This Isn’t the Dress Rehearsal

Rice on the Radio · Jan 3, 2026 · 1h 5m · transcript

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A new year forces a hard look at change, from the Jets’ broken identity and quarterback plan to the Giants’ chance to compound a rookie-deal advantage, and a college playoff that crowned new power while reshaping draft boards. We weigh Week 18 rest vs momentum, lay a 5-game card, and tie it back to taking a fearless first step.

• Jets’ defensive collapse and Glenn’s shrinking leash

• Real quarterback plan vs lottery tickets

• Giants’ Jackson Dart and rookie-deal roadmap

• Draft flexibility and trading down value

• Ravens–Steelers stakes and coaching futures

• Rest or play…