Hour 1: Giants & Jets Schedule Release

In this episode of the Bart and Carlin Podcast, hosts Bart Scott and Chris Carlin dive into the 2026 NFL schedule release, focusing on the New York Jets and New York Giants. The Jets' lack of any primetime games sparks debate, with the hosts questioning whether this reflects low expectations from the league and streaming networks. They analyze the Jets' challenging early-season stretch, including three NFC North matchups, and express cautious optimism about their potential to improve, especially with a revamped offense led by Geno Smith and a young, talented receiving corps. Despite concerns about Aaron Glenn’s job security, the hosts believe six wins—winning all games they should beat—would represent a significant step forward and could justify his retention. Meanwhile, the Giants face a brutal late-season schedule, with five of their final six games against playoff contenders, making early-season success critical. The hosts highlight the Giants' improved schedule appeal due to John Harbaugh’s arrival and the team’s strong draft picks, suggesting they’re being given more credibility despite similar draft capital to the Jets. The episode blends humor, frustration over technical issues, and deep strategic analysis, with guest callers reinforcing the narrative that both teams are in transitional phases with high stakes for the upcoming season.