Rich Eisen’s Choice Exposes Shocking Parallels Between Chargers and Cowboys
Rich Eisen’s Choice Exposes Shocking Parallels Between Chargers and Cowboys
Rich Eisen picks Justin Herbert as more likely to reach a Super Bowl in 2026 over Dak Prescott. The answer highlights the deep similarities between franchises.Thomas Martinez|Dec 21, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) and Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) greet each other following a Chargers victory at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images | Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
It is that time of the NFL calendar year when teams are catching their last breath between OTAs and the start of training camp. The Chargers will return for training camp in late July with rookies reporting on July 23rd and veterans reporting five days later on the 28th.
This time of year makes stories and content hard to come by for national sports media unless there is a very public dispute or wild legal trouble hitting the breaking news wire. Several shows and hosts have built-in downtime killers in their regular programming.
The Rich Eisen Show hosted by Rich Eisen is a long-running daily national sports show airing on television and radio. The show has a segment called "What's more likely." Eisen was given a question during this segment that has roots deeper than originally thought.
Eisen was presented the question over which "much maligned" quarterback would reach a Super Bowl first in 2026, Justin Herbert and the Chargers or Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys. He picks Herbert and jokingly says "Harbaugh over the Cowboys any day of the week."
Rich Eisen picks Justin Herbert over Dak Prescott to reach a superbowl first. pic.twitter.com/4AuD68Ufdl
The argument for Herbert over Prescott this season makes sense given the makeup of both teams, the arrival of Mike McDaniel and the excitement associated with the Chargers. The Cowboys, with a beefed up defense could make a case for Dak. Obviously, this is just a hypothetical question framed as which would be more likely and in theory, both Herbert and Prescott could reach the Super Bowl and face each other at the end of this season.
A bigger question can be raised from the question of Herbert versus Prescott. Should the Cowboys and Chargers be compared to each other more often?
The NFL is a "What have you done for me lately" league but both franchises have had similar successes and issues over the past 30 years or so. Comparatively, the two teams are mirror images of each other in opposite conferences.
Chargers and Cowboys team success comparison since last Super Bowl appearance. | Thomas Martinez
The Chargers and Cowboys have both been off-season darlings many times over. The Chargers and Cowboys have had franchise quarterbacks for years in Philip Rivers and Tony Romo before Herbert and Prescott. Both franchises have suffered terrible luck in key moments in the playoffs whether it was the Chargers with the Marlon McCree fumble in the 2006 divisional round or the Cowboys with Dez Bryant's non-catch in 2014 divisional round.
Which one of these two teams will finally get over the hump that seems to be haunting both franchises since their last Super Bowl appearance? Both have franchise quarterbacks in their prime and are pushing from opposite sides of the ball to clear the hurdle.
The Chargers have revamped their offense this off-season with the hiring of new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel and the installation of a new wide-zone rushing attack that is perfectly suited for running back Omarion Hampton. The passing game is being revamped to directly counter the Chargers' shortcomings the past two years in the playoffs.
The focus in the passing game is shifting for Justin Herbert to get rid of the ball quickly with anticipation to give receivers more opportunities for yards after the catch and explosive gains. The quick game is also going to help limit the opposing pass rush, something that has plagued the Chargers offensive line in January.
The changes the Chargers have made give hope to make Rich Eisen's prediction and choice of Herbert and the Chargers reaching a Super Bowl. The Cowboys have made changes to their defense and could help Dak Prescott finally get there as well.
Thomas Martinez has covered the Chargers and the NFL draft since 2022. Born and raised as a Chargers fan, experienced the improbable Super Bowl run in the 94’ season as a child, survived Ryan Leaf, the Marlon McCree fumble and Nate Kaeding in the playoffs. He graduated from UC Riverside with a degree in Political Science and The University of Redlands with an MBA.
The Tory leader lashed out today amid reports that female MPs are demanding the de-facto new prime minister introduce a 50:50 gender split 'quota' in his government.
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister also complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts.
But in a scathing article in the Times today Mrs Badenoch told them to 'stop moaning' and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'.
'There are many, many reasons why you shouldn't have any Milibands in the cabinet,' she said.
'But complaining that the boys haven't given them the right jobs or that the boys are taking all the jobs, just shows that Labour's women still don't get it.'
The idea of quotas was also attacked by Baroness Jacqui Smith, Labour's Skills Minister.
Asked by Times Radio if Mr Burnham should reserve jobs for women, she said: 'No, I think what Andy Burnham should be doing is building the very best team around him to change this country.'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband (above, right, in 2010) is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts
But Mrs Badenoch told them to pipe down and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party and seen by the BBC has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs after he succeeds Sir Keir Starmer.
'We are asking you to demonstrate this change from day one and address the toxicity and misogyny within our own party and government,' it said.
Labour has never had a female leader, while the Conservatives have had three, and Mrs Badenoch urged the government to follow its meritocratic example.
'If you run a meritocracy, then you do not have to worry about jobs for the boys,' she wrote.
'Every woman who is a Conservative MP, every woman who has ever won the leadership, has had to fight to get where she is.
'By contrast, Labour women are demanding guarantees from Burnham. But the truth is he doesn't have to give any guarantees.
'If none of Labour's women are prepared to get their hands dirty and challenge him for the leadership, their demands are toothless.'
'In fact, it's quite revealing that the women's parliamentary Labour Party has written to Burnham asking him to commit himself to at least 50 per cent female ministers.
'This has nothing to do with meritocracy. It is yet more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country.'
Venezuela Fury and Noah Price subsidising their life by livestreaming
Venezuela Fury and her husband Noah Price look to be making their own way in the world by raking it in from their lucrative social media accounts.
The influencer daughter of Tyson and Paris Fury, 16, has become an internet sensation after tying the knot with her husband Noah, 19, earlier this year.
Since getting married and moving in together the couple have been earning thousands of pounds a month, livestreaming their life as newlyweds in their static caravan in the East Riding of Yorkshire.
And fans can't get enough of their regular life updates on TikTok and Kick, which have proved to be very profitable for the pair.
They look to be supporting themselves after Noah denied that he was given £5million by Venezuela's family as a wedding gift.
Despite his wife's huge family wealth, an estimated combined £160 million, Noah recently told his Kick followers that he 'pays for everything' for the couple.
Making light of the claims about Venezuela's millionaire financial status, Noah said: 'I actually pay for everything unfortunately. You'd expect the millionaire to pay for it wouldn't you.'
Venezuela Fury and Noah Price are earning thousands livestreaming their caravan life - after her new groom insisted he pays all the bills and denied he had £5m handout from her dad
The influencer daughter of Tyson and Paris Fury , 16, has become an internet sensation after tying the knot with her husband Noah, 19, earlier this year
Venezuela then asked their fans: 'Do you think I am a millionaire?'
Noah joked: 'She isn't a secret millionaire guys', before she broke into song and sang: 'But I live like a millionaire!'
But it seems according to estimated calculations from their social media work, Noah and Venezuela can more than afford to support themselves.
Noah has been livestreaming on platforms such as Kick and TikTok, where viewers can send paid gifts or donations.
He was previously encouraging viewers to send gifts on his honeymoon during livestreams, suggesting this is one revenue stream.
Both Noah and Venezuela have built substantial followings on Instagram and TikTok. They can potentially earn money through sponsored posts, brand collaborations, affiliate links and creator payouts.
Kick allows its creators to take home 95 per cent of the £4.99 subscription cost that fans pay.
Streamers keep 100 per cent of direct tips and donations, minus minor standard payment processing fees.
It is unclear how many subscribers Noah currently has because this information is hidden, but he does have 7,200 followers which is publicly viewable.
An industry insider has suggested Noah is making around £400 per video on TikTok, while Venezuela is likely to make £2,000 due to her following count of 1.3 million.
An industry insider has suggested Noah is making around £400 per video on TikTok, while Venezuela is likely to make £2,000 due to her following count of 1.3 million
In one video on their honeymoon, Noah asked his followers if they'd give them some more gifts now that they were married.
In a TikTok live viewed by 20,000 he said: 'Keep liking our videos people, keep sending gifts.'
After saying thank you to several of his followers he joked they should stick around on the livestream and 'watch Venezuela punch me in the mouth'.
The other half of the honeymooning couple said: 'I am, honestly!'
Noah previously confirmed that the pair don't share their finances after they were asked whether they have a shared bank account.
'She earns her money, I earn mine,' said Noah, as Venezuela joked: 'Yeah, what you gonna do about it.'
Noah went on to debunk the rumour that Tyson gave him £5million when he tied the knot with his daughter as he insisted: 'No Tyson did not give me £5million'.
Meanwhile Venezuela is being eyed up by executives for a fly on the wall TV series.
Noah went on to debunk the rumour that Tyson gave him £5million when he tied the knot with his daughter as he insisted: 'No Tyson did not give me £5million'
Boasting 1.3 million TikTok followers, Venezuela is already entertaining fans with her honest musings and candid moments, from cooking to kitting out her and Noah's static caravan home.
And following the success of the Netflix series At Home With The Furys, it is no wonder bosses are wanting to draw on the Fury popularity.
A TV insider said: 'The couple are not A-list celebrities but everyone has become obsessed with their love story.
'People are genuinely intrigued by them. Whether it’s the fact they have married so young, Venezuela’s famous family or their gypsy lifestyle, they have the ‘X factor'.
'Several TV executives think a proper fly-on-the-wall series following their lives as newlyweds in the gypsy community would be fascinating,' they told The Sun.
It is thought Netflix would be likely to produce the series due to their already established relationship with the Furys.
Venezuela's representatives told The Daily Mail: 'We have many offers on the table regarding Venezuela which we are discussing.'
THOMAS MARTINEZ
