Show Notes
The Giants have a quarterback controversy after J.J. McCarthy nearly engineered a miraculous comeback against the Saints! Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber debate whether McCarthy deserves to start over Jameis Winston, with Tiki breaking down the good, the bad, and the ugly from McCarthy's wild fourth quarter. Is he really just a younger, more athletic version of Winston? And is Jameis one bad performance away from losing his job?
Meanwhile, Evan absolutely unloads on Cam Skattebo, calling him one of the most overrated athletes he's seen in years! After Skattebo played just six snaps, Tiki explains why his struggles go well beyond fumbling and why John Harbaugh is desperately searching for a running back to seize the starting job. Plus, stunning news about Jalen Hurts' season-ending blood clots, the Giants somehow maintaining control of the NFC East, and why the Jets deserve no sympathy after their loss to the Patriots.
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Bradfo catches up with two former Mets turned Rays, Freddy Peralta and Steven Matz to discuss their journeys to the World Series, what has changed since their Mets days, Matz's memories of the Mets World Series run, and more!
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.