Bleav in Giants

Bob Papa and Carl Banks break down the Giants' massive win over the Eagles, highlighting how new energy from young players like Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo helped the team finally beat Philadelphia in primetime. They discuss Dart's growth at quarterback, the physicality brought by Skattebo, and improved play from the offensive line and defense.

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Bob Papa and Carl Banks preview the Giants' upcoming game against the Eagles, highlighting key strategies for victory. They stress the need to stop the run, play mistake-free football, and avoid allowing the Eagles to regain momentum, as they have struggled in their run game. While discussing the Giants' recent performance against the Saints, they note that one big play and offensive turnovers were costly. They also address critici...

On Bleav in Giants,  Bob Papa and Carl Banks dissect the New York Giants’ frustrating loss to the New Orleans Saints. Both express their disappointment, describing the defeat as one of the most upsetting in recent memory due to repeated mistakes and lack of discipline from players and coaches alike. They break down key moments where the Giants’ lack of mental stamina, focus, and execution cost them the game—highlighting specific pl...

Bob Papa and Carl Banks welcome CBS’s Charles Davis, who will be calling the upcoming Giants-Saints game. They discuss the New York Giants’ defense, their progress, and their potential, especially with young emerging talents like Abdul Carter. The group analyzes the Giants’ defensive trends, recent improvements, and key performance stats, noting both strengths and lingering issues. They also preview the Saints, highlighting their o...

Bob Papa and Carl Banks break down the Giants' victory over the Chargers, highlighting the improvement on both sides of the ball. They praise the defense, emphasizing its physicality, mentality, and ability to make big plays and create turnovers when needed. They note the impact of young players like Jaxson Dart and discuss his poise and room for growth. They address critical moments, such as Andrew Thomas's fumble recovery, which ...

On this episode of Bleav in Chargers, Lorenzo Neal welcomes two-time Super Bowl champion and Giants legend Carl Banks. They discuss the evolution of football from their playing days to now, highlighting the differences in physicality, toughness, and training between eras. Carl shares insights on the mentality of past defenses, how today’s players train differently, and why current injury rates might be higher despite athletes being...

On Bleav in Giants, Charlie Weis, a renowned offensive coordinator and Super Bowl champion coach, joins Carl Banks and Bob Papa for an in-depth discussion about the New York Giants' decision to start rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart. This change comes after the team struggled in the red zone and started the season with an 0-3 record with Russell Wilson as their quarterback. Notably, Charlie's son coached Dart during his time at Ole M...

On Bleav in Giants, Bob Papa and Carl Banks break down the Giants’ frustrating loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday Night Football. They discuss the missed opportunities on defense, including two backward passes by Patrick Mahomes that the Giants failed to capitalize on, and a dropped interception that could have changed the outcome. They highlight the offensive struggles, particularly the inability to get wide receivers open a...

In this episode of Bleav in Giants, hosts Bob Papa and Carl Banks break down the Giants' upcoming matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. The discussion focuses on both teams' recent struggles, with the Giants aiming to avoid a 0-3 start and the Chiefs recovering from two consecutive losses, a rarity in the Mahomes-Andy Reid era.

The hosts address the Giants' defensive challenges, pointing out that these issues stem primarily from ...

In this episode of Bleav in Giants, Carl Banks and Bob Papa recap the game against the Cowboys, paying special attention to the defensive breakdowns that occurred late in the game. They highlight the struggles of the Giants' defense, particularly their poor execution of zone coverage and lack of communication, despite the high level of talent and significant financial investment in that area. Banks emphasizes the need for accountab...

In this episode of Bleav in Giants, hosts Bob Papa and Carl Banks dive into the Giants’ upcoming matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. They address fan comments about mistakes in the Giants’ previous performance, emphasizing the difference between coaching issues and player accountability when it comes to attention to detail and execution. They provide specific examples from recent games, clarifying that not all errors stem from the ...

The Giants opened their season with a disappointing loss in Washington. Both Carl Banks and Bob Papa highlighted a feeling of déjà vu; this game felt eerily similar to struggles from last year. The Giants’ offense never found a consistent rhythm, and issues from the preseason, especially struggles on the offensive line, proved costly, allowing significant pressure on new QB Russell Wilson and making it difficult to establish the ru...

Scott Jackson is joined by Giants legend Carl Banks in order to help preview the Week 1 matchup between the Washington Commanders and the New York Giants! They wonder if the immovable object that is Jayden Daniels at QB can be knocked off his pedestal by an extremely improved Giants Pass rush featuring Abdul Carter out of Penn State, drafted 3rd overall. Anthony Armstrong joins in the second half of the conversation to talk more on...

Bob Papa and Carl Banks break down the upcoming Giants-Commanders game to kick off the Giants’ regular season. They focus on the Giants' energy and optimism, especially on defense, noting how improvements in tackling and depth up front could help contain Washington’s revamped offensive line and running game. They also discuss the challenges posed by the Commanders’ playmakers, like Deebo Samuel, and how the Giants’ secondary and co...

In this episode of Bleav in Giants, Bob Papa, Carl Banks, and Phil Simms dive into the excitement of the upcoming NFL season, reflecting on preseason performances, coaching philosophies, and quarterback competitions across the league. The trio breaks down how fresh energies and new faces, such as Russell Wilson with the Giants, are impacting teams, analyzes key matchups, and shares insights on the development of veteran versus youn...

Bob Papa and Chris Bisignano kick off this episode with a lively food segment, taking listeners on a tour of Hoboken’s Antique Bar and Bakery, famous for Sinatra’s bread. The duo then shift gears to discuss recent NFL roster cuts, waiver claims, and their thoughts on Tommy DeVito joining the Patriots. They dive into key signings and player moves across the league, analyze Giants roster decisions, and provide predictions for the upc...

Bob Papa and Carl Banks break down the New York Giants’ first 53-man roster after NFL cutdown day. They discuss the reasoning behind several surprising cuts, noting that some talented players, such as Turbo Miller and Tommy DeVito, were let go mainly due to the “numbers game” and roster math, rather than performance issues. They highlight areas where the Giants may still seek upgrades, especially at cornerback, safety, and possibly...

Bob Papa and Carl Banks called the Giants’ second preseason game against the Jets. They discussed the team’s improved offensive performance, standout players on both sides of the ball, and areas where the team still needs to improve, particularly in positional battles and depth heading into the final preseason game.
00:00:00 Introduction, Giants’ preseason victory overview
00:04:09 Offensive line development and talent upgrades
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