Nick and Dan review the drafts of the Giants' NFC East rival Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Commanders. They grade the draft, discuss future contributors, and talk about the direction of each franchise.
47 min
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Unpacking the Eagles’ divisive Day 1, plus draf...
Dan and Nick dive into the Eagles’ 2022 draft by taking a 30,000-foot view first of what they tried to accomplish and what they did before breaking down each draft pick on all three days.
46 min
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Giants super-fan Sam Prince on his Draft experi...
Dan and Nick are joined by Giants super fan Sam Prince whose Make A Wish Foundation dream was granted true when Eli Manning, Joe Schoen and Brian Daboll surprised him with a gift he'll never forget -- the honor of announcing the team's first-round pick at No. 5 overall. That led to him meeting Kavyon Thibodeaux, Rich Eisen, Daniel Jeremiah and even getting to do a guest spot on the show where he interviews the NFL Network team. We talked with some about his incredible experience, expectations for the Giants and some bold predictions he has for the 2022 season. It was a helluva lot of fun chopping it up -- we really enjoyed this one -- and hope you all love it too.
40 min
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30K-foot view draft overview, plus bonus Giants...
Dan and Nick have taken the time to digest the 2022 NFL Draft and now provide their final thoughts on what the Giants did from a 30,000-foot overview. They discuss the concept of overloading assets on the offensive line, drafting players ahead of consensus, how this draft sets up to provide more layups for Daniel Jones and what changes will come to the offensive from a schematic standpoint plus more. Finally, they end the pod with some Giants trivia!
80 min
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Day 3 Giants Draft Reaction!
Dan and Nick dive into their immediate reactions and takeaways from the Giants' Day 3 of the 2022 NFL Draft. They break down their thoughts on the overall strategy, the positions that were drafted and most importantly -- their breakdown of every single pick from Round 4-6.
49 min
456
Day 2 recap: Why Schoen did what he did schemat...
Dan and Nick dive into an interesting Day 2 of the 2022 NFL Draft for the Giants. They talk about Joe Schoen's plan and execution to trade back, other key concepts he applied, how each pick fits the new systems on both sides of the ball and then full breakdowns on all three picks -- WR Wan'Dale Robinson, OL Joshua Ezeudu and CB Cordale Flott
86 min
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Day 2 Targets, the plan for Bradberry, more
Dan and Nick dive into their Day 2 wishlist for the Giants at No. 36 overall and if they trade back. They talk about some of the more outside the box possibilities as well including Malik Willis, Tre McBride and a trade back scenario. They also dive into the James Bradberry situation leveraging Joe Schoen's post-Round 1 comments on the CB position and what Joe Schoen had to say about the offensive line and how that might impact their Day 2 and Day 3 draft plans.
60 min
458
Day 1 Draft recap: Joe Schoen era kicks off in ...
Dan and Nick dive into the Giants' first round of the 2022 NFL Draft by breaking down their decisions to draft EDGE Kayvon Thibodeaux at No. 5 overall and OT Evan Neal at No. 7. Why it was the perfect start to the Schoen era, quotes that stood out from Schoen and HC Brian Daboll, more takeaways on strengths/weaknesses from tape and a lot more.
67 min
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Final pre-draft thoughts, “our guys” and more
Dan and Nick dive into their final thoughts on the Giants 2022 Draft with just over 24 hours to go. Thoughts and predictions on picks 5 and 7, what to do with Daniel Jones and Dexter Lawrence 5th yr contract options, “our guys” in this class and more.
52 min
460
Stingley at 1 overall? Cross as OT1? PFF's Trev...
Dan and Nick are joined by PFF's Trevor Sikkema to break down his 2022 NFL Draft big board. He breaks down why Trevor Stingley is his No.1 overall player, why Charles Cross is his OT1, why he's super high on WR George Pickens and DB Dax Hill, a super sleeper cornerback he loves out of Fayetteville State and more.
40 min
461
Dueling 7-Rd Giants mock drafts from Nick and Dan
Nick and Dan dive into their 7-round mock drafts for the New York Giants complete with multiple trades and a slew of interesting prospects to consider. Both Nick and Dan used the Pro Football Focus mock draft and mock trade simulator to complete these drafts.
Dan and Nick look back to the draft's past to see why the Giants haven't been able to locate a contributor in the third round of the draft since they drafted Mario Manningham ll the way back in 2018. They go over each bust, what they had in common, and then proceed to name the players who they think can break the curse and change the trend for the Giants with their third round picks in the 2022 NFL Draft.
47 min
463
Best Draft Prop Bets w/ Eliot Christ
Dan and Nick dive into the best NFL draft prop bets with Eliot Christ. They talk about what the odds are saying about who the Giants are going to draft, what bets you should place and more.
39 min
464
Draft deep dive w/ David Syvertsen: Targets for...
Dan and Nick welcome on guest David Syvertsen a scout for Ourlads to break from the Giants in the 2022 NFL draft. They talk a boatload of prospects, top end and sleepers at nearly every position.
67 min
465
Cornerbacks and Safeties rankings, target, more...
Dan and Nick welcome back reoccuring guest and former NFL defensive back Eric Crocker to break down Ahmad Garner, Derrick Stingley and who his CB1 is plus two corners who might go on Day 2 that should be Giants targets (and Day 1 picks), his Round 3 sleepers and Day 3 sleepers before doing the exact same with the safety position. It's a jam-packed no-filler pod breaking down these DBs.
71 min
466
OTAs recap: Toney no show, creative new offense...
Dan and Nick dive into the first day of Giants voluntary OTAs that was open to the media including the Kadarius Toney no-show, Kenny Golladay's comments on the offense, what we're seeing from the defense, Saquon Barkley and a lot more.
44 min
467
CBS Draft insider Ryan Wilson talks his 7-round...
Dan and Nick are joined by Ryan Wilson of CBS Sports to break down his complete seven-round mock draft, each pick he made for the Giants and why, plus general draft buzz he's hearing at this time and the players he's higher on than consensus.
Dan and Nick do a deep dive into the running back position for the 2022 NFL Draft. They first start by giving an overview of the position the Giants are currently in at RB, how this class stacks up from a top-end talent and depth standpoint and more. Then they do their top-5 each at the position, their five biggest sleepers and who they would target (if anyone) with each of the Giants' draft picks.
73 min
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TE Draft preview: Top-5 overall, Top-5 sleepers...
Dan and Nick do a deep dive into the tight end position for the 2022 NFL Draft. They first start by giving an overview of the position the Giants are currently in at TE, how this class stacks up from a top-end talent and depth standpoint and more. Then they do their top-5 each at the position, their five biggest sleepers and who they would target (if anyone) with each of the Giants' draft picks.
Dan and Nick do a deep dive into the wide receiver position for the 2022 NFL Draft. They first start by giving an overview of the position the Giants are currently in at WR, how this class stacks up from a top-end talent and depth standpoint and more. Then they do their top-5 each at the position, their five biggest sleepers and who they would target (if anyone) with each of the Giants' draft picks.
84 min
471
Draft deep dive w/ Giants.com’s John Schmeelk: ...
Dan and Nick dive into the draft with John Schmeelk of Giants.com . They break down the plan at 5 and 7 and 36. Draft targets, sleepers and avoids at every position of need. Plan of attack at positions like OT, CB, WR and more.
67 min
472
Draft Mailbag 2: Day 1 and 2 hyperfocus, should...
Dan and Nick dive into the listeners' questions from their mailbag on the NFL draft and more as it pertains to the Giants.
72 min
473
Draft Mailbag 1: Trade ideas, plus finding the ...
Dan and Nick dive into the listeners' questions from their mailbag on the NFL draft and more as it pertains to the Giants.
59 min
474
Ekwonu vs. Cross, Plus Full Ickey Draft Profile
Dan and Nick dive into the complete NFL draft profile for NC State OT prospect Ickey Ekwonu. They dive into his strengths, weaknesses, upside and more. Then, they embrace debate on which OT they'd rather the Giants draft between Ekwonu and Miss. St's Charles Cross (check podcast feed a month back for Cross draft profile) plus which OT will be the best long term overall.
48 min
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National media weighs in on Daniel Jones + Top-...
Dan and Nick dive into two recent pieces from respected analysts Mike Tanier and Steven Ruiz on QB Daniel Jones using the film and analytics to predict his future with the Giants and in the NFL. Then, they catch up on all the draft prospects the Giants have used a Top-30 private visit on and what that might mean.