The Daniel Jones era in New York is over. It’s Tommy Cutlets time once again.
Giants QB Tommy DeVito is expected to start Week 12 vs. the Buccaneers. (via @rapsheet, @tompelissero) pic.twitter.com/cMIVvhcv0J
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The Athletic’s Dianna Russini was talking to the crew from The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz, saying that while the decision wasn’t as easy as it appears it ultimately had to happen. No one was shocked the Giants benched Jones. She did say last week, and got picked up by the aggregators, that there was maybe an option of sticking with Jones for a few more weeks because of the fact that of the backups not being ready, but ultimately they made the smart decision for the team. Now it’s Tommy DeVito time.
And right on cue, DeVito’s agent Sean Stellato joined the chat, saying everyone’s entitled to their opinion and we’ll see. But Sean says DeVito is excited for the opportunity and in a parity-driven league, sometimes all it takes for a second- or third-string guy is to get an opportunity and the rest is history. He says the goal is to win football games and be with the Giants for a long time.
Dan decides to stir the pot a bit, wondering if Sean was gentle in response to Dianna because the Italians all stick together. They may stick together, but Dianna admits she’s never met Sean or reached out to him. But she thinks she may have a problem with him because she says in her life she’s dated maybe 65 Seans.
“Just looking at him right now, I’m feeling all of these different emotions,” she said. “Sean is home to me.”
That being said, Dianna can’t help but root for Sean and expresses that she loves everything he’s doing. In fact, she congratulates Sean on getting inducted into the Italian Sports Hall of Fame. If fact, if Sean could help grease the skids to help her get in, she wouldn’t be against it. She’d love to have something interesting to add to her Twitter bio. Maybe it’s time for Dianna to make an agent switch and hire Sean!
Getting back to the gridiron, Sean says DeVito is ready to go. He’s prepared for this moment and is a completely different animal from the Tommy Cutlets we saw out on the field last year. Sean says he put a big premium on the offseason and continuing to develop and is excited for Sunday’s opportunity. He’s a better version of Tommy Cutlets, maybe even an Italian Stallion now. And even though it may be difficult to spot the inconspicuously dressed Stellato at the stadium, Dianna promises to find a way to get to him.
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SHOW BREAKDOWN
Local Hour: The Double-Very Controversy
Today’s cast: Dan, Stugotz, Chris, Billy, Jessica, Mike, and Roy. So, the Dallas Cowboys are a dumpster fire, huh? Should Jerry Jones still be in charge? Are the Texans good? Or are they very, very far from being great? There are SEVERAL football questions to answer today, but things come to a halt as Dan and Greg get into an argument over Greg’s description of the Texans and Dan seizing on the language. Tensions bubble over as the duo gets into it over Dan saying Greg “roots” for the Dolphins. Greg is outraged. Dan is laughing. The show is off the rails. Plus, Tony is down at Versailles for some authentic Cuban food and to deliver his Tony’s Top 5 including takes on Bo Nix, the Lions, and the San Francisco 49ers’ window to win it all.
The Big Suey: “Yes Or No” With Earleen Cote
Greg yelled “OH NO!” during the break at the sight of his wife who has arrived to fact check Greg’s homerism or lack thereof. Dan and Greg each pepper Earleen with questions until getting to the bottom of Greg’s Dolphins fandom. Greg also reads his most recent Marlins column aloud for the class. Then, Dianna Russini is here to chat about all things football including the Lions being better than everyone, Greg’s Houston Texans take, the odds of Bill Belichick returning THIS season, Aaron Rodgers and the Jets, and the takeaways from Bills-Chiefs. Plus, Italian American Sports Hall of Famer Sean Stellato stops by in the middle of Dianna’s hit to discuss his client, Tommy DeVito, getting back under center for the Giants and to celebrate his and Dianna’s Italian heritage because, as we all know, the Italians stick together.
Hour 1: The College Football Power Hour
After Lucy takes us through Athens for her Off-Rohding at the Georgia-Tennessee game, the crew gets into a sportsy-sports-sports conversation about the College Football Playoff. Dan wants the CFP to be truly merit-based. Stugotz wants SEC brands no matter what. Jessica wants everyone to experience the joy of College Football without the constant playoff concerns. And Mike wants to take down the media elites that will consider a 3-loss SEC team to be better than a 2-loss SMU in Miami’s Atlantic Coast Conference. Plus, Billy Gil introduces us to a new idea that may just solve everyone’s conundrums: The College Football Swap Week.
Hour 2: The Science of Electroejaculation
We kick things off with Against the Spread before Ron Magill shows up to discuss the animal kingdom. After our College Football Schedule Swap discussion, Billy asks Ron about the potential of swaps amongst animals in zoos, and there’s surprisingly more of this than you might think. Ron takes us through the logistics of zoo trades, which animal sense he’d like to have, and describes electroejaculation. Then, we dive into The John Stamos Ethical Conundrum: is it better to support your friend who is going through cancer by donning a bald cap for a photo shoot or to not do anything at all? Plus, Roy Wood Jr. is here to share how it felt to be an America overseas during the election, info on Trump’s cabinet picks, what the party was like at the All-MLB Awards, and why you should trust his Semi-Sure Bet of the Week despite him missing on his last attempt.
Postgame Show: The Sexiest Man Alive
John Krasinski was named People’s Sexiest Man Alive for 2024, and it’s sparked an outrage amongst the men in the room. Is this one of the worst “Sexiest Men” of all-time? Why wasn’t it Glen Powell? Was Paul Rudd deserving? How about McDreamy? Also… lol Joe Douglas was fired.
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