Dan and Nick recap the second day of Giants free agency, catching up on the big-name signings and the role players with breakdowns of every single signing outside of Adebo and Slayton. They discuss what Shane Bowen's defense will evolve into with Holland in the mix, what this means for draft plans, and finally update the QB watch with new reports on Rodgers, Russ Wilson and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dan and Nick break down the first day of Giants free agent action and as they're recording the news of Darius Slayton re-signing drops. They break down the three signings, the state of the QB market as it relates to the Giants and their chances of trading up to No. 1 overall in the draft, plus other signings around the NFL that stood out. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dan and Nick break down what the addition of Eli Manning means to the Giants QB search, the four things Eli pinpointed he needs to see on tape at QB, Jaxson Dart's rise at the Senior Bowl and what it means plus Eli's eval of Dart.

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Dan and Nick recap the Giants TE position by starting with how different it will look after running the pass game through Darren Waller. They discuss the importance of the blockers added, how it will help Evan Neal and the entire pass protection unit and more.

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Nick and Dan break down the first episode of HBO's Hard Knocks, featuring the Giants' front office. We received an in-depth look at the free agent process, which was led by Director of Pro Scouting Chris Rossetti. Insight about Daniel Jones, Saquon Barkley, and other Giants were divulged throughout the episode, and the two discuss their thoughts.

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Nick and Dan discuss the Giants' WR CORPS ahead of training camp, and the immense - UNPROVEN - potential within the room. The two go through the ideal 11 personnel package, Darius Slayton, and depth pieces like Isaiah Hodgins, Allen Robinson, and Bryce Ford-Wheaton. 

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Dan and Nick preview the Giants RB position as the team transitions from a one back system to a rotation. They discuss the upside of Tyrone Tracy within the new structure of the offense, Eric Gray’s future, sleepers to make the roster and more.

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Dan and Nick are joined by recurring Big Blue Banter guest and Giants tight end Daniel Bellinger to discuss exciting changes coming to the Giants offense in 2024, go over some of his film from 2023, talk about his transition to the New Jersey area from the west coast (why he loves bagels and Daniel’s first experience at Djais in Belmar), his early thoughts on the new faces in the tight end room and a lot more.

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Trevor Sikkema of Pro Football Focus joins Nick Falato to discuss the state of the Giants and the impact of their 2024 NFL Draft. The two go through Darren Waller's retirement, the RB situation, Malik Nabers' ceiling, and Dexter Lawrence's dominance, plus much more!

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Dan and Nick recap the final day of Giants minicamp by hitting some of the key points (Evan Neal injury update plus what it means for Josh Ezeudu as swing tackle, Jermaine Eluemunor as guard), Wan’Dale Robinson telling Giants media he’s hit his fastest GPS time and more before diving into today’s show topic: The five things they can’t wait to watch (offensive side) in Giants training camp. They break down each of the five things to get excited about in detail.

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Dan and Nick break down the Giants’ first minicamp practice open to the beat reporters by discussing some of the key topics including Wan’Dale Robinson’s TD and the burst he displayed post catch, Daniel Jones’ progress in his return from the ACL tear and what it means for his training camp status, Evan Neal missing team reps again as the Giants have “backed off” on Neal, per Brian Daboll and a lot more.

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Dan and Nick break down how far the Giants have come toward closing the gap in the NFC East on the defensive side of the ball by going position by position and ranking where all four teams land by assigning a point scale for each position group.

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Dan and Nick recap the recent string of Giants OTA practices including their ninth OTA that was open to the media. They break down what Malik Nabers’ dominant practice means, the big leap we’ve seen from Jalin Hyatt already from a strength and mental processing standpoint, Aaron Robinson sighting, Jon Runyan confirming the RG position to play next to Evan Neal, Brian Daboll calling the plays yet again and more.

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Dan and Nick discuss the Conference Championship Round, the narrative surrounding the Giants/Eagles on Saquon Barkley and Kavyon Thibodeaux's beef with Dez Bryant before previewing a slew of players the Giants should have their eye on at the Senior Bowl this week.

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Dan and Nick break down how far the Giants have come toward closing the gap in the NFC East on the offensive side of the ball by going position by position and ranking where all four teams land by assigning a point scale for each position group.

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Dan and Nick are joined by Match Quarters' Cody Alexander for a super, nitty-gritty deep dive on the Xs and Os focused on the defensive side of the ball -- specifically dealing in concepts that new defensive coordinator Shane Bowen will deploy.

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Dan and Nick give their takes on what has been going down during the early Giants OTAs from what OL coach Carmen Bricillo said about Evan Neal and more during his first media appearance, their thoughts on the early 1st-team offensive line, Daniel Jones' rapid progression back from a torn ACL, Malik Nabers' early progression and more.

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Dan interviews PFF’s Sam Monson about the Giants direction going from the start of the offseason with free agency through the draft, the QB situation and more. 

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Dan and Nick go game by game breaking down the Giants 2024 schedule and what games are pivotal for their season.

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Dan and Nick dive into the debate that’s taken over Giants Twitter since the conclusion of the 2024 NFL Draft – should GM Joe Schoen be on the hot seat heading into 2024? They take a 30,000-foot view to start before diving into a look back on each of their five biggest tDan and Nick dive into the debate that’s taken over Giants Twitter since the conclusion of the 2024 NFL Draft – should GM Joe Schoen be on the hot seat heading into 2024? They take a 30,000-foot view to start before diving into a look back on each of their five biggest takeaways after the 2021 season heading into the 2022 offseason. Then, they dissect each move Schoen has made in each of his two offseasons, the biggest deciding factors and more before circling back to discuss what would have to happen in 2024 for Schoen to be on the hot seat for them, and potentially for them to say – “that’s it, it’s time to move on” and what he can do to secure his seat for the future.

akeaways after the 2021 season heading into the 2022 offseason. Then, they dissect each move Schoen has made in each of his two offseasons, the biggest deciding factors and more before circling back to discuss what would have to happen in 2024 for Schoen to be on the hot seat for them, and potentially for them to say – “that’s it, it’s time to move on” and what he can do to secure his seat for the future.

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Dan and Nick dive into their final edition of the post-draft mailbag by tackling how the offense will evolve with Malik Nabers and whether or not we'll see a similar scheme to 2022, what they would prefer -- an elite QB or elite roster and which of the two is easier to build, what path the Giants have to improve QB in 2025 if they need to, how Eli Manning's skill set would translate to today's era and a lot more.

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Dan and Nick take a look at one of the key stated objectives by Joe Schoen and Brian Daboll to get faster at WR when they arrived by first looking at their route-weighted speed in WR in 2022 when they took over to where it is now, how they've added stop-and-start ability as well, and what this means from a schematic standpoint and from a ceiling standpoint for the offense in 2024.

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Dan and Nick dive into part two of their post-draft mailbag with a 30,000-foot view question to start about what it would mean for Drew Lock to find success – if given an opportunity – for the franchise’s optimal long term goals, answer a fun question about their favorite Giants of yesteryear, plus if the Giants have a specific type they’re looking for at QB and a lot more.

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Dan and Nick dive into their first edition of their post-draft mailbag by answering questions on the differences between what Drew Lock and Daniel Jones bring to Brian Daboll’s system, which current Giants WR Malik Nabers will help the most, if fans are being too negative about the team, and a lot more.

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Dan and Nick break down the tenet steps and evolution in roster building the Giants must enact this offseason if they want to turn this around and if Schoen and Daboll want to be a part of the franchise's future.

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Dan and Nick tackle a heated debate among Giants fans in the Giants Twittersphere as to whether or not the Giants roster is actually better now than it was in 2023. They dive into the question holistically and then individually by going position by position. Finally, they quantify the crux of why they are both confident the 2024 roster is better.

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Dan and Nick break down each of the three New York Giants division rivals and assign draft grades for the Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders. They break down each team's draft class, individual picks, how they approached their draft classes, what they accomplished and what it means moving forward for the Giants.

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Dan and Nick rally for their annual end of the draft weekend review of the draft as a whole -- from the 30,000-foot view as Dan can't stop saying. They discuss the draft class as a whole, individual picks but also a wholistic approach that includes Dan asking Nick the biggest burning question from each of the three nights of the draft -- plus kicking things off with the biggest question about where the Giants are headed now.

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Dan and Nick unpack what the Giants did on Day 3 of the Draft where they kicked things off by drafting a prospect who was a “my guy” for both Dan and Nick followed by a my guy at RB for Dan. They break down each player individually, what it means for the Giants offense both in 2024 and the future and more before getting to their final draft pick at LB and questions from the listeners.

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Dan and Nick recap Day 2 of the Giants draft by talking the theme of revamping the secondary, breaking down each individual pick, discussing their fit with Shane Bowen, DB coach Jerome Henderson and more before diving into Day 3 wishlist picks and listener questions.

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Dan and Nick go LIVE on YouTube to recap the Giants Day 1 of the draft by going in detail about Malik Nabers, what he brings to the team now and in the future, why Joe Schoen played Round 1 right, what this means long term at QB, for Daniel Jones and a lot more before wrapping up with Day 2 targets, perfect scenarios and listener questions.

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Dan and Nick host their first LIVE show in some time on YouTube where they break down some of their final thoughts heading into the 2024 NFL Draft with 48 hours to go, predictions for what will happen in Round 1 and most importantly answer questions from the YouTube chat.

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Dan and Nick reveal their “my guys” in the 2024 NFL draft — the best values and potential targets for the Giants on Day 1, 2 and 3 of the NFL Draft. They go through multiple different positions and circle back to where the Giants might look to target each player.

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Dan and Nick are joined again by Russell Brown to discuss sleepers at RB, WR, EDGE, CB, and more while also diving into his “my guys” in this class—the best draft values and how they might fit the Giants.

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Dan and Nick dive into their final edition of their pre-draft mailbag by answering a wide array of questions including the point of drafting quarterbacks outside of Round 1, if it makes sense to get your WR1 before your QB, how hot Joe Schoen’s seat is and should be, should Brian Daboll call plays in 2024 and a lot more.

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Dan and Nick recap the latest in the world of the Giants from the potential draft picks they may receive for losing Xavier McKinney, Brandon Brown and Mike Kafka, to an outlook on how the Commanders and Eagles got here and what the Giants can learn, and more.

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Dan and Nick do their annual seven-round Giants mock draft using the PFF draft simulator. They approach the draft separately, without any contact in order to avoid any bias -- finally they come together to discuss the theme of their drafts, each draft pick and more in this dueling seven-round mock.

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Dan and Nick are joined by one of if not their favorite recurring guests David Syversten of Ourlads to break down the Giants and the 2024 NFL Draft. They hit every position, every need for the Giants, players they'll target, what they should do Round 1 and a lot more in this mega-preview show.

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Dan and Nick dive right back into another edition of the Big Blue Banter mailbag answering questions about which QB best fits Brian Daboll, % chance the Giants might trade up to get a QB, which WR better fits what the Giants need at 6, worst case scenarios aka how Dave Gettleman would've approached the 2024 Draft and a lot more.

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Dan and Nick dive into their film-based draft profile of 2024 QB prospect Drake Maye. They discuss his strengths, weaknesses, how his skill set projects to the NFL game, why they believe he has so much upside, how he would fit with the Giants and Brian Daboll and more before getting the nitty gritty in -- would they love the pick at 6 and/or would they like the idea of trading up for Maye.

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Dan and Nick are joined by a special guest, QB coach and trainer Sean McEvoy who breaks down key traits to look for in QBs, what can be taught, what can’t, processing, footwork, mechanics and more before diving into his breakdowns of the 2024 QB class including a “sleeper” QB he feels has more upside than most plus why he’s not as high on JJ McCarthy as others seem to be.

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Dan and Nick dive into Part 1 of what will be a multi part mailbag answering everyone’s questions on the Giants roster and the upcoming 2024 NFL Draft. They discuss wide range of topics, positions, players and more.

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Dan and Nick dive into their second QB draft profile of the 2024 NFL Draft season by looking at LSU's Jayden Daniels. ESPN's Jordon Ranaan stated that multiple sources in the Giants' building told him that they're high on the 2023 Heisman Trophy Winner. They both dive into their scouting reports, strengths, and weaknesses before discussing things like fit with the Giants, why they might be so linked to Daniels this pre-draft period, where Dan/Nick is comfortable drafting him, and more.

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Dan and Nick dive into their first QB draft profile of the 2024 NFL Draft season by taking a look at the quarterback most heavily-linked to the Giants -- J.J. McCarthy. They both dive into their scouting reports, strengths and weaknesses before discussing things like fit with the Giants, why they might be so linked to J.J. this pre-draft period, where Dan/Nick are comfortable drafting him and more.

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Dan and Nick dive into the recent flurry of "reports" about the New York Giants from national beat reporters coming out on the same day with sources connecting the Giants to quarterbacks -- multiple different ones -- but first they unpack Joe Schoen's interview with Albert Breer, a major national reporter, to decipher why he said what he did just two weeks before the draft and what it actually means.

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Nick and Dan discuss Texas, and former Georgia WR, AD Mitchell, and his size and fluidity provide a high ceiling at the position. Both Nick and Dan have AD Mitchell higher than other WRs in the draft class, whom consensus seems to favor. They discuss his strengths and weaknesses, plus much more.

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Dan and Nick break down the telling article about the Giants dysfunction from ESPN's Jordan Raannan and discuss what it means moving forward before diving into the ramifications of the decision to retain DC Shane Bowen for the 2025 season.

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Dan and Nick dive into the recent report from one of the most trusted reporters in the NFL draft landscape about the Giants' "heavy interest" in Florida State RB prospect Trey Benson. They break down Benson's profile, a little bit of his tape and then discuss scenarios for where the Giants might draft him and whether or not Nick/Dan would love, hate or feel just OK about those selections being used on Benson. This soon turns into a 30,000-foot view discussion about the RB position in roster building, the opportunity cost of using certain draft picks at RB and more.

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Dan and Nick dive into the early parts of the Giants' Top-30 visits by looking at a recent top-30 visit -- Penn State EDGE Chop Robinson. Remember, the Giants have selected SEVEN players from their top-30 visits over the past two drafts. They get into Robinson's scouting profile, pros, cons, before transitioning to how he'd fit Shane Bowen's Giants defense and then discussing scenarios for where the Giants could target Chop after several trades.

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Matt Waldman of the Rookie Scouting Portfolio joins the Big Blue Banter podcast to break down the offensive players in the 2024 NFL Draft. They break down why Matt is higher than consensus on QB Michael Penix, lower than consensus on QB Drake Maye and how he feels about the Giants’ pre-draft connection to J.J. McCarthy. They transition to RB with the one prospect he has as RB1 but whether or not he fits the current Giants roster rebuild. Also, Matt discusses the best processing backs in the class and some underrated targets for the Giants on Day 3. Finally, they talk WRs – the big three, who Waldman’s WR4 is, and some sleepers as well for the Giants to consider on Day 3.

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