Big Blue Banter: A New York Giants Football Podcast

Hosts Dan and Nick discuss the Giants' final 53-man roster predictions, highlighting position battles and potential impact players. They analyze the impressive play of Jalen Hyatt and discuss the Giants' offensive line concerns. They debate their predictions for the final roster and the fifth cornerback spot, considering potential additions and contract negotiations.

Dan and Nick react to the news that Giants GM Joe Schoen traded a 7th-round draft pick for LB/S/EDGE hybrid Isaiah Simmons. They break down the 30,000-foot view about why this is a steal from a GM standpoint re: Joe Schoen. They discuss how DC Wink Martindale will unlock him. They also dive into how he will be used at first and right away. They talk overall ceiling and floor, Simmons' cap hit in 2023, and 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.

Dan and Nick welcome back Pro Football Focus’ lead NFL Draft analyst Trevor Sikkema to discuss in depth both of Joe Schoen’s first two draft classes from a philosophical standpoint and also an individual breakdown of all the premium draft picks. Then, they transition to how Daniel Jones has progressed this preseason before previewing what to watch for an names to know from the 2024 NFL Draft class. 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 break down the All-22 coaches film from both the sideline and endzone angel (with video clips cut up) of the Giants' Preseason win against the Panthers on the defensive side of the ball. They break down the defensive line play, Bobby Okereke's debut in blue, the LB2 battle, the two rookie CBs and the battle at the back end of the depth chart at safety and EDGE among other key topics. 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.

In this podcast, the hosts discuss the Giants' preseason win against the Panthers and break down the coaching strategies of Brian Dable and Mike Kafka. They analyze specific plays and highlight the offensive line's performance. The speakers also discuss potential roster cuts and highlight the impressive performance of running back Shawn Corbin.

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.