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The Yankees general manager has spoken, and we have a lot of thoughts on his assessment of the offseason, from Craig Carton strongly defending Cashman to Tommy Lugauer ripping the Yanks for essentially running it back.

Craig Carton believes the Giants suffered a setback as Todd Monken accepted the Browns head coach job over Giants offensive coordinator. Plus, Boomer and Gio on who the best fit to help develop Jaxson Dart would be (25:43); Evan & Tiki react to a report that former Jets OC Tanner Engstrand is in play with the Giants (36:10); Tiki also gives his top five candidates for OC (53:56); Craig and C-Mac debate whether the Giants or Jets have the brighter future (1:14:05)

Boomer and Gio are intrigued by a report that the Jets reached out to Jon Gruden for a coordinator position. Plus, why Evan Roberts believes this is all a set up for Gruden to become head coach in 2027 (18:20); Evan & Tiki discuss the hopelessness of the Jets (35:23); Craig Carton calls out the Jets and the Gruden delusion (59:00); Boomer and Gio on the mess that the Jets find themselves in with their coordinators (1:13:28).

Matthew Schaefer called in to Boomer and Gio after his Islanders finished off a season sweep of Boomer's Rangers, while Team USA legend Mike Eruzione also joined the show. Plus, SNY's Connor Hughes gave Evan and Tiki the latest on the Jets quest to fill their coaching staff, and Ian Begley provided the Giannis trade intel.

Boomer and Gio react to the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade demand and the possibility of him becoming a Knick. Plus, SNY Knicks reporter Ian Begley joins Evan & Tiki to talk Giannis and more (12:13); Evan & Tiki give their thoughts of a potential Giannis trade (28:58); Craig Carton and C-Mac talk Giannis to the Knicks with ‘Basketball Jones' (46:17), and Craig and C-Mac on the likelihood that the Knicks part ways with Karl-Anthony Towns for Giannis (57:39).

The Rangers get swept but dos it count? The Jets may have another QB option, the Knicks prep for Lebron, and much more

Evan wakes up furious at the two people he works with, and it starts with a simple point: the New York Islanders swept the New York Rangers and Evan wants full credit, no asterisks. Shaun tries to wave it off with “the Rangers quit,” which turns into an all-out fight about what “counts,” rivalry pride, and whether Ranger fans are ducking the embarrassment after the Garden got loud for Islanders fans at Madison Square Garden and UBS Arena. Then Tiki Barber lights the fuse on a totally different argument: could Kirk Cousins actually make sense for the New York Jets, not just as a stopgap starter but as a future “player-coach” type who helps shape the offense? The crew debates the age factor, the directionless feel of the Jets, and whether this is a “bottom out” year or a “build something” year, with names flying everywhere from Atlanta Falcons money mechanics to Frank Reich, Aaron Glenn, Malik Willis, and J. J. McCarthy. Plus, the phones go crazy: Islanders fans demand Shaun “own it,” Rangers fans double down on the apathy defense, and the hour ends with more fuel added to the fire, including Matthew Schaefer “king of New York” talk, Chris Drury trust issues, and a surprise moment where James Dolan somehow enters the chat.

Hour 2 opens with Jon Gruden finally addressing the rumor mill on Tampa sports radio, flatly saying there was “never anything” from the New York Jets. Evan and Tiki Barber dig into what that actually means, parsing the difference between an “offer” versus contact through agents, friends, or back channels, and why the wording can be technically true while still avoiding the full story. They also push back hard on fans dismissing credible reporting, defending Diana Russini and Zack Rosenblatt and explaining how information can be real while still being shaped by the motivations of whoever leaked it. The conversation turns into a bigger question: who benefits from the Gruden chatter being out there, and could it make Aaron Glenn look better or worse depending on what gets pinned on him versus Woody Johnson? Then the show takes a left turn into comedy when a caller, Ozzie from Woodridge, “bullies” both Evan and Shaun about their hair on YouTube, leading to on-air style changes, hat reveals, and plenty of roasting. On the phones, the Malik Willis conversation heats up with callers pitching him as a real Jets swing, plus trade ideas and fear that he ends up elsewhere. The hour closes by pivoting to the NBA trade deadline drama: how a potential Giannis Antetokounmpo move could ripple into a New York Knicks decision on Karl-Anthony Towns, why Oklahoma City Thunder and Golden State Warriors keep getting mentioned, and the ultimate high-risk debate: is Anthony Davis worth the gamble if you are chasing a title?

Evan starts by waving the white flag on winter, then quickly pivots into a debate that takes over the segment: why are Los Angeles Lakers at New York Knicks tickets at Madison Square Garden suddenly the hottest regular-season get in years? Is it the “last chance” to see LeBron James in the Garden, is it actually about Luka Dončić, or is it just pure MSG hype? The crew argues about whether LeBron even has a real Garden legacy, why Barclays does not command the same prices, and how much of this is New York chasing a moment they do not want to miss. Along the way, callers weigh in on the iconic player plus iconic venue theory, and Evan admits he once paid big to see LeBron and barely remembers the details now, making the whole “last chance” logic even funnier. Then the segment takes a sharp turn into classic New York chaos when a caller tries to pitch a blockbuster New York Mets and New York Yankees trade involving Juan Soto, and Evan shuts it down fast, with plenty of jokes and disbelief before the show rolls on.

The 4th and final hour of Evan & Tiki is packed with Jets drama and classic WFAN chaos. Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic joins to break down the reported Jon Gruden phone call with the Jets, who made the call, Aaron Glenn's shaky footing, Woody Johnson's involvement, and the uncertain plan at offensive coordinator and quarterback. Plus, calls on the Rangers vs Islanders rivalry, Knicks history debates, Mets vs Yankees lineup arguments, WWE Royal Rumble predictions, and a hilarious edition of Idiots With Idioms to close out the show.

It is a packed sports and pop culture run as the Brooklyn Nets hit the road, the New York Rangers, New Jersey Devils, and New York Islanders all take the ice, and New York Knicks host the Los Angeles Lakers at MSG in what might be the hottest ticket in years. Then the conversation veers into WWE madness with the Royal Rumble airing at a very strange Saturday afternoon time from Saudi Arabia. Viewing habits get debated, streaming platforms get questioned, and bold predictions are made, including a surprise pick involving Braun Breaker, plus talk of Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, Liv Morgan, and Sami Zayn. And just when things cannot get any more unhinged, the weekly fan favorite returns as “Idiots With Idioms” delivers an all time long, chaotic recap of verbal slip ups across the station. Sports, wrestling, nostalgia, and total nonsense all wrapped into one very busy segment.

The conversation picks up on the Jon Gruden storyline with Evan laying out why, if the idea truly came from ownership, it would signal just how desperate the New York Jets might be. Evan argues that if Jon Gruden ever returns to coaching, it would take both money and real power, and the Jets might be the only team willing to hand him the keys to the franchise. The crew also discusses the unspoken reality that any team openly embracing Gruden could face quiet backlash from the rest of the league, even if fans never see it publicly. From there, the phones flip the segment toward hockey and New York sports pride. Callers gush over Matthew Schaefer, with bold claims that he is already the new king of New York sports. Evan pushes back on the hype, agreeing Schaefer is special but cautioning against crowning dynasties after a few months, which turns into a heated back and forth about prospects, sure things, and why fans always protect their own guys. The segment closes with a classic Knicks history argument as callers debate who really kept the New York Knicks from winning a championship in the 1990s. Evan breaks down why both Michael Jordan and Hakeem Olajuwon were roadblocks, but draws a clear distinction with LeBron James, arguing LeBron never haunted the Knicks the way Jordan did, and that the lingering resentment toward him says more about fan emotion than actual history.

Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic joins the show to address Jon Gruden publicly denying the Jets rumor and makes it crystal clear: he stands by his reporting that the New York Jets made a phone call to gauge interest, not that they offered him a job. Zack explains why Gruden might be playing semantics, why it may not benefit him to embarrass a team, and how stories like this get distorted once they hit the rumor mill. From there, the conversation turns to the Jets larger plan, or lack of one. Zack says the offensive coordinator search has been messy and shifting, but he still believes Frank Reich is the most likely landing spot because he would function as the “head coach of the offense,” allowing Aaron Glenn to focus on defense. They also dig into the quarterback problem, the thin list of realistic options, and why the Jets are stuck between short-term band-aids and a long-term rebuild. Finally, Zack tackles the biggest fear Jets fans have: Woody Johnson getting too involved as pressure mounts. He describes how quickly the internal plan seemed to change, why the coaching staff decisions scream disarray, and how the Jets are being mocked around the league in a way he has not seen during his time covering the team. The interview ends with the blunt question of whether this job is becoming toxic, and what happens next if the Jets stumble again.

Evan reacts to Robert Saleh being introduced as the new head coach of the Tennessee Titans and plays the clip that is driving New York Jets fans crazy, Saleh joking that in New York, when he did not call plays, he felt like a “timeout and red flag guy” with the best seat in the house. Evan explains why it does not annoy him the way it annoys Jets fans, and instead turns it into a bigger point about how hard the jump is from coordinator to head coach when you are no longer fully plugged into the scheme every snap. From there, the conversation shifts into a blunt lesson about the risks of hiring first-time head coaches and why Woody Johnson keeps putting the Jets in the same cycle. The crew connects it back to the current direction under Aaron Glenn and why the rumored pursuit of veteran offensive leadership like Frank Reich makes sense if you want the “head coach of the offense” alongside a defensive-minded head coach. Then, right on cue, the segment flips into levity as Shaun launches Cinco de Loncho, a rapid-fire Top 5 of what to watch with no football this weekend, including the debut of NBC Sunday night hoops, the Grammys, and anything Craig has not already spoiled.

Evan finally tapping out on winter, then immediately pivots into the strangest market story in New York sports right now: why Los Angeles Lakers at New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden has turned into a premium ticket that is somehow bigger than recent LeBron visits and even other historic regular-season moments. Evan challenges the idea that this is about a “last chance” to see LeBron James at MSG, arguing there is no real Garden legacy the way Michael Jordan had, and questioning why the cheaper Barclays Center option does not scratch the same itch. Then the twist: a caller insists the real draw is Luka Dončić, not LeBron, which sends the crew into a full LeBron vs Luka demand debate, including the “iconic player, iconic venue” argument and whether paying that kind of money is actually worth it years later. From there the segment veers into pure Nets anxiety. A caller asks for a sanity check on reports and speculation linking Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Brooklyn Nets, and Evan goes off: if the Nets chase Giannis right now while tanking, he wants heads to roll. He breaks down what is real reporting versus dot-connecting, why offseason timing matters, and why Brooklyn should only be involved as a facilitator for assets, not as a desperate buyer. The rant brings back an all-time flashback to Evan's on-air reaction to the James Harden trade, and he warns that a Giannis move would make that meltdown look tame.

With the NBA trade deadline days away, the conversation turns into pure domino math: what happens to the New York Knicks if Giannis Antetokounmpo does not get moved, and why that directly impacts Karl-Anthony Towns. Evan and Tiki Barber lay out the “60/40” trade vibe, the incentive for Giannis to move before the deadline, and why the Bucks might wait for a better summer offer. They also explain why the Knicks are boxed in by pick rules and roster construction, meaning a separate KAT deal could actually hurt their chances if the real goal is a future Giannis swing. The segment then pivots to fit, coaching, and buy-in, including a telling quote from Mikal Bridges about being “coachable,” and what it says about the Knicks identity under Mike Brown. The calls bring the chaos: are the Oklahoma City Thunder the real threat with all that draft capital, do the Golden State Warriors have the Super Bowl-week buzz angle, and is the ultimate gamble worth it, flipping KAT for Anthony Davis if it means a higher title ceiling?

Jon Gruden finally addresses the Jets rumor on Tampa sports radio, saying there was “never anything” from the New York Jets. Evan and Tiki Barber break down the wording and explain how this can turn into a semantics game, offer versus contact, agent versus direct call, and why reports can be true even when the details get twisted. They also defend Diana Russini and Zack Rosenblatt from the “they're making it up” crowd, while admitting everyone involved has motivations when stories leak. Then the segment takes a hilarious detour when Ozzie from Woodridge bullies Evan into changing his hair and bullies Shaun into hiding under a winter hat on YouTube, leading to an on-air reveal and plenty of roasting before the calls keep rolling.

The Jets quarterback conversation hits a breaking point as Evan, Tiki Barber, and Shaun run through the brutal list of realistic options, from Kirk Cousins to lottery tickets and pure desperation. The debate centers on one question every New York Jets fan is asking right now: are you building something for the future or should you just bottom out completely? They argue why being stuck in the middle is the worst possible outcome, why the Jets feel directionless at quarterback, and whether a short-term Cousins plan makes any sense as a bridge, mentor, or future coach-in-waiting. Callers throw out names like Malik Willis and J. J. McCarthy as the frustration grows, with everyone agreeing on one thing: right now, nobody knows what the Jets plan actually is.

Evan comes in fired up and wastes no time calling out both sides, starting with the New York Islanders sweeping the New York Rangers in dominant fashion. What should be a simple celebration turns into chaos when Shaun claims the sweep “doesn't count” because the Rangers have quit on the season. That argument sends the show into a full-blown Islanders vs Rangers war, with fights over excuses, pride, tanking, and whether fans get to decide what counts and what doesn't. The debate hits everything from the letter sent to Rangers fans, shut-down stars, and embarrassing losses at Madison Square Garden and UBS Arena, to callers piling on and demanding Shaun own it. Islanders fans celebrate taking “blood,” Rangers fans insist they do not care, and Evan refuses to let anyone rewrite the rules after a season-long sweep. This one spirals fast and never lets up.

Brian Cashman claims the Yankees aren't the same team, Eli won't get in the Hall, and much more

Evan and Tiki react to Brian Cashman's media session and the line that set Yankee fans off: the idea the Yankees are not “running it back.” Is he right, just terrible at saying it, or both? The guys debate whether last year's trade deadline basically was the Yankees' offseason, what's still missing without a true Soto replacement, and how the team should handle Anthony Volpe's rehab and role when he returns. Then the calls roll in, from prospect trade debates and “go get a bat” arguments, to a Mets tangent on Eugenio Suárez vs. giving Mark Vientos one last runway. Hour wraps with Knicks trade chatter and Mikal Bridges' brutally honest “entitlement” quote as Giannis rumors hang in the background. Time Codes 00:00 — Cashman meets the media, Yankees fans immediately annoyed 01:18 — “Just say it's similar” vs Cashman over-explaining why they're different 02:23 — The blunt truth: “They added ONE player” and it feels like the same roster 04:41 — Bigger issue: 15 years, one World Series run, and no Soto replacement 05:15 — Tiki's counter: Cashman is right, just said it in the worst way 05:55 — The trade deadline as the real “offseason” and why that's actually unique 07:03 — AL East framing: Blue Jays, Red Sox, and why “track record” matters 10:40 — “Leave no doubt” offseason vs Yankees budgeting, Dodgers standards, and choices 16:24 — Volpe update: “110%” and “deploy properly” sounds like a role change 18:49 — Call: Yankee fan talks trades, Dominguez and Spencer Jones, and patience 24:30 — Call: Mets tangent, Kyle Tucker opt-out mechanics and the Suárez debate 26:12 — Mark Vientos “final stand” season and why a one-year vet could block him 28:05 — Call: Paul Skenes trade fantasy, prospect “forbidden fruit,” and control years 31:17 — The “pied-à-terre” detour and why it turns into a comedy bit 35:42 — Call: Yankees flexibility, then Knicks trade anxiety after a win 40:14 — Mikal Bridges' “entitlement” quote, being coachable, and trade-rumor pressure 43:16 — Giannis reality check: if it happens, Bridges is likely in the deal

Evan and Tiki start Hour 2 with a stat that confirms what everyone's been feeling: the NFL playoffs have been called way looser, with penalties, false starts, and especially holding dropping hard compared to the regular season. They debate whether it's better teams, better discipline, or a league-wide “let them play” emphasis, plus the one-off moments that still ruin it for everyone. From there, the show pivots back to New York, starting with calls on the Yankees and the bigger question of what fans even expected this offseason. The conversation turns into a Monday morning quarterback exercise, including the idea that the one move that could have changed everything was adding a true lockdown bullpen arm. They also hit the ongoing concern: too many “ifs” across the roster, and whether the bullpen is the biggest risk heading into 2026. Then the hour goes full New York chaos: a date-night detour about Rascal Flatts, a quick Mets roster chemistry question, and a deep dive into the real Giannis conversation, not just “can he play,” but can he handle New York. The guys replay Giannis' famous “failure” press conference exchange and ask the only question that matters if he becomes a Knick: will that mindset survive a brutal city after a playoff loss? Calls roll in on what “the core” even means, which players are truly untouchable, and whether New York fans will ever accept anything but championship or bust.

The crew goes off on the Hall of Fame “leak season” and argues why the NFL should stop the slow drip and just make it a true NFL Honors moment. Then it turns into a full Hall of Fame courtroom: why Bill Belichick didn't get in (and whether “still coaching” is the real reason), how the voting rules have changed for coaches, contributors, and veterans, and why conspiracy theories pop up the second the process gets murky. Plus, the Giants angle: is Eli Manning a first-ballot lock or a classic “he'll get in, just not right away” case? The guys go through the finalists list, debate what actually matters now (stats vs. greatness vs. uniqueness), and push back on the loudest anti-Eli arguments. And to close it out, the Knicks get a major piece of outside help as a new report throws real uncertainty into Jayson Tatum's return timeline, which could flip the entire East playoff picture.

Hour 4 of Evan & Tiki gets wild as a Vikings fan letter sparks a deep dive into a long-forgotten conspiracy theory accusing the Giants of cheating in the 2000 NFC Championship Game. Tiki Barber shuts it down in emphatic fashion, breaking down why the 41-0 blowout was no fluke. Plus, calls on Jets patience, Yankees playoff expectations, Cody Bellinger's awkward press conference, Knicks trade rumors involving Giannis, Super Bowl QB matchups, and classic Evan & Tiki chaos to close the show.

A listener drops an all time Minnesota classic: Vikings fans swear the Giants “cheated” in the 2000 NFC Championship by tapping into on field communications and knowing every play. The guys react in real time, pull up the old accusation, and then immediately do the obvious thing that ruins the conspiracy. They replay how that 41-0 game actually unfolded, how fast it became a bloodbath, and why “they stole our signals” sounds a lot like what people say when they cannot accept a historic beatdown. Tiki, who was on the team, shuts it down flat and explains why something like that would not stay secret in an NFL locker room. From there, the show pivots right back into New York pain with Jets calls. A fan admits it is getting harder and harder to defend the current direction, but also makes the point that firing coaches nonstop does not magically make the job more appealing. The guys break down the ugly truth: for the Jets, trust is only earned one way, winning, and everything else is just noise.

Is there actual tension brewing between Bo Nix and Sean Payton, or is it just a miscommunication blown up into a storyline? The guys react to the “verbal spat” vibes, Payton joking about Nix's medical history, and why that kind of honesty might play with fans but can rub a quarterback the wrong way. Then the conversation turns into pure Jets desperation logic. If there's even a whiff of a QB being unhappy somewhere, Jets fans start drawing up trades on a napkin. Would you take a swing on Bo Nix if the price was somehow reasonable, or is Tiki right that it's pointless without the coach and infrastructure that made him succeed in the first place? The crew debates the fantasy vs. reality, the “we've got nothing to lose” mindset, and why a Denver breakup doesn't automatically mean a New York solution. And then the Knicks get the kind of outside help that changes a season. A new report adds real uncertainty to Jayson Tatum's return outlook, which could swing the East race and reshape what a Celtics matchup looks like in the spring.

The guys are sick of “leak season.” Instead of letting the Hall of Fame results trickle out through reports and whispers, they argue the NFL should make it a real moment again, like a true NFL Honors reveal, not the schedule-release-style slow drip that ruins the drama. From there, it turns into the two biggest lightning rods: Bill Belichick and Eli Manning. Why is the Belichick conversation always louder than it needs to be, and is the simplest explanation the real one, that the Hall doesn't want an active coach getting in? And for Giants fans losing their minds over Eli not being first ballot, the crew tries to cut through the outrage and talk reality: he's getting in, but the “slam dunk” resume argument is not as clean as people want it to be. It's a debate about the process, the presentation, and why the NFL keeps stepping on its own big moment.

The Giannis trade chatter keeps building, and this segment hits it from every angle. It starts with Robin Lopez saying Giannis “fits” best with the Miami Heat, which immediately sets off the pushback. Do the Heat really want it more, or is that just Pat Riley mythology? From there, Evan and Tiki reveal they made Giannis trade predictions months ago and decide to keep them sealed until a deal actually happens. Calls pour in and quickly turn the conversation to the Knicks' real problem: if you're trading for Giannis, what exactly is “the core” you're trying to protect? Jalen Brunson is the obvious untouchable, but everything else gets debated, including Josh Hart's impact on the locker room and how many key pieces you realistically have to give up. Then it becomes the biggest question of all: can Giannis handle New York? The guys break down his famous “failure” press conference moment and argue that the explanation might play in Milwaukee, but it will not fly here. In New York, if you gut the roster for a superstar, the expectation becomes simple: win a championship, or it's a failure.

Evan and Tiki kick off with the numbers behind what it feels like everyone has noticed: the NFL playoffs have been called looser, with penalties way down and offensive holding dropping dramatically. They debate whether it's simply better, cleaner teams or a deliberate “let them play” postseason emphasis, plus the rare moments when the whistle suddenly tightens and drives everyone crazy. Then it shifts back to New York sports expectations. A Yankees caller argues that being better on Opening Day actually matters and that Cashman can always patch holes at the deadline. That leads to a bigger discussion about how low the bar has gotten for Yankees fans, what upgrade they actually wanted, and why the bullpen still feels like the shakiest part of the 2026 picture. Finally, the Knicks conversation turns into a full-on Giannis reality check. The guys replay his famous “is this season a failure?” press conference exchange and ask the only question that matters if he lands in New York: can that mindset survive the Knicks' championship-or-bust pressure, the media, and the fan base after a playoff loss.

Evan and Tiki dive into the idea of “forbidden fruit” trades and what it would actually take for Yankees fans to part with elite young talent in a true blockbuster scenario. The conversation shifts to roster flexibility, prospects earning real opportunities, and why patience still matters more than panic. From there, the focus moves to the Knicks, where recent wins clash with ongoing trade rumors. The guys break down why Mikal Bridges still divides the fan base, how his own comments about coachability and entitlement stood out, and why any serious pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo would almost certainly have to include Bridges. A classic Evan and Tiki segment that blends big swings, reality checks, and a few entertaining detours along the way.

Brian Cashman's update on Anthony Volpe stands out when he says the shortstop will return at “110%” and be “deployed properly.” Evan and Tiki break down what that wording really means, why it could signal a change in how Volpe is handled, and whether the Yankees are finally moving away from force feeding him everyday reps. The discussion spills into roster flexibility, prospect patience, and a few classic Yankees fan trade fantasies.

Brian Cashman met the media and managed to do the one thing Yankee fans knew was coming but still weren't ready for. He pushed back on the idea that the Yankees are “running the same team back,” and in the process somehow made everyone even angrier. Evan and Tiki break down what Cashman meant versus how he said it, why Gerrit Cole's return is both obvious and not enough, and how the front office keeps leaning on last year's trade deadline as proof this team is different. The guys debate whether the Yankees actually improved, or just reframed the same roster with better PR, why the “growing pains” comment made no sense, and how losing Juan Soto still hangs over everything. Is Cashman technically right but emotionally tone deaf, or is this just another case of Yankees fans being sold the same story with new wording? Plus, a deeper look at roster flexibility, young players like Jason Dominguez and Spencer Jones, and why this franchise still refuses to leave “no doubt” heading into Opening Day. Featuring discussion of the New York Yankees, Brian Cashman, Gerrit Cole, Cody Bellinger, Anthony Volpe, and how this all stacks up against division rivals like the Toronto Blue Jays and Boston Red Sox.

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The Jets sprial into a further mess, the Giants need for an OC takes a turn, and Giannis asks out, sort of.

The Jets hit the reset button again, and the fallout is ugly. With Aaron Glenn firing coaches and still searching for an offensive coordinator, the conversation turns to the wildest report yet: the Jets allegedly offered Jon Gruden a staff role, and the guys think that only happens if Woody Johnson is the one making the call. That sparks the bigger question: is this the setup for Gruden to become the next Jets head coach once the season goes sideways? Hour 1 dives into why the Jets feel like a disaster in the making for 2026: no OC, no QB, and a staff that looks like a collection of “singles to center field” hires. The crew debates whether the franchise should just go full drastic now, or ride out Glenn, embrace the tank, chase the No. 1 pick, and then make the big swing later (Arch Manning dreams included). Plus, a heated caller debate on whether Gruden should ever be hired again, the reality of the Jets' league-wide reputation, cap space vs dead money, and a potential “path forward” that includes a real play-caller and a quarterback swing like Malik Willis or Teddy Bridgewater. Then it's a quick pivot to Knicks notes after a win, with Karl-Anthony Towns again sitting late, Clyde calling out the defense, and more questions about crunch-time lineups.

Hour 2 opens with the debut of “Tiki's Top 5,” as Tiki lays out his preferred Giants offensive coordinator candidates after Todd Monken comes off the board. Matt Nagy sits at the top of the conversation thanks to the Andy Reid connection and play-calling experience, with other names like Kliff Kingsbury, Dave Ragone, Davis Webb, and a young riser in Declan Doyle getting a look. The big theme: Giants fans are ready to trust John Harbaugh no matter what, but the OC choice matters for Jaxson Dart and the direction of the offense. Then the show pivots back to the Jets, who reportedly hire a new defensive coordinator (Brian Duker) after a virtual interview just hours earlier. The guys react to what it says about the organization, how it essentially makes Aaron Glenn the real defensive boss while also trying to survive as head coach, and why Jets fans are spiraling into full-on “Woody meddling” paranoia. From there it turns into a true sports buffet: Giannis trade buzz heats up with Knicks fans debating whether the best move is waiting for the offseason leverage, while the crew rips into the Hall of Fame process after Bill Belichick is not first ballot and Bill Polian claims he is not 100% sure who he voted for. Plus, a classic WFAN flashback featuring Steve Summers going at the lone writer who did not vote for Jacob deGrom, and a hilarious detour into Charlie Weis Jr, Jaxson Dart, and an accidental Mark Wahlberg conspiracy.

The Jets rumor mill hits a new level when reports surface that New York reached out to Jon Gruden, and the crew immediately connects the dots to a bigger, messier question: is this really Aaron Glenn's show, or is Woody Johnson still lurking with “suggestions” that can shake the whole building? Connor Hughes joins to explain what he's hearing from inside the organization, why the Jets' coaching plan has felt scattered, and how quickly a bad start could turn any “big name” hire into instant chaos. Along the way, the conversation digs into how toxic the Jets' reputation has become around the league, why the staff changes caught people off guard, and why the franchise feels like it's stuck in a never ending cycle of headlines, embarrassment, and “trust us” messaging. If Gruden turned them down once, does that make it even more likely the Jets come crawling back later, especially if the season goes sideways again? And if the Jets keep operating like this, what does that say about who's really steering the ship?

Evan & Tiki react to Art Stapleton linking former Jets OC Tanner Engstrand to the New York Giants, debate whether the Jets are officially the NFL's most dysfunctional franchise, and dive into coaching chaos, quarterback uncertainty, and front office leadership issues. Plus, fiery caller reactions, media feuds involving Joel Sherman, Jets despair at an all-time high, Yankees trade chatter, Mets contract talk, and classic WFAN banter you won't get anywhere else.

We went back into the archives to see how we actually reacted when Sam Darnold signed with Seattle, and it turns out we barely reacted at all. Instead of breaking down Darnold, we immediately pivoted to what it meant for everyone else. Now that Darnold is in the Super Bowl, we revisit that moment and ask what we missed. Plus, a surprising on-air moment involving Jerry Recco and an open Tampa Bay Buccaneers radio job. Why didn't Jerry bring it up directly, what the role really entails, and why this might be a bigger opportunity than it sounds. A mix of hindsight, media honesty, and a classic WFAN sidebar that turns into something much more interesting.

A new Giants OC curveball hits when Art Stapleton floats Tanner Engstrom as a legitimate candidate after his Jets exit, citing his coaching ties and the idea that he may have been doomed by the Jets' quarterback situation. Evan and Tiki debate whether a fresh start with Jaxson Dart could unlock something different, even if Engstrom's first run as a coordinator didn't exactly inspire confidence. It quickly turns into a bigger point about trusting John Harbaugh, and the hilarious reality that Engstrom becoming competent in New York would only add another chapter to the “Jets ruin everyone” narrative. Then the show takes a sharp left into the station's internal soap opera as Tommy's group chat presence, late-night takes, and “who stole whose idea” drama becomes its own mini-segment, complete with receipts and a little friendly sabotage speculation. After that, the Mets portion arrives: Freddy Peralta meets the media and gets asked about an extension, and the crew reads between the lines. The instant “I just got here” framing tells the story, he's not eager to talk long-term yet, and it doesn't sound like something that's happening soon from either side. The segment closes with WFAN audio gold, including the rediscovery of the John Heyman blow-up clip and a new Clyde Frazier drop that instantly earns a spot in the rotation.

Pure Browns dysfunction after Jim Schwartz reportedly tells Cleveland he wants out, creating a ridiculous scenario where candidates were told “you have to keep the DC,” only for the team to hire Todd Monken and suddenly the DC doesn't even want to stay. Evan and Tiki rip the process as another example of an organization tripping over itself, and Evan admits it almost makes Jets fans feel a tiny bit better knowing there's another franchise living in the same mess. From there, the conversation spirals into a broader takedown of how “bad organizations stay bad,” plus a quick rant on how meaningless the Pro Bowl has become, before Evan unveils his Top 5 most likely Jets head coaches for Week 1 of 2027, headlined by the nuclear prediction everyone is bracing for: Jon Gruden. Then the show pivots hard into Yankees frustration after Joe Sherman's rant goes viral and Sean fires back, calling out the “old guard” of baseball writers and the idea that fans with microphones are supposed to apologize for criticizing the team's spending. The anger keeps rolling when a lifelong Yankees fan calls in and says she's finally refusing her season tickets after three decades, forcing the crew to walk the tightrope between “the offseason hasn't impressed” and “this team is still a postseason lock if the core is healthy.”

Evan lays out his blunt read on the Jets reaching out to Jon Gruden: it feels less like a coordinator search and more like a preview of what Woody Johnson might do when Aaron Glenn is gone. To separate paranoia from reality, the show brings in Jets reporter Connor Hughes to explain what he's hearing inside the building, how “hands off” Woody really is, and why a name like Gruden almost certainly touched ownership at some level. Connor details how the Jets' staff plan has shifted in real time, why candidates believed the defensive coordinator job was traditional before Aaron Glenn decided he wanted to call plays, and how the process spiraled from big-name interviews into a lesser-known hire with Glenn essentially running the defense. On offense, he explains the original plan to keep Tanner Engstrom in place with a veteran “head coach of the offense,” why firing him complicates things, and why Frank Reich is trending as the likely answer once the required interview process plays out. The bigger takeaway is the one Jets fans can't escape: the organization is getting mocked league-wide, the timeline to get a staff and quarterback plan in order is shrinking fast, and any Gruden connection is gasoline on a situation that already feels toxic. The segment then pivots to the Giants, where optimism is rising under John Harbaugh and the OC opening is suddenly one of the most attractive springboards in the league. Finally, the show reacts to fresh Browns drama involving Jim Schwartz, adding another dose of “what are they doing?” dysfunction to a day that already has plenty of it.