Big Blue Banter: A New York Giants Football Podcast

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 discuss the speed Jalin Hyatt is already putting on the field during training camp practices, as clocked by GPS trackers and what that means for the offense as a whole in 2023. They discuss the Xs and Os schematic impact having speed at wide receiver has on the rest of the skill players, Daniel Jones 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 dive into the early struggles for rookie first-round cornerback Deonte Banks. They discuss why these drills are tailored to fit the receivers, why Banks’ early struggles are not surprising and don’t change their outlook 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 break down the Giants’ third and fourth training camp practices with observations from the drills and breakout discussions about players who are building hype like Tre Hawkins and overall concepts such as why the offense is so far ahead of the defense in the early going. 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.

Nick and Dan discuss the Giants' tight end room and how New York's front office revamped what was a weakness without using a pick INSIDE of the top 100. Joe Schoen and Brandon Brown identified a problem and fixed it with a late third-round pick that was traded for Waller (100 in 2023) and the selection of Daniel Bellinger at pick 112 in 2022. This could have a profound influence on how Mike Kafka employs his personnel and exploits the defense. 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 are joined by their favorite recurring guest David Syversten from Ourlads to continue their discussion of the Giants roster heading into the 2023 season. They dive into Sy’s surprising breakout pick and a sleeper to keep an eye on in addition to previewing the 2024 NFL Draft with several prospects Giants fans should keep an eye on. 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.