Hour 1: The Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers Waiting Game, plus FOX Sports Rules Analyst Dean Blandino

The Rich Eisen Show

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4.3 • 1.4K Ratings

🗓️ 1 April 2026

⏱️ 44 minutes

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Rich weighs in on the Pittsburgh Steelers awaiting a decision from Aaron Rodgers on his playing future and if running it back with the 4-time NFL MVP is the wisest course of action. FOX Sports Analyst Dean Blandino and Rich discuss the possibility of replacement referees in the NFL next season, the newest NFL rules including the expansion of Replay Assist to assess flags for penalties missed by officials on the field, which UFL rules and policies the NFL should consider adopting, why the NFL is hanging on to its antiquated Onside Kick option, and weighs in on the success and pitfalls of MLB’s new ABS system. Rich and a caller debate Aaron Rodgers’ value to the Steelers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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