"I was blessed to have Dog as a partner especially for this reason: Number one, he was a good radio guy," Francesa said. "Number two, because he never gave anything other than his absolute best effort every day. That's what I try to bring here every day, that's what I believe in. I try to always come in here prepared and try to come in here and give you the best effort. I never mailed in a show. I never mailed in an hour."