Dan and Nick react to the news that Giants GM Joe Schoen traded a 7th-round draft pick for LB/S/EDGE hybrid Isaiah Simmons. They break down the 30,000-foot view about why this is a steal from a GM standpoint re: Joe Schoen. They discuss how DC Wink Martindale will unlock him. They also dive into how he will be used at first and right away. They talk overall ceiling and floor, Simmons' cap hit in 2023, and more.

Dan and Nick welcome back Pro Football Focus’ lead NFL Draft analyst Trevor Sikkema to discuss in depth both of Joe Schoen’s first two draft classes from a philosophical standpoint and also an individual breakdown of all the premium draft picks. Then, they transition to how Daniel Jones has progressed this preseason before previewing what to watch for an names to know from the 2024 NFL Draft class.

Dan and Nick break down the All-22 coaches film from both the sideline and endzone angel (with video clips cut up) of the Giants' Preseason win against the Panthers on the defensive side of the ball. They break down the defensive line play, Bobby Okereke's debut in blue, the LB2 battle, the two rookie CBs and the battle at the back end of the depth chart at safety and EDGE among other key topics.

Dan and Nick break down the All-22 coaches film from both the sideline and endzone angle (with video clips cut up this time) of the Giants' Preseason win against the Panthers. They break down the coaching edge first, then focus on Daniel Jones, Darren Waller, Jalin Hyatt, Evan Neal, John Michael Schmitz, the murky RB3 situation and a lot more.

Dan and Nick break down the things they are most looking forward to watching during the Giants’ second preseason game against the Carolina Panthers. They dive into the players they want to see perform, the matchups that matter most and some of the concepts they’d like to see worked on both sides of the ball.

Dan and Nick take a deeper dive into Daniel Jones’ torrid training camp production and what it means for the 2023 season both on a long term basis and right away in Week 1 against the Cowboys. They discuss how it could impact the way defenses rotate their safeties post snap, what looks they provide pre snap and what that means for the passing game and for the run game with Saquon Barkley. They also dive into what areas of the field it will translate to first in the passing game and a lot more as they wrap up by transitioning into how the wide receiver room might shake out.

Dan and Nick break down the All-22 coaches film on the Giants defense in their first preseason game against the Lions. They break down how fun it is to watch Wink Martindale do something all 31 other defensive coordinators refuse to in the preseason – mix in exotic coverages and looks. Then, they shift their focus to the young defensive backs group with a breakdown individually of key reps from Deonte Banks, Tre Hawkins and Jason Pinnock. They shift the discussion to the young EDGE players who made a mark, Jordan Riley impressing on the interior and the linebacker play from Micah McFadden.

Dan and Nick break down the All-22 coaches film on the Giants offense in their first preseason game against the Lions. They break the show up into key points with breakdowns of players and schematic concepts. Since it’s the preseason, there isn’t much scheme to talk about on offense. So they dive right into a full breakdown of John Michael Schmitz. They then shift the discussion to guards Ben Bredeson and Josh Ezeudo, all of the wide receivers we saw in action, the running backs, the offensive tackle depth situation and finally QB Tommy Devito.

Dan and Nick talk about the biggest developments from the Giants' second padded practice against the Lions. They break down Daniel Jones' throws from different arm slots, velocity in the red zone, his improved pocket manipulation, a strong rep from John Michael Schmitz in the red zone, Darius Slayton plucking and becoming more of a hands catcher, the "Darren Waller" effect in the red zone and a lot more.

Dan and Nick discuss the NFL Top-100 list and the decision by fellow NFL players to leave Andrew Thomas off the top-100. They discuss where NFL general managers would select the 24-year-old left tackle if there was an expansion draft with every player available right now. They break down the reasons for why his game may not grab the attention of those voting. They also discuss some of the most egregious players who made the list over Thomas and what has to change in 2023 for him to make the list next offseason.

Dan and Nick discuss the Giants’ first of two joint practices with the Lions setting up their preseason game this Friday. They do a deep dive into why the passing game struggled in full 11-on-11 team drills, what it means for Daniel Jones’ development in Year 2 of the offense, and why there is a silver lining to it all. They then dive into the most positive development from the joint practice – the play at the point of attach from the offensive line in the run game and the defensive line against the Lions’ dominant offensive line. Finally, they discuss other depth chart movement and more.

Dan and Nick break down the last two days of Giants' practices with a focus away from the drills and what happened at practice and instead on three players who have risen up the depth chart and what that means. They break down each player individually and their situation. One player is now on their shortlist to be a breakout/sleeper for the 2023 season. They also discuss the reemergence of the dime package in recent practice with three safeties and one linebacker on the field, and what that means, Jalin Hyatt’s rise, the number of big-time throws Daniel Jones has already racked up (and what they mean), and more.

Dan and Nick break down Giants training camp practices from Monday and Tuesday with the latter being the first day the team practiced in pads. As expected, the defense finally got the upper hand a little bit once the pads came on with Wink Martindale ramping up the pressure leading to multiple sacks on defensive back blitz calls. They discuss all of that, the one-on-one battles between the offensive and defensive lines, the rise of Jason Pinnock up the depth chart and a lot more.

Dan and Nick break down a forgotten weapon on the Giants roster by some fans who have written him off and why he might make a much bigger impact on the passing game – immediately and early in the season – based on a few key factors.

Dan and Nick discuss the speed Jalin Hyatt is already putting on the field during training camp practices, as clocked by GPS trackers and what that means for the offense as a whole in 2023. They discuss the Xs and Os schematic impact having speed at wide receiver has on the rest of the skill players, Daniel Jones and more.

Dan and Nick dive into the early struggles for rookie first-round cornerback Deonte Banks. They discuss why these drills are tailored to fit the receivers, why Banks’ early struggles are not surprising and don’t change their outlook and more.

Dan and Nick break down the Giants’ third and fourth training camp practices with observations from the drills and breakout discussions about players who are building hype like Tre Hawkins and overall concepts such as why the offense is so far ahead of the defense in the early going.

Nick and Dan discuss the Giants' tight end room and how New York's front office revamped what was a weakness without using a pick INSIDE of the top 100. Joe Schoen and Brandon Brown identified a problem and fixed it with a late third-round pick that was traded for Waller (100 in 2023) and the selection of Daniel Bellinger at pick 112 in 2022. This could have a profound influence on how Mike Kafka employs his personnel and exploits the defense.

Dan and Nick are joined by their favorite recurring guest David Syversten from Ourlads to continue their discussion of the Giants roster heading into the 2023 season. They dive into Sy’s surprising breakout pick and a sleeper to keep an eye on in addition to previewing the 2024 NFL Draft with several prospects Giants fans should keep an eye on.

Nick and Dan review the Giants' second training camp practice. The duo goes through stock-up, the one-on-one battles, and who made an early impression while discussing how Joe Schoen revamped the Giants' tight end room with minimal draft capital.

Dan and Nick are joined by their favorite recurring guest David Syversten from Ourlads to discuss the Giants roster heading into the 2023 season. They discuss what to watch for to know if Evan Neal has made the jump, what fans can expect from a rookie center in Year 1, why the offense can still produce at a high level now that teams have game film on their system, expectations for the secondary, defensive line and more.

Dan and Nick break down some of the key takeaways from the Giants’ first training camp practice including Cole Beasley’s immediate role with the first team offense and what traits he offers that fit the system, Bryce Ford-Wheaton’s strong start, Darren Waller’s red zone dominance, Daniel Jones looking a lot more comfortable in the red zone than in Year 1 and more.

Dan and Nick bring on Bobby Skinner of Talkin’ Giants to break down the big news on Saquon Barkley, several Giants players who hit the PUP list and more. Then, they discuss Bobby’s beginnings in the industry and with Talkin’ Giants before diving into the Xs and Os. Unheralded players on film, concepts they want to see more of, what Daniel Jones needs to do on tape to take the next step and a lot more!

The Giants were busy on Friday. Nick rolls solo to go through the ramifications of another slot option in Cole Beasley and the veteran addition we expected at RB in James Robinson.

Dan and Nick take a walk down memory lane to break down the 10 biggest New York Giants draft busts since the 2000 NFL Draft. They rank each draft bust 10-1 before breaking down why each player made the list and was ranked where they were.