Big Blue Banter: A New York Giants Football Podcast

Dan and Nick recap the recent string of Giants OTA practices including their ninth OTA that was open to the media. They break down what Malik Nabers’ dominant practice means, the big leap we’ve seen from Jalin Hyatt already from a strength and mental processing standpoint, Aaron Robinson sighting, Jon Runyan confirming the RG position to play next to Evan Neal, Brian Daboll calling the plays yet again and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan and Nick break down how far the Giants have come toward closing the gap in the NFC East on the offensive side of the ball by going position by position and ranking where all four teams land by assigning a point scale for each position group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan and Nick are joined by Match Quarters' Cody Alexander for a super, nitty-gritty deep dive on the Xs and Os focused on the defensive side of the ball -- specifically dealing in concepts that new defensive coordinator Shane Bowen will deploy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan and Nick give their takes on what has been going down during the early Giants OTAs from what OL coach Carmen Bricillo said about Evan Neal and more during his first media appearance, their thoughts on the early 1st-team offensive line, Daniel Jones' rapid progression back from a torn ACL, Malik Nabers' early progression and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan interviews PFF’s Sam Monson about the Giants direction going from the start of the offseason with free agency through the draft, the QB situation and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan and Nick go game by game breaking down the Giants 2024 schedule and what games are pivotal for their season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan and Nick dive into the debate that’s taken over Giants Twitter since the conclusion of the 2024 NFL Draft – should GM Joe Schoen be on the hot seat heading into 2024? They take a 30,000-foot view to start before diving into a look back on each of their five biggest tDan and Nick dive into the debate that’s taken over Giants Twitter since the conclusion of the 2024 NFL Draft – should GM Joe Schoen be on the hot seat heading into 2024? They take a 30,000-foot view to start before diving into a look back on each of their five biggest takeaways after the 2021 season heading into the 2022 offseason. Then, they dissect each move Schoen has made in each of his two offseasons, the biggest deciding factors and more before circling back to discuss what would have to happen in 2024 for Schoen to be on the hot seat for them, and potentially for them to say – “that’s it, it’s time to move on” and what he can do to secure his seat for the future.akeaways after the 2021 season heading into the 2022 offseason. Then, they dissect each move Schoen has made in each of his two offseasons, the biggest deciding factors and more before circling back to discuss what would have to happen in 2024 for Schoen to be on the hot seat for them, and potentially for them to say – “that’s it, it’s time to move on” and what he can do to secure his seat for the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan and Nick dive into their final edition of the post-draft mailbag by tackling how the offense will evolve with Malik Nabers and whether or not we'll see a similar scheme to 2022, what they would prefer -- an elite QB or elite roster and which of the two is easier to build, what path the Giants have to improve QB in 2025 if they need to, how Eli Manning's skill set would translate to today's era and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan and Nick take a look at one of the key stated objectives by Joe Schoen and Brian Daboll to get faster at WR when they arrived by first looking at their route-weighted speed in WR in 2022 when they took over to where it is now, how they've added stop-and-start ability as well, and what this means from a schematic standpoint and from a ceiling standpoint for the offense in 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan and Nick dive into part two of their post-draft mailbag with a 30,000-foot view question to start about what it would mean for Drew Lock to find success – if given an opportunity – for the franchise’s optimal long term goals, answer a fun question about their favorite Giants of yesteryear, plus if the Giants have a specific type they’re looking for at QB and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices