Big Blue Banter: A New York Giants Football Podcast

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Dan Schneier and Nick Falato break down the New York Giants using All-22 game film and analytics. read less

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Big Blue Banter: A New York Giants Football Podcast is for Giants fans. Hosts Dan Schneier and Nick Falato discuss everything from the NFL Draft to matchups. They offer a complete review of the Giants' progress each season. For fans who favor the squad over the other New York teams, the Bills and the Jets, this show is a great way to keep up. The latest episodes feature the most recent developments with the NFC team.

Dan brings years of experience writing about the Giants to the show. He worked as a staff writer for Pro Football Focus for seven years. He went on to be an editor for 247Sports with a focus on the Giants. Today, Dan is the senior editor for fantasy sports at CBS Sports and hosts this podcast. Nick also has an impressive list of writing credits as a sports journalist. He currently covers sports at Sports Illustrated and Big Blue View.

Besides Dan and Nick, the podcast features a variety of football experts. Hogs Haven host Jamual Forrest has joined the show to review the Giants-Commanders matchup. The podcast has also welcomed expert Xs and Os analyst Michael Nania. Former NFL tight end Ed Smith has even been a guest.

The multiple episode categories give podcast listeners some variety. On "Rapid Reactions," Dan and Nick offer quick takeaways from individual games. "Mailbag" episodes feature listener questions submitted via Twitter and YouTube chats. On "Film Review," the hosts discuss recent All-22 footage, focusing on defense or offense.

Big Blue Banter: A New York Giants Football Podcast offers detailed coverage of the Giants. From practice reviews to fantasy football predictions, this podcast is a valuable resource. New episodes of the show join the feed several times each week.

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Should Giants GM Joe Schoen be on the hot seat?

Should Giants GM Joe Schoen be on the hot seat?

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

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Should Giants GM Joe Schoen be on the hot seat?

Should Giants GM Joe Schoen be on the hot seat?

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

Mailbag: How offense will evolve, elite QB or elite roster, how Elis game would translate to 2024, more

Mailbag: How offense will evolve, elite QB or elite roster, how Elis game would translate to 2024, more

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

Do the Giants have the fastest receiving corps?

Do the Giants have the fastest receiving corps?

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

Mailbag Pt. 2: Where the franchise is going, favorite Coughlin era Giants, more

Mailbag Pt. 2: Where the franchise is going, favorite Coughlin era Giants, more

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

Mailbag: How DJ&Lock fit Daboll’s system differently, which Giants WR Nabers helps the most, more

Mailbag: How DJ&Lock fit Daboll’s system differently, which Giants WR Nabers helps the most, more

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two big reasons why the Giants roster IS better in 2024 than it was in 2023

Two big reasons why the Giants roster IS better in 2024 than it was in 2023

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

NFC East 2024 NFL Draft Grades

NFC East 2024 NFL Draft Grades

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

Giants Draft Review: 30K-foot view + answering the biggest Qs from Days 1, 2 & 3

Giants Draft Review: 30K-foot view + answering the biggest Qs from Days 1, 2 & 3

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

Day 3 Giants Draft loaded with ‘My Guys’ on offense

Day 3 Giants Draft loaded with ‘My Guys’ on offense

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

Giants revamp secondary with perfect scheme fits on Day 2!

Giants revamp secondary with perfect scheme fits on Day 2!

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

Giants Day 1 Draft Recap + Day 2 Wishlist

Giants Day 1 Draft Recap + Day 2 Wishlist

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

Final thoughts before the Giants 2024 Draft

Final thoughts before the Giants 2024 Draft

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

‘My Guys’: Targets/values for the Giants on all 3 Draft Days

‘My Guys’: Targets/values for the Giants on all 3 Draft Days

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

Deep draft sleepers w/ Russell Brown

Deep draft sleepers w/ Russell Brown

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/adchoices

Mailbag 3.0: What’s the point of QB after Day 1, why go WR1 before the QB, is Schoen’s seat hot

Mailbag 3.0: What’s the point of QB after Day 1, why go WR1 before the QB, is Schoen’s seat hot

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 choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dueling Giants 7-round Giants mock drafts

Dueling Giants 7-round Giants mock drafts

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Complete Giants Draft Preview; Every Position w/ Ourlads' David Syversten

Complete Giants Draft Preview; Every Position w/ Ourlads' David Syversten

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.com/adchoices

Mailbag: Which QB best fits Daboll, how Gettleman would draft this class, more

Mailbag: Which QB best fits Daboll, how Gettleman would draft this class, more

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 your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Drake Maye profile: His ceiling could change EVERYTHING for the Giants

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

QB coach Sean McEvoy: Key traits to look for + breakdown of 2024 QB class

QB coach Sean McEvoy: Key traits to look for + breakdown of 2024 QB class

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. If you're interested in developing your skills at the quarterback position, please check out https://www.qbtakeover.com/ for more details about Sean and his team. Follow Sean on Twitter/X at "@QBCoachMcEvoy" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices