Craig Carton criticizes Esiason and Giannotti for not responding to Nolan
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 8:00 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Craig Carton expressed disappointment with Boomer Esiason and Gregg Giannotti for not defending themselves against Katie Nolan's recent criticism. Nolan mocked Esiason's opinions on her podcast, referring to Giannotti as Esiason's 'little laughing friend.' Carton, addressing the issue on his show, noted that Esiason is currently on vacation and suggested Giannotti could have responded but chose not to. Nolan also welcomed Esiason to SiriusXM, where WFAN programming will soon be available, further complicating the relationship. The Warm-Up Show did address Nolan's comments, while Carton remained critical of the lack of rebuttal from his former co-hosts.
- •Craig Carton criticizes Esiason for remaining silent against Nolan.
- •Katie Nolan mocked Esiason's takes and referred to Giannotti as a sidekick.
- •Esiason is on vacation, limiting his ability to respond.
- •New SiriusXM partnership complicates Esiason's relationship with Nolan.
- •Carton noted The Warm-Up Show had a rebuttal, while Giannotti did not.
- 8:00 PMYahoo Sports — Craig Carton chides Boomer Esiason, Gregg Giannotti for not firing back at Katie Nolan
"If Craig Carton were still Boomer Esiason’s partner, he would have defended the former NFL MVP from Katie Nolan’s recent reproach. Esiason drew the ire of Nolan last week when she mocked the former NFL MVP for some of his more polarizing takes and opinions. She similarly mocked his WFAN co-host Gregg Giannotti as Esiason’s…
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