Hour 1: Myles Garrett’s Rams Intro & Aaron Donald Intruge, plus Seahawks WR Cooper Kupp
The Rich Eisen Show dives into the seismic NFL offseason move that sent Myles Garrett from the Cleveland Browns to the Los Angeles Rams, calling it potentially the greatest trade in NFL history. Host Rich Eisen and guests Cooper Kupp and Les Snead debate whether Garrett’s move—complete with a waived no-trade clause and immediate impact on a Super Bowl contender—is unprecedented, especially given his historic 2023 season as unanimous DPOY. The conversation pivots to the tantalizing possibility of Aaron Donald returning to the Rams, with Kupp joking he’s already texted Donald to shut down the idea. Kupp also shares insights from the Seahawks’ offseason, emphasizing the team’s relentless focus on improvement despite being defending champs, and reveals the new offensive system under Brian Schottenheimer is already challenging complacency. The episode blends football analysis with humor, including a satirical take on the 'football on a stick' trend at the combine and a mock 'Avengers Doomsday' fantasy of a Donald-Garrett reunion. The tone is energized, forward-looking, and packed with insider perspective from a two-time Super Bowl winner.
Myles Garrett’s trade to the Rams may be the greatest in NFL history, given his peak performance and immediate impact on a Super Bowl favorite.
Cooper Kupp claims he texted Aaron Donald to block any return to the Rams, effectively 'nipping it in the bud' on a potential reunion.
The Seahawks are using OTAs to rebuild their identity, emphasizing relentless improvement and challenging complacency despite being defending champs.
The Rams’ acquisition of Garrett was made possible by a face-to-face meeting where Garrett waived his no-trade clause for the chance to win immediately.
Cooper Kupp says the Seahawks’ new offensive system under Brian Schottenheimer demands constant study and adaptation, eliminating the luxury of complacency.
…and 3 more takeaways available in PodZeus
Opening: The Rich Eisen Show Launch
Rich Eisen kicks off the show with a promotional blitz for The Rich Eisen Show across platforms, including Disney+, podcast, and YouTube, setting the stage for a high-energy episode.
Myles Garrett’s Trade to the Rams: A Historic Move
“He's going to have a profound impact. All right. And he's going to have situations where he's being asked to protect leads. Week in, week out.”
Was Garrett the Greatest Player Ever Traded?
“Is Miles Garrett the greatest player in the NFL to be traded ever? Yes. And I'm like Uncle Marshall, who he's referred to in this house many times, Marshall Falk.”
Aaron Donald’s Possible Return: A Super Bowl Dream?
“I just texted Aaron and said, don't even think about it. And I just left it at that. So we're good.”
Cooper Kupp on the Seahawks’ Offseason & Repeat Mentality
Kupp shares how the Seahawks are approaching the offseason with urgency, emphasizing process, improvement, and the need to stay ahead of complacency despite being Super Bowl champions.
“I just texted Aaron and said, don't even think about it. And I just left it at that. So we're good.”
“Is Miles Garrett the greatest player in the NFL to be traded ever? Yes. And I'm like Uncle Marshall, who he's referred to in this house many times, Marshall Falk.”
“There's no such thing as less is more. More is more. Unless the less is Sneed.”
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Myles Garrett
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Los Angeles Rams
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Cooper Kupp
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Cleveland Browns
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Seattle Seahawks
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Rich Eisen
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Aaron Donald
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The Rich Eisen Show
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NBA Finals
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Les Snead
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Hour 2: Myles Garrett to Rams Blockbuster Trade, plus Commanders WR Terry McLaurin, and John Smoltz
46m • 6/1/2026
Hour 3: More Myles Garrett to Rams Reactions with NFL Insider Tom Pelissero
46m • 6/1/2026
PMS 2.0 1563 - We Are DraftKings Official, Myles Garrett Traded to the Rams, Adam Schefter, Kendrick Perkins, Brittany McKinney, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk
2h 27m • 6/1/2026
Hour 1: Knicks-Spurs Game 1 Reaction, plus Former Pro Bowl OT Terron Armstead In-Studio
46m • 6/4/2026
Derick Hall Extension, Myles Garrett Hype & Charles Cross Film from 2023
34m • 6/4/2026
Hour 1: Wemby Takes Down OKC, OBJ/Giants Reunion, plus Spurs Analyst Sean Elliott
46m • 6/1/2026
Hour 1: AJ Brown to Patriots Reaction, plus The MMQB’s Albert Breer Talks Myles Garrett & More
46m • 6/2/2026
Hour 2: ‘Overreaction Tuesday,’ plus Ex-Rams S Eric Weddle Talks Michigan QB Bryce Underwood & Rams
46m • 6/2/2026
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