]

Get it Rich!

[@christianroberttabor6940]

7:05 week 12 SF Vs SF

[@seanzibonanzi64]

Witherspoon had everyone on defense juiced up, I can't wait to see the addition of Adams.

[@JoenFear333]

Baby Boom, now they just need a cheap qb and an elite running back and they can go all the way

[@darlingtonbah4629]

They already have a cheap QB and a bunch of players on rookies contract.

[@carrite]

Baby Boom - I like that.

[@katiewaugh8301]

this is actually an elite nickname for so many reasons . obviously a play on the “legion of boom” but with all the young players “baby boom” is a great nickname for the defense

[@ringwormsherm]

Love the hawks front office. I want to be real here, they had some very bad drafts for quite a few years in a row. Obviously, its easier when you are drafting higher and have more picks etc. They have proven when they have a ton of picks in the early to mid rounds, they strike gold. All those years of picking late first they just never really found anything. Brooks has been pretty good. Bout it first round wise before the last two years

[@thetamoonedme7340]

Not even firing on all cylinders yet, after the Bengals game they should be 💪🏾

[@chrissnape9537]

Right now with back up tackles JSN isnt getting a go as we need 12 personnel. Pete is HOF already

[@scruffd0g193]

Hawks have a brutal 4 game schedule whet they play SAN FRAN, Dallas and Philly in 4 weeks but hawks are gonna give the niners a little bit of a run. 49ers still the best team in the league.

[@nicoparise-jc5fs]

Niners will show why they ain’t going anywhere for along while. If ,I’m a hawks fan, I would not like the bye at week 5. 13 straight games is going to be rough.

[@jwattlofi]

@@nicoparise-jc5fsyea but we have injuries right now. this bye week will help them to get healthy

[@user-oc7uq8ue7t]

Stop McCaffrey beat 49ers that easy will see ?

[@scruffd0g193]

@@nicoparise-jc5fsI mean they did really beat the hawks down last year 3 time (game in Seattle was 21-6 until the final minutes)

[@jamesb1988]

Pretty sure John Harbaugh has been Bal HC longer than Carrol, but I could be wrong.

[@AyayronBalakay]

Thank you Paul Allen RIP

[@wildmanofthewynooch7028]

It is the Revenge of the Smith!

[@1galaxydrifter]

As a lifelong Seahawks fan im overall happy with what i see. They're still missing something, not sure what. I think the ability to score points in bunches but im happy with the team so far

[@robertcortez3526]

They already can score. They're scoring nearly 30 points a game

[@1galaxydrifter]

@@robertcortez3526 I guess I mean make up a big deficit. They score well in competitive games I'm just worried about if they get behind big

[@robertcortez3526]

@@1galaxydrifter I think they will be even better with all their guys back

[@stevecarpenter472]

AND... Why the heck did the coach for the Giants let Jones stay in? That was brutal injustice to him! Period! Reminds me of Wilson that the O line of the Hawks couldn't protect him so he had to scramble And had to carry the game? I like Jones but I'm in love with Geno as a Hawks fan....Go Spoon!

[@calebbilti538]

I think Njigba and Bobo are both very talented and will be. But I don't think they'll get as much press because they're both utility type players. They have a place in Seattle, and they will make an impact, but they might not be the big player people the media loves.

[@stevenmoody4531]

Bobo had a heck of a block on a run play last night.

[@AyayronBalakay]

I swear when I first started watching this I was thinking I could never do this job because my memory is so bad lmao

[@tauly_d]

Hawks should genuinely be 4-0. Getting through the shock of losing half the O-Line in Game 1 was tough. I'm still not as high on them as some others, but hopefully this bye week gets guys healthy and we can be at full speed and see what they're really capable next week!

[@mytwosense9135]

No they shouldn't. The refs absolutely hosed the Lions. Gtfoh

[@christopherkennedy2493]

Im a hawks fan and I love when the national guys talk about the team, but that Giants team was trash. Seattle should have put up 40 or 50 on them like Dallas did. Seattle is still a middle of the road team until they can put both sides of the ball together at the same time.