Carl Banks Resigns from WFAN Weekly Spot after Heated Exchange over Giants' Kayvon Thibodeaux

Banks Accused of Being "Completely Disrespected" During Dustup, Still Set to Call Giants Games Despite Resignation

Carl Banks, former New York Giants linebacker and color commentator for the Giants on WFAN, has resigned from his weekly spot with hosts Brandon Tierney and Sal Licata after a heated discussion about the performance of Giants' defensive lineman Kayvon Thibodeaux.
During the discussion, Banks defended Thibodeaux's performance, leading to him being hung up on by host Sal Licata. Banks was then accused of being completely disrespected by the hosts.
Banks criticized the radio hosts for their 'unhealthy obsession' with finding faults in players and commented that it was not their job to label Thibodeaux, a second-year player who had a slow start, a 'bust.'
Despite the resignation, Banks will continue to work with WFAN as a pregame show host and game broadcaster. According to WFAN host Gregg Giannotti, Banks' weekly spot was regarded as 'boring,' leading some to assert his resignation will not significantly impact the station.
Both Tierney and Licata have since apologized to Banks for the on-air incident, confirming that the decision to resign was ultimately Banks'. The host's actions and Banks' resignation generated significant viewer reactions and debate.