Hour 2: From the NFL Draft with Steelers HC Mike McCarthy, plus Joel Klatt and Calvin Johnson

The Rich Eisen Show

ESPN

Sports

4.3 • 1.4K Ratings

🗓️ 24 April 2026

⏱️ 44 minutes

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Live from the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh where FOX Sports’ Joel Klatt and Rich break down Round 1 of the NFL Draft including why Raiders fans should be excited about the team’s future with Fernando Mendoza, why the Rams should have big concerns about Ty Simpson’s chances to succeed in the NFL, praises the New York Giants’ and Jets’ 1st-round picks, and more. Pro Football Hall of Famer Calvin Johnson tells Rich his favorite moments from his NFL Draft night in 2007, break down the 2026 Draft WR class and what advice he has for 4th-overall pick Carnell Tate, shares his favorite moments from playing alongside Matthew Stafford on the Detroit Lions, and more. Steelers Head Coach Mike McCarthy and Rich discuss taking over Pittsburgh’s reigns from Mike Tomline, the team’s 1st-round NFL Draft choice of ASU OT Max Iheanachor after the Cowboys stole WR Makai Lemon out from under them, the Aaron Rodgers waiting game and his backup plan in case the 4-time NFL MVP retires, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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