B&C Morning Show: Rex Getting Exactly What He Wants; Yankees Stink It Up
While opening up today's radio program, Boomer & Craig went through a bit of a rough patch.
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While opening up today's radio program, Boomer & Craig went through a bit of a rough patch.
"We're in a media business," said Johnson. "We want to give our fans an insight." Are you kidding me? The Jets are in a media business? This is one of the dumbest things that an owner can say.
The beauty of Rex Ryan is he has always marched to the beat of his own drummer, often with the type of success that says if you don't like my way of doing things, there's the highway. So what the heck is going on here?
Call it what it is, but this fight isn't a circus. Instead, it was the fight of a team hungry to prove a point. It is a point that they might just make with the rest of the league in Week 1.
Those who like Tebow point to his group of characteristics that are often referred to as intangibles. However, he can't throw the ball accurately. That's a requirement of the job.
"You know, as a big guy, you never want to be running gassers," said defensive end Mike DeVito. "No fight is worth running gassers."
The reaction on Monday to Boomer Esiason was swift and mostly one-sided. And yeah, he heard it all.
The fact that Joe McKnight sparked a 20-player brawl Monday should be taken as a hopeful sign. If nothing else, the offense is getting feisty. And heaven knows, it could use a little salt in its diet these days.
Peter Schwartz covers the Jets for WFAN and after chatting it up with Jets owner Woody Johnson up in Cortland this morning, he picked up the phone so that he could let Boomer and Craig know what ole Woody had to say.
Taking a break from the Jets talk, Boomer offered praise for former Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano, as he embarks on his first year roaming the sidelines for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Tim Tebow will not allow criticism from Boomer, or any media member for that matter, get him too excited. Craig then imagined what other distractions Tebow might be able to remain focused after having thrown his way.
Manish Mehta is the Jets beat reporter for the New York Daily News and he was very forthcoming with his criticism of Boomer yesterday after the Blonde Bomber called for the Jets to cut Tim Tebow and move on.
Boomer was open to hearing any criticism that might come his way after the inflammatory comments he made about the Tim Tebow-Jets union and how believes it should come to an end.
After boldly comparing himself to fictitious movie character 'Dirk Diggler', Jerry Recco went on to begin his update with a story that started quite a firestorm yesterday morning.
A New Jersey judge will decide by the end of the week whether to throw out a lawsuit filed by the state's two NFL teams against the developers of a megamall near their stadium.
Boomer thinks the Jets are making a "major mistake" with Tebow as the team's backup quarterback. The former NFL signal caller and current WFAN morning show co-host offered a simple solution early Monday morning: "Cut Tim Tebow."
Curtis Martin escaped difficult odds to establish a remarkable Hall of Fame career and make a significant impact away from football.
It seems there's never a dull moment in Cortland. At least when the Jets are in town.
Garrett Reid, the troubled 29-year-old son of Eagles coach Andy Reid, was found dead Sunday in a dorm room at the club's Lehigh University training camp, where he spent many summers hanging out with his father's team.
Today during Jerry Recco's highly anticipated 'Moment of the Day' we heard Craig run down a list of the Jets attempts to gain notoriety over the last few years.
Boomer had to know he would set off a fire storm of sorts for suggesting that the Jets go ahead and cut Tim Tebow right now, in turn ending the circus like atmosphere that has followed Gang Green since trading for the 'backup' quarterback.
Derek Jeter is well known for his accomplishments both on and off the field, which is why it seemed a bit odd to learn that Saturday night the Yankees' Captain attended Mike Tyson's show on Broadway all by himself.
Boomer and Craig began this Monday edition of the Morning Extravaganza by talking about the Yankees, as they continue to 'tread water' as the Booms put it.
Pro Bowl Jets' center Nick Mangold was proud of his sister, Holley who competed in Olympic weightlifting.
Cortland, New York has suddenly become Tebow Town, USA.
St. John's was eliminated from the NCAA tournament Friday night after falling to Duke, 80-75, in the Sweet 16.
Aaron Judge hit a two-run homer in the sixth to end an 0-for-7 start to his season after the two-time reigning AL MVP had a strike call overturned by the automated system earlier in that same at-bat when he challenged, and the New York Yankees beat the San Francisco Giants 3-0.
A New Jersey family says missteps by school administrators led a 14-year-old to take his own life, but the district denies that claim.
Ten U.S. service members were injured in an attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, according to multiple U.S. officials.
Members and associates of the Riverhead-based 48 Gang are charged with crimes linked to murders, armed robberies and shootings dating back to 2021, prosecutors said.
Members and associates of the Riverhead-based 48 Gang are charged with crimes linked to murders, armed robberies and shootings dating back to 2021, prosecutors said.
A 29-year-old man was killed in a shooting inside a Queens bar early Tuesday morning. Police sources said he was not the intended target.
Eight years after it was put up with pride, the name Cesar Chavez has been removed from a school in Yonkers.
Nerdeen Kiswani, co-founder of the group Within Our Lifetime, said the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force told her about "a plot against my life that was 'about to' take place."
A fire at a Bronx firehouse left at least 14 firefighters with minor injuries Friday. All were taken to the hospital for treatment.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
The New York City area will be under a wind advisory Monday with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms expected across the region.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
A New Jersey family says missteps by school administrators led a 14-year-old to take his own life, but the district denies that claim.
Nerdeen Kiswani, co-founder of the group Within Our Lifetime, said the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force told her about "a plot against my life that was 'about to' take place."
The St. John's Red Storm played the No. 1 overall seed Duke in the NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16 on Friday night.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed three bills into law Wednesday limiting the power of ICE agents in New Jersey.
A 16-year-old boy is fighting for his life after he was stabbed Tuesday in Hackensack, New Jersey, his family told CBS News New York.
Members and associates of the Riverhead-based 48 Gang are charged with crimes linked to murders, armed robberies and shootings dating back to 2021, prosecutors said.
The St. John's Red Storm played the No. 1 overall seed Duke in the NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16 on Friday night.
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is likely to change his plea to guilty when he next appears in court, a source with knowledge of the case tells CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff.
A second person was arrested Tuesday in connection with a 2021 acid attack on Long Island college student Nafiah Ikram.
High school students are helping residents in assisted living in Long Island, New York feel a bit more confident with makeovers.
Ten U.S. service members were injured in an attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, according to multiple U.S. officials.
Nerdeen Kiswani, co-founder of the group Within Our Lifetime, said the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force told her about "a plot against my life that was 'about to' take place."
Iran-linked cyber criminals accessed FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email account, sources said.
President Trump said he will sign an executive order to restart pay for TSA officers, who have gone more than a month without a full paycheck.
The New York City Council has passed legislation to allow the NYPD to set up buffer zones around schools and houses of worship.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Savannah Guthrie stepped back from her NBC duties almost two months ago when her mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared. The investigation is ongoing.
Rapper Megan Thee Stallion made her Broadway debut Tuesday night, adding some of her own big hits to "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
St. John's was eliminated from the NCAA tournament Friday night after falling to Duke, 80-75, in the Sweet 16.
Aaron Judge hit a two-run homer in the sixth to end an 0-for-7 start to his season after the two-time reigning AL MVP had a strike call overturned by the automated system earlier in that same at-bat when he challenged, and the New York Yankees beat the San Francisco Giants 3-0.
The St. John's Red Storm played the No. 1 overall seed Duke in the NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16 on Friday night.
Nico Hischier scored two goals to lead the Devils to a 4-2 victory over the Predators on Thursday night.
The Charlotte Hornets snapped the New York Knicks' seven-game winning streak with a 114-103 victory Thursday night.
From World War II to modern mixology, women in Brooklyn fought for their place behind the bar. This Women's History Month, their legacy continues to influence the city's nightlife.
A new performing arts venue with a focus on immigrant stories is opening in Upper Manhattan this fall. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley got an exclusive tour of the construction that will give The People's Theatre its first home in more than 15 years.
Members of the Apollo Theater, where Kiki Shepard left her mark for 15 years, reflect on her legacy after the Harlem icon's death at age 74.
The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on New York City to help protect the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan after a recent discovery revealed connections to the Underground Railroad.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
NYU is diving headfirst into figuring out how to help not just students but everyone step back from their phones a little more each day. Jarred Hill reports.
St. John's is trying to secure a spot in the next round of the NCAA Tournament. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin and Steve Overmyer report.
Though taking a plane is statistically safer than driving a car, that doesn't stop millions from worrying about an upcoming flight. Shawna Mizelle reports.
Security concerns during spring break have led to stepped-up enforcement across several popular destinations. Cristian Benavides reports.
Savannah Guthrie plans on returning to the "Today" show in April. CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu has more on Savannah's interview with former co-anchor Hoda Kotb, where she talked about why she wants to return amidst the ongoing search for her mother.
