Big Blue Banter: A New York Giants Football Podcast

Dan and Nick break down the things they are most looking forward to watching during the Giants’ second preseason game against the Carolina Panthers. They dive into the players they want to see perform, the matchups that matter most and some of the concepts they’d like to see worked on both sides of the ball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan and Nick take a deeper dive into Daniel Jones’ torrid training camp production and what it means for the 2023 season both on a long term basis and right away in Week 1 against the Cowboys. They discuss how it could impact the way defenses rotate their safeties post snap, what looks they provide pre snap and what that means for the passing game and for the run game with Saquon Barkley. They also dive into what areas of the field it will translate to first in the passing game and a lot more as they wrap up by transitioning into how the wide receiver room might shake out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan and Nick break down the All-22 coaches film on the Giants defense in their first preseason game against the Lions. They break down how fun it is to watch Wink Martindale do something all 31 other defensive coordinators refuse to in the preseason – mix in exotic coverages and looks. Then, they shift their focus to the young defensive backs group with a breakdown individually of key reps from Deonte Banks, Tre Hawkins and Jason Pinnock. They shift the discussion to the young EDGE players who made a mark, Jordan Riley impressing on the interior and the linebacker play from Micah McFadden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan and Nick break down the All-22 coaches film on the Giants offense in their first preseason game against the Lions. They break the show up into key points with breakdowns of players and schematic concepts. Since it’s the preseason, there isn’t much scheme to talk about on offense. So they dive right into a full breakdown of John Michael Schmitz. They then shift the discussion to guards Ben Bredeson and Josh Ezeudo, all of the wide receivers we saw in action, the running backs, the offensive tackle depth situation and finally QB Tommy Devito. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan and Nick talk about the biggest developments from the Giants' second padded practice against the Lions. They break down Daniel Jones' throws from different arm slots, velocity in the red zone, his improved pocket manipulation, a strong rep from John Michael Schmitz in the red zone, Darius Slayton plucking and becoming more of a hands catcher, the "Darren Waller" effect in the red zone and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan and Nick discuss the NFL Top-100 list and the decision by fellow NFL players to leave Andrew Thomas off the top-100. They discuss where NFL general managers would select the 24-year-old left tackle if there was an expansion draft with every player available right now. They break down the reasons for why his game may not grab the attention of those voting. They also discuss some of the most egregious players who made the list over Thomas and what has to change in 2023 for him to make the list next offseason.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan and Nick discuss the Giants’ first of two joint practices with the Lions setting up their preseason game this Friday. They do a deep dive into why the passing game struggled in full 11-on-11 team drills, what it means for Daniel Jones’ development in Year 2 of the offense, and why there is a silver lining to it all. They then dive into the most positive development from the joint practice – the play at the point of attach from the offensive line in the run game and the defensive line against the Lions’ dominant offensive line. Finally, they discuss other depth chart movement and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan and Nick break down the last two days of Giants' practices with a focus away from the drills and what happened at practice and instead on three players who have risen up the depth chart and what that means. They break down each player individually and their situation. One player is now on their shortlist to be a breakout/sleeper for the 2023 season. They also discuss the reemergence of the dime package in recent practice with three safeties and one linebacker on the field, and what that means, Jalin Hyatt’s rise, the number of big-time throws Daniel Jones has already racked up (and what they mean), and more.Dan and Nick break down the last two days of Giants' practices with a focus away from the drills and what happened at practice and instead on three players who have risen up the depth chart and what that means. They break down each player individually and their situation. One player is now on their shortlist to be a breakout/sleeper for the 2023 season. They also discuss the reemergence of the dime package in recent practice with three safeties and one linebacker on the field, and what that means, Jalin Hyatt’s rise, the number of big-time throws Daniel Jones has already racked up (and what they mean), and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan and Nick break down Giants training camp practices from Monday and Tuesday with the latter being the first day the team practiced in pads. As expected, the defense finally got the upper hand a little bit once the pads came on with Wink Martindale ramping up the pressure leading to multiple sacks on defensive back blitz calls. They discuss all of that, the one-on-one battles between the offensive and defensive lines, the rise of Jason Pinnock up the depth chart and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan and Nick break down a forgotten weapon on the Giants roster by some fans who have written him off and why he might make a much bigger impact on the passing game – immediately and early in the season – based on a few key factors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices