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Howie Roseman Could Finally Fix the Jets Sep 09, 2026

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The Giants’ turnaround case keeps getting stronger as Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber point to recent NFL examples of teams making massive year-to-year jumps. With Jaxson Dart entering Year 2 and John Harbaugh taking over, the Giants have the kind of quarterback-coach combination that can change a season quickly. The conversation shifts to the Jets, where Evan dismisses the idea of curses and says years of losing come down to organizational incompetence. That leads to a dream scenario involving Howie Roseman somehow taking control of the franchise. Plus, Giants rookie Jack Kelly earns praise as the definition of a Harbaugh-style football player, and the crew gets sidetracked debating C-notes, Roman numerals, and some long-shot Giants bets.

Giants Could Be This Year’s Patriots Sep 09, 2026

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The Giants enter the season with a stunningly similar setup to the Patriots team that made a massive leap behind Drake Maye and Mike Vrabel. Jaxson Dart’s rookie numbers closely mirror Maye’s, while John Harbaugh gives New York the accomplished veteran coach that could accelerate the turnaround. The argument is simple: if New England could make that jump, why can’t the Giants? The biggest warning is the defense. New York’s run defense was among the league’s worst, and unless that changes, the quarterback development and upgraded roster may not matter. The pass rush offers real upside, but stopping the run could determine whether this Giants season becomes a surprise or another disappointment.

Tuesday Full Show: Aaron Judge Returns, Football Week 1 is Here Sep 08, 2026

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Radio new year is here, Aaron Judge rides into The Bronx and the Giants and Jets officially hit game week

Hour 1: Aaron Judge Returns With Yankees’ Season on the Line Sep 08, 2026

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Aaron Judge is finally back, and the Yankees now have 19 games to turn survival into a legitimate October push. After going 45-39 without their MVP, the Yankees stayed afloat, but Tampa Bay remains four games ahead and Boston is still lurking. The debate turns to whether Judge can shake off three months without real game action quickly enough to change the AL East race. The bigger priority may be getting Judge fully ready for the postseason, especially with Aaron Boone planning to pull him early from games. Should Judge lead off to maximize his plate appearances, or should the Yankees rethink how they use him late? Plus, the lineup looks deeper with Cody Bellinger, Spencer Jones, Luis Garcia and others surrounding Judge for the stretch run.

Hour 2: Darius Slayton Cut Ends Giants’ Era of Costly Drops Sep 08, 2026

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The Giants are moving on from Darius Slayton, and Shaun Morash is taking heat for calling the veteran receiver “gutless” in big moments. Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber examine why Slayton became expendable, from the costly drops to a disappointing camp, while questioning whether the Giants have left Jaxson Dart with one of the NFL’s weakest wide receiver rooms. Malik Nabers’ health, rookie Malachi Fields and Odell Beckham Jr. now carry even more pressure.

Hour 3: Jets Face a Season-Defining Test Against Tennessee Sep 08, 2026

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Aaron Judge is coming back, but how healthy is he really? Evan Roberts, Tiki Barber and Shaun Morash debate the biggest possible outcomes for Judge and the Yankees, including the fear that pushing through his injury could threaten his postseason. They also shut down the wild internet conspiracy theory surrounding Judge’s extended absence. The Jets face what feels like an immediate season-defining game against Tennessee, while former Jets coach Robert Saleh heaps surprising praise on their offense and urges Titans fans to keep New Yorkers out of the stadium. Plus, the crew examines Jaxson Dart’s lack of chemistry with the Giants’ new-look receiving corps, the Eagles’ strange relationship with Jalen Hurts, whether Shohei Ohtani can truly keep pitching and hitting full-time, and the NFL’s growing push toward football nearly every day of the week.

Hour 4: Tiki and Evan Debate Aaron Judge’s Return Strategy Sep 08, 2026

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Tiki, Evan, and Shaun analyze the lineup strategy for Aaron Judge's return to the Yankees and revisit their summer predictions regarding his recovery timeline. They also discuss Zach Rosenblatt’s reporting on the Jets, focusing on Woody Johnson’s relationship with Robert Saleh and the organizational outlook on Geno Smith.

(00:01:50) Nicknames and Kon-Tiki

(00:05:56) Jameis Winston Backup Debate

(00:15:47) Judge Return Predictions

(00:22:38) Zach Rosenblatt Jets Report

(00:38:26) Judge Conspiracy Theory

(00:43:04) Jets Super Bowl Hopes

Jameis Winston Has Completely Won Over the Giants Sep 08, 2026

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Jameis Winston’s Giants extension sparks a heated debate over just how valuable he is behind Jaxson Dart. Tiki Barber argues Winston is one of the NFL’s best backup quarterbacks, praising his leadership, experience and impact inside the locker room, while Shaun Morash admits Winston has completely won him over after he originally hated the signing. Evan Roberts also revisits the crew’s Aaron Judge return predictions after the Yankees star finally gets back, with Morash coming remarkably close to the actual date. They debate what Judge can deliver down the stretch and why October will ultimately define the Yankees’ season.

Aaron Judge’s October Could Define Yankees Career Sep 08, 2026

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Aaron Judge is returning, but nobody truly knows how healthy the Yankees captain actually is. Evan Roberts, Tiki Barber and Shaun Morash debate the most likely ways Judge’s season ends, from a World Series run to another injury derailing his comeback, and question whether he may simply be pushing through pain because October is approaching. The conversation also veers into a wild internet conspiracy theory claiming Judge’s absence was actually a secret PED suspension, an idea Evan firmly denounces despite the suspicious timing fueling online speculation. Plus, the crew compares Zach Wilson and J.J. McCarthy as quarterback disappointments and debates which former first-round pick deserves the harsher bust label.

Robert Saleh’s Jets Praise Is Hard to Believe Sep 08, 2026

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Robert Saleh is suddenly praising the Jets offense as a potential top-ten unit, but Evan Roberts isn’t buying it. Evan, Tiki Barber and Shaun Morash debate whether Saleh is being genuine or simply trying to bury any bitterness toward Woody Johnson after his firing. They also react to Saleh urging Titans fans not to sell their tickets to traveling Jets supporters. The focus quickly turns to how enormous Jets-Titans feels for New York’s season, with Evan warning that a loss could send everything spiraling fast. Plus, the crew questions whether Shohei Ohtani can realistically continue as a full-time starting pitcher and hitter, or whether a bullpen role makes more sense.

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