Big Blue Banter: A New York Giants Football Podcast

Dan Schneier and Nick Falato go through their Prize Picks for Week 2. Join Big Blue Banter at Prizepicks.com/Banter, and they'll match up to a $100 deposit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former NFL tight end Ed Smith, now covering Arizona, joins Dan and Nick to discuss key X factors in the Giants-Cardinals matchup, struggles and misuse of Isaiah Simmons, the best player on the Cardinals roster, and uncertainty surrounding quarterback Collar Murray. They also analyze the Giants' offensive expectations, the Cardinals' free agency acquisitions, and the role of technology and connectivity in modern business.

Dan and Nick dive into their first game film from the Giants defense during the 2023 season in their Week 1 loss against the Cowboys. They talk overall takeaways, coverages and personnel the Giants used and more before diving into film cut up breakdowns of a series of plays that focus on Kayvon Thibodeaux’s run defense, Micah McFadden, Deonte Banks, Tre Hawkins, Dexter Lawrence and more. They also touch on the two players they hoped to see more from in this matchup and a lot more before debunking a narrative that’s beginning to surface on the team’s No. 5 overall pick from the 2022 NFL Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dan and Nick dive into their first All-22 coaches film review of the Giants 2023 season by breaking down the tape of their offense in Week 1. They start by giving their initial takeaways from the tape, what they learned about the coaching and about the executions/players. They break down the entire first drive on film plus some key plays that stood out including the interceptions and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The hosts discuss the Giants' week 1 loss to the Cowboys, including offensive line struggles, Andrew Thomas' injury, and coaching decisions. They emphasize the need to improve the offensive line and express concern for player injuries.

Dan and Nick go game by game on the Giants 2023 schedule and make their prediction for whether they'll win or lose it and how. Then they come up with their final record prediction for 2023. Can they run it back from 2022 and get the W? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dan and Nick dive into Falato's lab-tested projections for the Giants offense in 2023. They go player by player and stat category by stat category discussing Nick's projection with Dan picking over or under on each. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The podcast discusses the reasons why fans should be excited about the Giants in 2023, including the improved defensive front and the potential for more sacks. They also talk about the importance of quarterback play, Daniel Jones' progression, and their confidence in him and the coaching staff. The podcast touches on the excitement for the upcoming football season and their partnership with the blue wire podcast network. Furthermore, they discuss the improvements made to the Giants' defense, including upgrades in personnel and the impact of rookie cornerbacks.

The hosts discuss potential sleeper picks for the New York Giants in 2023, including Dane Belton, Ashawn Robinson, and Ischner Robinson. They analyze the impact of defensive schemes and techniques, as well as the team's efforts to improve the offense and defense. They also talk about their excitement for the upcoming football season, introduce a daily fantasy sports platform, and discuss using the Game Time app to buy tickets.

Dan and Nick shift focus to the 2023 season by unveiling their breakout list of Giants players. Last season, this list featured Andrew Thomas (who they predicted would emerge as a top-5 OT), Dexter Lawrence and Saquon Barkley. It also featured a big swing and miss in Xavier McKinney. Find out the nine players they find most likely to break out in 2023 and also their qualifications for what a breakout is and what it will mean for the team's success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.