Hour 2: Rich’s Yankees Postmortem, MLB’s Playoffs Changes Proposal, plus NFL on CBS’ Kyle Long
The Rich Eisen ShowShow Notes
CBS Sports’ Kyle Long and Rich discuss the biggest NFL topics of the week including the mental health-related retirement of Eagles All-Pro OT Lane Johnson, the urgency to get in the Win column for the 0-4 Texans, Sean Payton’s expanded role in Broncos’ play calling duties, what Drake Maye showed in Week 4, if Kirk Cousins and the Raiders are legit AFC contenders, and if the 49ers or Chicago Bears are the best team in the league. Yankees fan Rich laments the Pinstripes’ latest playoffs disappointment to extend their streak of no World Series wins to 17 years and counting. The guys weigh in on MLB’s proposal to short the regular season to 154 games, expand the Division Series to best-of-seven with higher seeded teams being able to select their opponents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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