

Big Blue Banter: A New York Giants Football Podcast
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Dan Schneier and Nick Falato break down the New York Giants using All-22 game film and analytics.
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Apr 17, 2023 • 1h 2min
Edge preview: Pass rushers the Giants could target in the draft
Dan and Nick break down some of the top pass rushers off the edge in this 2023 NFL Draft class with a focus on what kind of pass rush profile they have, how will it translate against NFL-level offensive linemen, how their skill set could fit what DC Wink Martindale wants to do schematically, how they fit the current depth chart and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 15, 2023 • 1h 16min
10 players Falato is higher than consensus on
Dan and Nick break down 10 prospects in the NFL Draft class who Nick pinpointed as players he likes more than consensus mock drafts. They go through each players profile and talk about where the Giants might look to target them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 14, 2023 • 1h 10min
Cornerbacks we’d be happy landing on Draft Day 1
Dan and Nick run through the top of the 2023 NFL Draft cornerback class by breaking down all of the traits of each top cornerback and how they fit the Giants system. They discuss only the cornerbacks who they would feel comfortable selecting on Day 1 either via trade back or trade up. They also discuss what range each cornerback best fits in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 13, 2023 • 1h 6min
Jalin Hyatt & Cedric Tillman: Where/if the Giants should target drafting them
Dan and Nick break down the draft profiles of Tennessee wide receivers Jalin Hyatt and Cedric Tillman. They discuss the pitfalls to evaluating and projecting wide receivers from this wonky offensive system, what it means to the Giants if they draft another small receiver with an extend discussion on how it impacts the power run game, how/if a wide receiver like Tillman can mesh with Daniel Jones’ skill set and of course where they would feel comfortable drafting either prospect before wrapping up with a grade and mock draft review submitted by a listener. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 12, 2023 • 1h 26min
“What We Would Do” Mock Draft
Dan and Nick play GM in this first round mock draft where they alternate draft picks from the top before nothing making the Giants selection. And there are trades allowed! Find out not only who the Giants pick at 25 (Dan and Nick have different picks) but also if they trade or not. Also, find out all picks for other teams and where both Dan and Nick slot in all of the players on the big board. Remember, this is a mock draft of what THEY would do NOT what they think these NFL teams will do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 11, 2023 • 46min
Why the Giants are showing so much pre-draft interest in Tyjae Spears
Dan and Nick break down the 2023 NFL Draft profile for RB Tyjae Spears out of Tulane. They discuss his strengths, weaknesses and how his game projects to the NFL level. They also discuss how he would fit the Giants system, how they can use him with Saquon Barkley and why the Giants have brought him in for a top-30 private visit. Finally, they wrap up by grading and analyzing another listener Giants mock draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 10, 2023 • 1h 9min
Center in Round 1? Draft Profiles on JMS, Tippman & Wypler
Dan and Nick break down the big three centers in the 2023 Draft class with in-depth discussions on John-Michael Schmitz, Joe Tippman and Luke Wypler. They break down what they do well, how they would fit the Giants system, how to project them forward to the next level and where they would feel comfortable drafting them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 8, 2023 • 54min
Why Charlie Jones is the sleeper WR the Giants need to target
Dan and Nick break down their 2023 NFL Draft Profile of arguably their favorite wide receiver sleeper in the class from a pure value standpoint -- Purdue's Charlie Jones. They break down every aspect of his game, some of the routes on film that stood out, how he projects so well to the Brian Daboll/Mike Kafka offense -- and to what Daniel Jones does well as a quarterback -- and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 6, 2023 • 1h 4min
Mocking the mocks: Grading the newest Giants mock drafts
Dan and Nick run through a slew of one-round, two-round, four-round and seven-round mock drafts going pick by pick for the Giants. They also dive into two listener mock drafts – seven rounders – providing a grade and analysis for each. They walk through each pick, talk through each pick and break down several prospects who are being mock drafted to the Giants right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 4, 2023 • 1h 4min
Time to stack LBs? Top 2023 Draft LBs & how they fit Giants' scheme
Dan and Nick break down the three most buzzy LB prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft class plus one less buzzy LB who Dan has a draft crush on. They talk about their strengths, weaknesses and most importantly how they would fit in Wink Martindale's Giants system plus how they would fit the current Giants LB corps. They also discuss when they'd feel comfortable selecting each LB and whether or not it's a position worth investing premium capital in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices