Two things are all but guaranteed:
- the fan afternoon ratings are gonna tank back to where they were post-Mikes 1st retirement and pre-Carton no matter who they put next to Evan (unless Mike or Dog miraculously come through that door)
- the Carton FS1 show is getting cancelled sooner than later, and whatever else they try with him that isn't radio will bomb too
Carton knows that so it's basically TV money >>>> Radio money making his decision, even if it's a temporary bag boost he'll take it to help pay off that settlement from his case quicker. Once FS1 is done with him WFAN will roll out the red carpet to hand him back the afternoon slot or do a reunion with Boomer, because the local NY blue collar degenerates will always tune in once he's attached.