The Patriots Have Been Gifted a Path to the Super Bowl

Segment Spotlight: Quick Hits From The Craig Carton Show

Football's Weather Excitement and The New England Patriots' Super Bowl Journey

Craig Carton fiercely defended football being played outdoors, mocking those who complained about poor game conditions such as the recent harsh weather in Denver's fourth quarter. According to Carton, football is essentially a rugged, primal sport that thrives under any environmental conditions, from windy gusts in California to heavy snowfalls in New York. These elements, he asserts, only enhance the game's enjoyment for fans like him.

Carton's Sports Dream: The Easy Path to Victory

Shifting focus, Carton expressed a mixture of jealousy and admiration towards the New England Patriots. He confessed his long-standing desire for his favorite teams—the Knicks and the Jets—to have an easy path to a championship, a dream currently being enjoyed by the Patriots. Despite some people potentially criticizing easier paths to success, Carton firmly believes that a win in the Super Bowl counts unequivocally, no matter the perceived difficulty of the journey there.

Debate: The Worst NFL Quarterbacks to Win a Super Bowl

The conversation took a historical turn as Carton and his co-host debated the worst quarterbacks to have won a Super Bowl, listing names like Trent Dilfer, Brad Johnson, and Nick Foles. Interestingly, Joe Namath was also mentioned. While Namath was a celebrated player, Carton pointed out that his performance dwindled post-Super Bowl victory. The discussion hinted that recent performances might nominate new names to this infamous list, particularly focusing on quarterbacks like Sam Darnold and Drake May, who Carton criticized for not showing promising qualities despite reaching significant milestones early in their careers.