Talk is Cheap: A New York Giants Podcast

While receivers across the NFL are getting paid, Odell Beckham Jr. didn’t hold out and wants to be on the field despite not having a new contact, so it’s time the Giants give him one. We also give our assessments of the offense and defense from training camp so far, and Giants fans have a lot to be excited about. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Giants safety Andrew Adams joins Matt Lombardo to discuss his position battle with Darian Thompson, playing under a new coaching staff and defensive scheme, his goals for this season, how OTAs and minicamp went, plus more! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Saquon Barkley is the real deal (without pads), Odell Beckham Jr. is cooperating and doing all the right things, Snacks is one of their best players but is being a bit disruptive, plus other OTA takeaways and what we’re excited to see in the preseason. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The entire Giants roster is now on the field together for the first time (almost) and it’s obviously very early, but we saw some really promising signs. However, Snacks didn’t show up, so what does that mean and how does it affect the team? Also, we answer some of your questions in our new mailbag segment! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After reviewing the Giants’ 2018 draft picks, it is clear that they believe they are ready to win now. We go through each pick and grade it, as well discuss what we like and don’t like about each player. How does drafting Kyle Lauletta impact the quarterback situation? Also, what is going on with Ereck Flowers? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2018 NFL Draft is almost here and Giants fans are on the edge of their seats with anticipation over the #2 pick, so we’re here to tell you whether they’ll take a QB or Saquon Barkley. Also, today was the first day of minicamp and we tell you what we saw (hint: it was not good). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Giants’ offseason program is underway and we give our initial thoughts and observations. Odell Beckham Jr. showed up, while Ereck Flowers did not; what does this mean? We also give a preview of what we think the Giants should do in the draft. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s been awhile since we’ve recorded and there’s been a lot of discussion around Odell Beckham Jr. (of course). Does anyone really think he’s getting traded? What would fair market value be? We also discuss our takeaways from meeting assistant coaches, free agency recap and welcome Matt Lombardo to the beat. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NFL Combine is next week, so we’re here to tell you what specifically the Giants should be zeroing in on and what we’ll be keeping an eye out for as reporters. Should the Giants keep their draft pick at #2 or should they trade it for more picks later on? We also talk about potential steals to look out for in the later rounds. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s painful to say, but the Eagles are Super Bowl champions. We discuss what that means for the Giants in the years ahead, Odell Beckham Jr. wanting a contract extension this offseason and the offensive coordinator search. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Giants have officially hired Pat Shurmur as their head coach and we give our first impressions of him. We also take a look back on his career and review the Giants’ coaching search. What do we think of Jack Del Rio possibly being defensive coordinator? What should be at the top of Shurmur’s priority list? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Giants season is officially over and we’re on to the Dave Gettleman era. He isn’t wasting any time making changes and made his message clear that no B.S. will be tolerated, which is a good start, but the Giants have a long way to go to get back on their feet. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eli Apple has been at the center of a dismal season for the Giants as of late. First, Dan Duggan broke a story on family strife being at the root of his tumultuous season. Shortly after, Landon Collins called him a cancer and we learned of some of Apple’s issues with coaches. Now, after his infamous comment, he’s been suspended. Let’s discuss… See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Giants’ 34-29 loss to the Eagles made for an exciting game, but not pulling off the upset was for the best as it helps preserve a high draft pick. Eli Manning played great and wants to be a Giant in 2018, but what does that mean for the head coach and GM searches? We also discuss the special teams debacle. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's nothing to lose, so why aren't the Giants starting Davis Webb at quarterback for the final three games? Joe Giglio, James Kratch and Dan Duggan try to make sense of starting Eli Manning after his curtain call game. Plus, discussion on Dave Gettleman as a GM candidate, and the messy Eli Apple situation. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the aftermath of Ben McAdoo and Jerry Reese being fired, we question John Mara’s reasoning behind their dismissals and wonder why he didn’t stop Eli Manning's benching ahead of time. How will interim head coach Steve Spagnuolo handle the QB situation going forward? We also discuss possible GM and head coach candidates. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Kratch, Dan Duggan and Joe Giglio react to the stunning news that Eli Manning will be benched for Geno Smith and eventually Davis Webb. Come for the analysis, stay for the hot fire spewed. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We dissect the Giants' stunning win over the Kansas City Chiefs and what it means moving forward for the rest of the season. Plus, we tell you why Jerry Reese has a good argument to return as GM in 2018 (yes, you read that right). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unlike the Giants, we showed up this week for another episode. We’re running out of ways to call the team pathetic and embarrassing, but they keep hitting a new rock bottom every game. Ben McAdoo is a dead man walking, so why not just do the inevitable and fire him in-season? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Giants gave up 51 points in a blowout loss to the Rams and are a complete embarrassment. Changes are coming to the franchise and people are going to lose their jobs. For Ben McAdoo, it's a matter of when, not if. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Giants general manager Jerry Reese addressed the media for the first time since training camp on Tuesday. He started the press conference by taking the blame for the Giants’ failures, but proceeded to blame everyone else. We take a deep dive into the entirety of his comments, focusing on the most ridiculous ones. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Giants got a desperately-needed win in Denver, but the team isn’t fixed and it’s unlikely they’ll turn the season around. The running game looked good, but the receiving corps is depleted. Despite changes to the offensive line and play calling duties, it will be difficult to maintain the same success they had Sunday night. We also discuss what came out of the owners meeting and look ahead to the Seahawks. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are not enough adjectives to describe just how bad the 2017 New York Giants are. And it's almost impossible to believe just how much the franchise has been flipped upside-down in the span of five weeks. We try to make sense out of what happens from here on out, and whether anyone's job is safe. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After falling to 0-4, the Giants have proven they are just not a good football team. With an unfavorable schedule, can they pull off a respectable season or will they end with a 3-13 record? Should they start playing younger players to prepare for the future and help secure a good draft pick? Ben McAdoo is starting to feel some heat and we discuss his future with the team. We also look ahead to their matchup with the Chargers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Giants have fallen to 0-3 after a demoralizing loss on a last-second 61-yard field goal against the Eagles, and the season is quickly slipping away. Despite making some changes to the game plan and being in a position to win, they still found a way to give the game away. Does Ben McAdoo have control of the team? We also address the controversy surrounding Odell Beckham Jr. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Giants lost to the Lions 24-10 and have looked awful through the first 2 weeks of the season. The offensive line has been atrocious, Eli Manning has played subpar and Ben McAdoo’s coaching has been called into question. Who should be getting most of the blame? Can the offense be fixed? We also look ahead to Week 3 in Philadelphia. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NFL season is officially underway and the Giants gave an abysmal performance against the Cowboys. The offense looked terrible largely in part to the offensive line. How much of an impact would Odell Beckham Jr. have made if he played? Has Eli Manning regressed or is the offensive line entirely to blame? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2017 season is here and the Giants have a promising team, but the NFC should be very competitive. We’re predicting how successful the Giants will be this year, especially in a strong NFC East. How much will the offensive line hold them back? How good can the defense be? Who will win the division? With Ezekiel Elliot playing, how do the Giants matchup against the Cowboys in Week 1? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To celebrate our 100th episode, Giants linebacker Jonathan Casillas joined us for a live recording and he did not disappoint. Casillas touched on everything from his expectations for the Giants season and his career in the NFL to Colin Kaepernick and CTE. He also told some great stories and gave insight into what it’s like playing alongside stars like Eli Manning and Odell Beckham Jr. This episode is a must-listen! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Giants lost to the Browns 10-6 in their second preseason game. We discuss how we thought they looked overall and, of course, cover Odell Beckham Jr.'s injury. Will the offense be able to get by considering the o-line? We also talk about the defense, which is flying under the radar, and look forward to their next game against the Jets. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re celebrating our 100th episode with a special event on Aug. 28 at 7 p.m. at Redd’s Restaurant & Bar in Carlstadt. Join us for a live recording with Dan Duggan, James Kratch and Joe Giglio, along with special guest Jonathan Casillas. We’ll be giving away tickets to a regular-season Giants game and autographed footballs. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Giants have a lot of reasons to be optimistic about the upcoming season, but the offensive line isn’t one of them. We discuss the current state of the o-line and how much we think it might hold the team back, including a deep dive on Ereck Flowers. Plus, takeaways from the first preseason game. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Giants host the Steelers this Friday in the preseason opener for both teams and their unofficial depth chart has been released. We break down each position on both sides of the ball as everyone prepares for Friday night. Plus, we have a very special announcement! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Odell Beckham Jr. grabbed headlines again after saying he wants to be the highest-paid player in the NFL; was he wrong for saying this? Training camp is underway and we give our first impressions. We also discuss Eli Manning's "pitch count," the backup QB battle, and the fight that broke out between DBs. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Training camp is right around the corner and we give a preview. Based on the roster's talent, how many wins do we expect this year? We also discuss players to keep an eye on during training camp and what fans will be talking about most when camp ends. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Minicamp has ended and we take a quick look back. Can Davis Webb be the Giants’ #2 QB this year? James and Dan give their 53-man roster projections and we play a game of word association. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Odell Beckham Jr. is at the center of Giants news again after not showing up to OTAs. James, Dan and Joe react to OBJ’s recent decisions. We also discuss Victor Cruz’s departure and John Mara’s comments after receiving fan mail on Colin Kaepernick kneeling during the national anthem. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James and Dan got their first glimpse of the Giants' draft picks at rookie minicamp, so they give us their first impressions. Does Evan Engram look more like a TE or WR? Will he start from Day 1? We also discuss the possibility of the Giants signing LeGarrette Blount and their RB situation. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We break down every pick the Giants made in the 2017 NFL Draft. Including Evan Engram's immediate impact, the possibility of Davis Webb replacing Eli Manning and not addressing the offensive line until late. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2017 NFL Draft is Thursday and we take an in-depth look at what the Giants should do with the 23rd pick. What would they have to do to make a lot of noise? What position should they target? What's their contingency plan if top prospects are unavailable? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2017 NFL Draft is 10 days away and the Giants have the 23rd pick. We discuss how they should approach the draft, with a concentration on defense. Who will be on the board when the Giants are on the clock? Plus, a game of over/under predictions regarding the draft. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2017 NFL Draft is a couple of weeks away and the Giants have the 23rd pick. We discuss how they should approach the draft, with a concentration on offense. Which top prospects will still be on the board when the Giants are on the clock? What position should they target? We also play a game of "either/or" for specific draft scenarios. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We give our takeaways from the NFL owners meeting; including Johnathan Hankins strange free agency situation, why the Giants won't sign Adrian Peterson, and thoughts on signing Geno Smith. We also take an early look at how the Giants may approach the NFL Draft. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Giants signed Brandon Marshall, Rhett Ellison and D.J. Fluker. We discuss how each will fit in with the offense next season. Also, we give our thoughts on what the Giants next moves will be in free agency. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James, Dan and Joe weigh in on possible free agency moves, from resigning Johnathan Hankins to pursuing Brandon Marshall. Plus, did Ben McAdoo make a mistake calling out Eli Manning? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We weigh in on whether the Giants should sign Adrian Peterson when free agency begins. Plus Twitter questions from fans and more discussions on shaping the 2017 roster. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As this offseason progresses, the Giants will have several decisions to make, none bigger than what to do about Jason Pierre-Paul. Keep him? Let him walk? We discuss the JPP question as well as some of the other key Giants free agents. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Falcons will represent the NFC in this year's Super Bowl, and the Giants don't seem that far off. Yes, Atlanta beat the team the Giants lost to in the playoffs, but the blueprint is there for Big Blue next season. We discuss that, plus the Super Bowl matchup between the Falcons and Patriots. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eli Manning had an average season and after having just turned 36, it's fair to wonder about the Giants' future at quarterback. Why did Eli decline in 2016? When do the Giants begin looking for his replacement? How do they approach this delicate situation? We devote this episode to all things Eli Manning. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After such a promising march into the playoffs, the Giants' season ended with a thud in Green Bay. We discuss the loss to the Packers, and also focus on what it means long-term for Eli Manning and Odell Beckham Jr. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices