NEW YORK (WFAN) — “The Afternoon Drive With Carlin, Bart & Maggie” took a stroll down memory lane with ex-Giants quarterback Jeff Hostetler on Wednesday.
Hostetler, who took over for an injured Phil Simms in 1990 to lead the Giants to a victory over the Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXV, discussed how difficult it was to wait on the sidelines for 6½ years for his big chance. There was no free agency at the time.
“Just think about it: 6½ years ago, what were you doing?” Hostetler said. “And how long a period of time that is, and as a player and as an athlete, you’re going through some of the prime of your physical years.