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'Can't Wait' is your your one-stop shop for all things New York Jets with The Athletic’s Connor Hughes. Tune in each week for player interviews, game previews, analysis and more.
Who impressed Robert Saleh, Jets at 2022 Senior Bowl? Rumors, rumblings and analysis
The New York Jets were in Mobile, Alabama for the 2022 NFL Senior Bowl, where quarterbacks Kenny Pickett and Malik Willis, running back Dameon Pierce, tight ends Trey McBride and Jeremy Ruckert and lineman Trevor Penning were among those on display.
Should Jets use 2022 NFL Draft picks, or trade them? Previewing Robert Saleh & Joe Douglas' major offseason
How should the Jets approach the 2022 NFL Draft? Should they use all their picks? Should they trade them away? Connor Hughes and Tim McMaster examine the top prospects and a pivotal offseason for Joe Douglas and Robert Saleh. They also weigh in on Dane Brugler's latest mock draft before handing out the Can't Wait Podcast Awards.
Could Jets strike big trade for Calvin Ridley? Previewing 2022 offseason, free agency, NFL Draft
It's officially the offseason for the New York Jets, who finished the 2021 NFL season 4-13. It's a big one for Joe Douglas and Robert Saleh, as the two must get the Jets to take a legitimate step toward being a playoff contender in 2022. Good news: The two have an awful lot of assets to make that happen.
What can Zach Wilson learn from Bucs' Tom Brady? Will Todd Bowles get revenge vs Jets?
The Jets face a familiar foe on Sunday as Tom Brady and the Buccaneers head to MetLife Stadium. Connor Hughes and Tim McMaster discuss Zach Wilson’s first game against the veteran QB and they preview the matchup with Tampa Bay’s defense. Plus, they explain their New Year’s Resolutions for the Jets before they answer live listener questions.
Zach Wilson outplays Trevor Lawrence as Jets beat Jaguars, but are Aidan Hutchinson dreams dead?
Connor Hughes and Tim McMaster recap the Jets win over the Jaguars. They discuss Zach Wilson's step forward and his signs of growth in Week 16. They also talk about Michael Carter's impact on the offense, the game-winning stand from the defense and where the Jets sit in the 2022 NFL Draft order. Learn more about your ad choices.
NFL COVID-19 outbreaks, Urban Meyer reaction & previewing Jets-Dolphins
It's been an eventful lead-up to Week 15 across the NFL as COVID-19 outbreaks spread among several teams and the Jaguars fired head coach Urban Meyer. Connor Hughes and Tim McMaster react to news before diving into their Jets-Dolphins preview. They discuss their expectations for Zach Wilson, the defense and much more.
CWFC 091 – Silver Bells
On this episode, we’ll be talking about the song, Silver Bells, and we’ll learn how this song became a holiday staple.
CWFC 087 – Christmas in the Old West
On this episode, we’re gonna mosey back in time to see how they celebrated Christmas in the old west! We’ll also count down the top five musical Christmas sketches on Saturday Night Live, give you a recipe for Slow-Cooker Mashed Potatoes, and get your thoughts on what you’d have a professional baker make for you at Christmas in our latest Season’s Musings.
CWFC 086 – Christmas Photo Tips and Advice
On this episode, we’ll talk Christmas photos! Whether you take them yourself or hire a professional, we’ll give you some tips to make the merriest of memories.
CWFC 084 – Scrooged
On this episode, we’re paying respect to the late Richard Donner by remembering his 1988 Christmas classic, Scrooged. We’ll also count down the top 5 Christmas episodes of the Simpsons, give you a recipe for Rudolph pancakes, and hear what your favorite Christmas decorations are.
CWFC 083 – The Cards That Saved Christmas
On this episode, we’re going to do something a little different and tell you the true story of the playing cards that saved Christmas.
CWFC 082 – Yiwu, The City That Makes Christmas
On this episode, we’ll talk about a little town that has a bigger impact on your Christmas than you probably realized: Yiwu, China. We’ll also countdown the top 5 Christmas moments from British Panel shows, give you a recipe for candy cane pizza, and extend your deadline for some Merry Musings.
Who is the host of Pen15 2021?
June 19, 2021 •#N#Anna Konkle, co-creator and star of Hulu's junior high comedy PEN15, plays our game about a drink that will give you a junior high: Red Bull. She is joined by panelists Dulcé Sloan, Faith Salie, and Luke Burbank.
Who is the host of the 2021 Japanese Breakfast?
April 17, 2021 •#N#Michelle Zauner, author and musician behind Japanese Breakfast, plays our game about Wheaties, the Breakfast of Champions. She is joined by panelists Faith Salie, Josh Gondelman, and Brian Babylon.
