Jerry and Joe B are here for one more show, our last before radio new year. The Aaron Rodgers vs Jihad Ward saga continues and Aaron Rodgers said his time with the Jets has been like living in a dream. The Jets have a lot to live up to and Joe says it behind with a must-win in week 1. The Jets have had expectations this high very few times before. Jerry found one comment from Joe Schoen to be a little curious. The Giants just need to tread water early on. CLo is in for Jerry today. Joe Douglas says the Jets know what is expected of them. This week was Gleyber Torres in a nutshell. Joe is still too aggravated about the Justin Verlander trade to watch him face the Yankees tonight. Harrison Bader was claimed by the Reds. In the final segment of the hour, Joe recalls Bruce Springsteen’s only time opening for another band - and he got booed off the stage. Then Jerry asks Joe which NFL teams he’s buying and selling.
Bad weather can ruin a vacation and there’s nothing we can do about it. Hal said the Yankees could look for outside help to evaluate their analytics operation. Jerry thinks the Yankees can be fixed but it will cost Hal a lot of money. The Mets fired a few front office members and reports say other teams do not expect Pete Alonso to be traded. Joe and Jerry agree that the Mets shouldn’t wait until Pete Alonso hits free agency. Sign him now. CLo returns for an update but first we discuss Bruce Springsteen concerts, college towns and Joe traveling to a Penn State game. Joe Douglas says the focus is on the Bills and Joe is beside himself that the Colts still have more AFC East titles than the Jets despite not being in the division for the last 20 years. Joe wants the Jets to destroy the Patriots. Ronald Acuna is having a record-setting season and Mookie Betts had an all-time great August. In the final segment of the hour, Jerry and Joe preview the Rutgers football season. Is fan behavior a problem everywhere?
Jerry and Joe remember Hall of Famer Gil Brandt who passed away yesterday at the age of 91. Then Jerry plays “ripped from the headlines” with Joe. CLo is back with another update but first we hear about Joe’s bobblehead and stuffed animal collection. Aaron Rodgers spoke at length about how great his experience with the Jets has been so far. Mike Evans could be heading out of Tampa Bay soon. Are the Jets a possible landing spot? Breaking down the Tom Brady / Irina Shayk / Bradley Cooper love triangle. Topless beaches do not provide the experience you want. In the final segment of the hour, Gary Myers joins the show to talk about his new book about the 1986 Giants.
Jerry and Joe remember the 1986 Giants after hearing Gary Myers share some stories from the book. If the Jets don’t win in the next few years with Aaron Rodgers it feels like they never will. CLo returns for his final update and has audio of Cardinals HC Jonathan Gannon trying to fire up his team. Joe is not happy that the ACC is inviting Stanford and Cal to join the conference. Pete Carroll stands by what Joe says is the worst call in the history of football. Team USA is struggling overseas. Ronny Mauricio is expected to make his debut tonight but the Mets are on Apple TV. The Yankees, with Jasson Dominguez and Austin Wells, are on Prime. Joe isn’t happy about it all. In our Moment of The Day, Jerry and Joe have some thoughts on nude beaches. In the final segment of the week, Joe makes his predictions for the Jets and Giants seasons.