Don, Hahn & Rosenberg — Hour 4: Yankees Win (April 1, 2026)

Hosts: Don La Greca, Alan Hahn, Peter Rosenberg
Network: ESPN New York

Episode Overview

This episode zeroes in on New York sports hot topics, especially a Yankees win and the continued rivalries and drama in the NFL, with a focus on the Philadelphia Eagles' internal issues and the Giants’ outlook. The hosts debate legacy sports grudges, evaluate franchise leadership and player dynamics, and touch on the possibility (and resistance to) an Odell Beckham Jr. reunion with the Giants. Listener calls and rapid-fire sports banter round out the hour.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Yankees Update and Opening Banter

• The segment opens with a brief celebration of a Yankees win and playful musical trivia about Black Sabbath and B-sides.
• The hosts trade jokes about musical preferences and segue into discussing the emotional highs of a Yankees victory, noting the importance of insurance runs and clutch pitching.
  • Quote (Don, 00:32): “That’s how you answer an inning like that. Five, two, Yanks, top of the ninth. Great little extra run.”

Giants Fans’ Eagles Hatred (01:12–04:36)

• Alan Hahn confesses his deep dislike for the Philadelphia Eagles, even more than for the Cowboys, citing painful playoff losses and players he loathed.
  • Quote (Alan, 02:22): “I hate the Eagles more than the Cowboys.”
  • Quote (Alan, 02:56): "Sirianni has got a very punchable face… I hate that color green. Andre Waters was one of the players I hated more than anybody."
• Don, not a Giants fan himself, probes for reasons and shares his long-standing grudge as a Jets fan against the Dolphins—highlighting how rivalry pain is often tied to formative sports experiences.
  • Quote (Don, 03:49): “Even though my… Jet team has won more playoff games… there’s something about them… can’t beat them enough.”

Philadelphia Eagles’ Internal Drama (07:28–13:22)

New Article on Jalen Hurts

• The hosts discuss Jeremy Fowler's report on Jalen Hurts being difficult to coach, rejecting new offensive tweaks, and making unsanctioned play changes.
  • Quote (Sports Analyst, 07:54): “Sources point to an issue with coachability… Hurts has pushed back… making changes within the huddle to play calls have been excessive.”

Eagles’ Leadership and Sustainability

• Alan believes Hurts is “a winner, not an elite quarterback” and criticizes coach Sirianni as lacking leadership quality. He lauds GM Howie Roseman for assembling talent but argues that the team’s success may not be sustainable given systemic cracks.
  • Quote (Alan, 09:12): “He’s a winner. He’s not an elite quarterback. But Howie Roseman is amazing.”
  • Quote (Alan, 10:25): “He’s always had great assistant coaches… but I just don’t think he’s a leader of men.”
• Don expands on the theory that Sirianni is more an enabler than a leader, especially with diva players like A.J. Brown. He suggests the lack of veteran stabilizers is letting Hurts drift unchecked.
  • Quote (Don, 11:23): “He enables a lot as a coach because he wants to be liked… AJ Brown stuff… all indications are they will move him because you have to.”
  • Quote (Don, 12:07): “They’re a better team when they run the ball with Saquon… there’s a disconnect with [Sirianni] and Hurts.”
  • Quote (Don, 12:56): “When Hurts came in, they saw somebody in control… He was still humble at the time. I don’t know what he is now, but it’s pretty clear he’s no longer that same guy.”

NFC East and Giants’ Prospects

• The hosts agree that the Eagles remain favorites in the NFC East, but Don sees positive changes brewing for the Giants, hinting at a shift in attitude and potential.
  • Quote (Don, 13:34): "I just think something special with the Giants could be brewing this year."

Knicks/Grizzlies and New York Sports Quick Hits (17:48–20:15)

• The conversation turns to the Knicks resting Jalen Brunson and pokes fun at the depleted Grizzlies lineup, referencing big-name absences.
• Alan drops a comically precise prediction:
  • Quote (Alan, 19:57): “135, 86. Towns have a big game… Let’s see how close Don gets to 135, 86.”

The Odell Beckham Jr. Debate (20:15–22:51)

• Alan’s strong opposition to an OBJ return to the Giants is clear—he feels it would be a nostalgia-driven, unproductive move.
  • Quote (Alan, 20:27): “You didn’t play all of 25. You barely did anything with Miami in 24. Your last touchdown was in 2023… I’m good.”
  • He references past drama and iconic moments with distaste, including “that catch” and the Josh Norman incident.
  • Quote (Alan, 20:43): “…the catch against the Cowboys is like the worst thing to happen to Tom Coughlin and the Giants ever. It created a monster.”
• Don concedes the emotional weight of the suggestion but leaves the door open for Harbaugh’s judgment, noting the lack of urgent need and the importance of locker-room influence on rookie Malik Nabers.
  • Quote (Don, 22:04): “You don’t want him around Malik Neighbors at all.”

Jets Quarterback Draft Strategy & Listener Call (23:03–26:42)

• Caller Muhammad proposes drafting Ty Simpson with the Jets' early second-round pick, seeing value after a fall from first-round projections due to injuries and circumstances.
• The hosts spar over the best approach, noting the value of not overreaching for a QB, Jets’ history with second-round picks, and Aaron Glenn’s revealing comments about not wanting to “reach.”
  • Quote (Don, 24:12): “You can’t have a problem with that because… second round pick means I got two first rounders and I didn’t need to use any draft capital…”
  • Quote (Alan, 25:09): "But 33, you can't have a problem with that."
• Alan alludes to past second-round quarterback failures but suggests it’s a spot for taking a flyer on a developmental player.
  • Quote (Don, 25:35): “Christian Hackenberg, remember him? Although Gino was a second round pick…”
  • Quote (Don, 25:55): “The whole context of the quote [‘promise land’] tells you what he’s saying… we have a quarterback that can get us into the end zone.”

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Yankees Triumph & Comic Relief:
  • (Don, 00:32): “That’s how you answer an inning like that. Five, two, Yanks, top of the ninth.”
• Giants Rivalry Pain:
  • (Alan, 02:56): “Sirianni has got a very punchable face… I hate that color green.”
• Eagles Internal Issues:
  • (Sports Analyst, 07:54): “[Hurts] making changes within the huddle… changes… have been excessive.”
• Odell Hesitation:
  • (Alan, 20:43): “…the catch against the Cowboys is like the worst thing to happen to Tom Coughlin and the Giants ever.”
• Jets Quarterback Talk:
  • (Don, 24:12): “You can’t have a problem with that… I didn’t need to use any draft capital…”

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:32: Yankees insurance run and banter
• 01:12–04:36: Giants vs. Eagles, rivalry talk
• 07:28–13:22: Eagles organizational issues, Jalen Hurts controversy, NFC East analysis
• 17:48–20:15: Knicks injury news, Grizzlies jokes, Alan’s score prediction
• 20:15–22:51: Odell Beckham Jr. debate
• 23:03–26:42: Jets' draft prospect talk and fan call

Tone & Style

The episode is animated and irreverent—passionate about New York sports, quick to highlight historic grudges, and not shy about calling out personalities for real or perceived failings. The banter is friendly yet direct, with clear fan allegiances and the kind of good-natured mockery only longtime colleagues (and sports fans) can deliver.

For those who haven’t listened:
This episode provides an unfiltered, insider-y look into what it means to be a New York sports fan—full of grudges, guarded optimism, and refusal to let past trauma die. Whether it’s the Yankees, drama in Philly, jazzed-up Jets talk, or debating OBJ’s value, this hour is a microcosm of the city’s sports psyche.