Hour 2: Raiders’ Cousins vs Mendoza Debate, plus Dane Brugler Previews the NFL Draft episode artwork

EPISODE · Apr 9, 2026 · 46 MIN

Hour 2: Raiders’ Cousins vs Mendoza Debate, plus Dane Brugler Previews the NFL Draft

from The Rich Eisen Show · host ESPN, Rich Eisen Productions, Rich Eisen

Rich and the guys (along with a fired-up caller) debate if the Las Vegas Raiders should start the veteran Kirk Cousins at QB or throw presumptive #1 overall NFL Draft pick Fernando Mendoza right into the fire. The Athletic’s Dane Brugler and Rich break down his annual 600-page ‘The Beast’ NFL Draft preview including why Fernando Mendoza is not his top-ranked overall player, if some team (ahem, Dallas Cowboys) could trade up to select Ohio State LB Sonny Styles, breaks down his QB and WR rankings and says which late-round picks could turn out to be stars in the league. Rich and Brockman react to the most unusual happenings at this year’s Masters tournament so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys (along with a fired-up caller) debate if the Las Vegas Raiders should start the veteran Kirk Cousins at QB or throw presumptive #1 overall NFL Draft pick Fernando Mendoza right into the fire. The Athletic’s Dane Brugler and Rich break down his annual 600-page ‘The Beast’ NFL Draft preview including why Fernando Mendoza is not his top-ranked overall player, if some team (ahem, Dallas Cowboys) could trade up to select Ohio State LB Sonny Styles, breaks down his QB and WR rankings and says which late-round picks could turn out to be stars in the league. Rich and Brockman react to the most unusual happenings at this year’s Masters tournament so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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