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Episode 56 of Rice on the Mics is all about second chances, redemption arcs, and the false starts that make sports so good. Ian breaks down the Maxx Crosby trade chaos and what it means for the Raiders, Ravens, and the fans caught in the middle, then gets into Geno Smith’s return to the Jets and why this version of Geno deserves to be judged differently than the first one. The Giants are making real moves too, but are they enough to make fans fully buy in?

From there, Ian dives into the Knicks’ latest concerns, the pressure around Mikal Bridges, the bench questions, the Giannis shadow hanging over everything, and Bam’s ridiculous 83-point explosion. Then it’s over to the WBC, where Team USA got a much-needed wake-up call, plus Mets and Yankees talk with Lindor trending toward Opening Day, Carson Benge making noise, David Wright helping Bo Bichette at third, and the Yankees still trying to sell a familiar blueprint as something new.

False starts. Second chances. Same sports world, different chapter.