Evan & Tiki

Shaun and Tiki break down the idea of trading for Tremaine Edmunds and why adding a proven veteran linebacker could stabilize a young defense, especially with major turnover expected at the position. They examine Bobby Okereke’s future, the value of experience on a rebuilding roster, and why Edmunds could still have several productive years left.

The conversation then shifts to the Giants’ No. 5 pick and the ongoing running back chatter, with the guys arguing the team has far bigger needs than adding another ball carrier. Is this pick better used on defense, the offensive line, or by moving down to gain assets? Plus, a heated discussion on Caleb Downs’ value as a potential game-changing safety, the roster’s true weaknesses, and quick Hall of Fame thoughts on Brandon Marshall and London Fletcher.

Rumors swirl that the Giants could target Notre Dame star Jeremiah Love with the fifth overall pick, but Shaun and Tiki aren’t buying it. They break down why drafting a running back that high makes little sense for a team that already has a top rushing attack and bigger roster holes, and why the chatter feels like a classic trade-down smokescreen.

Plus, callers debate whether Love could help protect Jaxson Dart, how Abdul Carter should be deployed defensively, and why building around the trenches still matters more than adding another skill player. Is Big Blue setting up a move back in the draft, or is this the start of another Saquon-style debate?

After Jermaine Johnson was dealt, rumors swirl that Kayvon Thibodeaux could be next. Shaun and Tiki react to Connor Hughes’ report from the Combine, debating whether Kayvon is truly expendable or still a crucial piece of a dominant pass-rush rotation. They discuss his production drop, injury concerns, draft expectations, and why great Giants defenses always featured waves of edge rushers.

Plus, what kind of return would actually make sense? The guys explore potential player-for-player scenarios, including linebacker Tremaine Edmunds and tight end Sam LaPorta, while callers weigh in on leadership, run defense struggles, coaching impact, and whether trading Kayvon for picks would be a massive mistake.

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FULL SHOW: Giancarlo Stanton continues to deal with injury, the Jets make a trade with the Titans, Andy Dalton to the Jets is a possibility, St. John's is crushed by UCONN, and much more.

It starts in the Bronx with a sentence you never want to hear about your DH: Giancarlo Stanton says his elbow pain is so bad he “can’t open a bag of chips,” yet he’s still talking about a full season. The guys react to Stanton’s “mentally tough” framing, Aaron Boone’s comments, and the bigger question Yankees fans can’t shake: if this is what they’re telling us, what aren’t they telling us?

From there, the Yankees’ roster dominoes come into focus. Randal Grichuk arrives, the Domínguez vs. Spencer Jones conversation heats up, and the debate turns to a practical plan: should the Yankees slow-play Stanton early, keep him out of cold weather, and treat him like an October investment while the kids get real runway?

Then the hour swings to football. The Jets make a major defensive statement by flipping Jermaine Johnson for massive nose tackle T’Vondre Sweat, signaling a scheme shift and a clear vision for Aaron Glenn’s defense. Calls pour in on what it means for the draft, the front seven, and whether the Jets should build an elite defense now and attack the quarterback position later.

And yes, we hit baseball’s ABS strike zone chaos too, plus a Giants caller sparks the latest debate: is Jaxson Dart’s durability a real concern, or is New York just traumatized by the “availability” conversation at quarterback?

A jam-packed hour with travel chaos, brutal commutes, and a check-in on the crew (including Connor Green and the latest “Loogie” tales). Then the sports hits hard: Giancarlo Stanton admits his elbow pain is so bad he “can’t open a bag of chips,” sparking a real Yankees roster conversation around rest, urgency, and what it means for Jason Dominguez and Spencer Jones.

From there, it’s full Jets mode at the combine after a headline trade: Jermaine Johnson is shipped out as the Jets bring in massive nose tackle T’Vondre Sweat, with plenty of debate on what it says about Aaron Glenn’s defensive blueprint and what it means for the No. 2 pick. The QB carousel gets messy too, with Andy Dalton as a potential “competency” option, plus the usual Kirk Cousins and Derek Carr arguments, and even some Tanner McKee trade talk.

To wrap it up, St. John’s lays an egg vs. UConn and the guys argue whether it’s an anomaly or a warning sign for March, with a quick spin through other big topics like ABS and CC Sabathia getting his number retired.

CC Sabathia’s No. 52 officially getting retired by the Yankees, with the ceremony slated for Saturday, September 26 vs. the Orioles. The guys lay out why CC is an automatic “yes,” why the championship-count argument is lazy, and why being a first-ballot Hall of Famer going in as a Yankee ends the discussion. Calls roll in with pushback, Bernie vs. CC comparisons, and even a detour into whether A-Rod’s number should be in the rafters too.

From there, the show pivots to the Jets and the nonstop quarterback carousel, including the “bridge QB” debate around Kirk Cousins, what Frank Reich’s presence means, and the bigger question Jets fans keep asking: is there finally a real plan, or is it just another year of vibes and wishcasting. More calls hit on roster direction, organizational competence, and who actually has the brighter future right now.

And then, out of nowhere, Tampa International Airport becomes the main character, with a viral push to ban pajamas (and allegedly Crocs) from the airport. The guys argue comfort vs. common decency, draw a line between sweatpants and pajama pants, and spiral into the classic department-store holiday photo tradition that somehow involves showing up in matching pajamas. It’s a full hour of Yankees pride, Jets anxiety, and one very heated etiquette debate.

The final hour of the WFAN midday show brings nonstop New York sports chaos and wild off-field debates! With Evan Roberts away, Tiki Barber and the crew break down the rumored deal sending Jermaine Johnson to the Tennessee Titans for DeAndre Swift, plus what it means for the New York Jets.

After getting crushed online for his “next numbers to be retired” Cinco, Shaun opens this segment by admitting he missed some obvious names, most notably Carlos Beltrán, a future Hall of Famer likely to go in as a Met. That sparks a quick cleanup of the list, including the realization that Aaron Judge’s No. 99 will almost certainly be retired long before some of the earlier picks.

From there, the show pivots to fresh intel out of the NFL Combine, where reports suggest the Jets are open to listening on additional trades beyond Jermaine Johnson. The guys try to figure out who that could realistically be, why accumulating assets might be the strategy, and whether the roster even has enough desirable talent to move. Giants free agency chatter also surfaces as top agents meet with teams in Indianapolis.