Dan and Nick bring back the mailbag for the first time in months. They got to about half-ish of the questions asked – so if yours isn’t answered – know that it’s coming soon on another pod. But they dove into some fun ones and remember – if you ENJOY the show – PLEASE hit that like button! It makes a world of a difference for us and helps us grow! …

Nick and Dan discuss the #Giants training camp practice from Monday, August 12th. The duo talk about the Giants' pass-rush, the offensive line's run blocking, injuries, Nick's observations from camp, plus much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Blue Wire

Nick and Dan are joined by Giants' host John Schmeelk. The three detail the state of the Giants, the key positional battles in training camp, the offensive line situation, and how we should view this team after the Giants' preseason Week 1 victory over the Lions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

Nick and Dan discuss the Giants' 14-3 preseason Week 1 victory over the Detroit #Lions. New York was tough in the trenches against the team that eats #kneecaps and successfully ran the ball on offense. The two go through all the positive and negative developments about the game, as the #Giants prepare for the #HoustonTexans next week. Learn more ab…

Dan and Nick discuss the #Giants second joint-practice against the #DetroitLions and how rookie #MalikNabers remains UNGUARDABLE. The two discuss Nick's observations through practice, plus much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Blue Wire

Nick and Dan discuss the Giants' first practice against the Detroit Lions. Nick was in attendance and it was close to a UFC bout, as several fights occurred during practice. The Giants were not bullied and held their own against one of the NFC's best teams.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

Dan and Nick discuss the #Giants Thursday practice at training camp. Nick had boots on deck to see, quite possibly, Jones best training camp practice of the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Blue Wire

Nick and Dan discuss the Giants' final episode of Hard Knocks and their impressions of the Giants' color coded draft board that was shown on the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Blue Wire

Nick and Dan discuss the latest news from New York Giants training camp. The two go through the last two practices, the first of which Nick was in attendance; they talk about the jumbling of the OL with the Greg Van Roten addition, how the offense struggled sans Malik Nabers, and the defensive risers in camp, plus much more. Learn more about your a…

Nick and Dan discuss the third Giants training camp practice. This was Nick's first practice as a credentialed member of the Giants' media - through BigBlueView - and the two go through the OL shifts, personnel pairings, Nabers vs. Banks, and the inconsistencies of the QBs, plus much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a…

Nick and Dan go through the first two training camp practices of the New York Giants. The two discuss the offensive line situation - the Jermaine Eluemunor scare - along with the defensive rotations, Daniel Jones' health/performance, and number nine that shines, Malik Nabers! They discuss much more as they dive deep as the season approaches. Learn …

Dan and Nick recap the fourth episode of Giants Hard Knocks by diving into the trade up for a QB debate, where the Giants were at with the position, how it weighed on John Mara, tidbits about the WR room and OL room from Mike Kafka and Carmen Bricillo, the team’s fervor to draft Malik Nabers and why the Joe Alt “reports” were total nonsense from th…

Dan and Nick preview the Giants offensive line heading into 2024 by breaking down the big change in coaching, areas of tape that will require improvement, touching on the depth but also each individual linemen and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Blue Wire

Dan and Nick go LIVE and provide give their immediate takeaways from the Giants third episode of Hard Knocks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Blue Wire

Nick and Dan are joined by the He's a Giant Podcast (@queens_guy) & (@MONTECRI5TO) to discuss the New York Giants ahead of training camp. Sal and Monte's year-round podcast focuses on college players and how they would fit with the Giants. The four debate the news surrounding the team, expectations, and take a 30-thousand-foot view of the Giants' s…

Dan and Nick break down the second episode of Giants Hard Knocks by discussing the stark contrast between what Shane Bowen is looking for on defense, the insight shared between Joe Schoen on the free agent process, the QB and WR interviews with individual breakdowns of each interview, his conversation with Patriots GM Eliot Wolf about trading up to…

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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. L…

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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 …

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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…

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 hav…

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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 …

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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. Learn more abo…

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Blue Wire

Dan and Nick go game by game breaking down the Giants 2024 schedule and what games are pivotal for their season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Blue Wire

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 co…

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 …

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 st…

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…

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca…

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. L…

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. Learn mor…

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 kicki…

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…

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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. Learn m…

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Blue Wire

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. Learn more about your ad ch…

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho…

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.…

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. Learn more about yo…

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 …