Show Notes
Hal Steinbrenner is doubling down on Brian Cashman and Aaron Boone, and Yankees fans may not like what they're hearing! During a revealing postseason press conference, Steinbrenner defends his leadership group, blames the players for another disappointing October, and insists the Yankees had a championship-caliber roster. Meanwhile, Cashman confirms he's agreed to a new contract despite the team's continued failure to deliver another World Series title.
Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber listen as Steinbrenner and Cashman face tough questions about accountability, clubhouse culture, and criticism from Yankees legends CC Sabathia, Anthony Rizzo, and Joe Girardi. Steinbrenner also responds to Aaron Judge's call for ownership to go all in, refuses to embrace his father's public approach to holding players accountable, and explains why Boone isn't responsible for the team's postseason collapse. With the offense under fire and the same leadership remaining in place, the biggest question is whether the Yankees are truly willing to change or simply expecting different results.
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Evan Roberts is officially nervous about the Jets, and a matchup with the winless Miami Dolphins suddenly feels like a potential disaster. Despite Miami's ugly record, Evan warns that the Dolphins are better than people think, while the Jets continue to sabotage themselves with costly penalties, red-zone failures, and an offense that can't get Garrett Wilson the football. Tiki Barber weighs in on Frank Reich's struggles and why another sloppy performance could effectively end the Jets' season.
The Knicks' championship ring celebration has turned into a controversy for all the wrong reasons! Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber agree that assistant coaches receiving their rings late is hardly a scandal. But Madison Square Garden sending employees a fake offer to choose championship rings as a phishing test, when some may not receive rings at all, is a different story. Evan and Tiki blast the stunt as mean-spirited and question how anyone thought it was a good idea.
Evan and Tiki preview the Giants and Jets as they get ready for week 7 in the NFL. Can JJ McCarthy be the guy? Will the Jets take care of business against the winless Dolphins? Connor Hellebuyck gets traded to the Devils. Shaun's rooting guide. Idiots with Idioms. Week 7 picks.
Evan and Tiki on the theory that the NFL might be looking to add games on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in the future. Cinco de Luncho-O: safe to say Niko, who's filling in for Shaun, is a big fan of JJ McCarthy.
Evan and Tiki take calls on JJ McCarthy as he gets set to make his first start for the Giants. Shaun's Week 7 rooting guide. Idiots with Idioms. NFL Picks for Week 7.