Talk is Cheap: A New York Giants Podcast

Giants reporters Darryl Slater and Ryan Novozinsky join NFL reporter Chris Franklin to discuss the latest news and hot topics surrounding the team.

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E128: It’s time to pay Odell! Plus, our trainin...
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...
31 min
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E127: Interview with Giants' safety Andrew Adams
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!
16 min
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E126: Giants minicamp recap: Saquon shines, OBJ...
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.
35 min
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E125: Initial OTA observations and what we’re e...
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...
40 min
180
E124: NFL Draft review: Analyzing the Giants’ p...
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...
51 min
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E123: Giants NFL Draft preview: Who will they t...
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...
44 min
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E122: Takeaways from start of Giants’ offseason...
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.
39 min
183
E121: Where do things stand with Odell Beckham ...
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...
35 min
184
E120: Who should the Giants focus on at the NFL...
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...
36 min
185
E119: What the Eagles' Super Bowl win means for...
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.
40 min
186
E118: What you need to know about Pat Shurmur
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...
39 min
187
E117: Introducing the Dave Gettleman era
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...
36 min
188
E116: The Eli Apple saga
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...
27 min
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E115: How Eli Manning may complicate coach, GM ...
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...
35 min
190
E114: Why isn't Davis Webb starting QB for rest...
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...
39 min
191
E113: Questioning John Mara and the QB situatio...
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...
46 min
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E112: The Giants’ disgraceful handling of Eli M...
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.
47 min
193
E111: A case for why Jerry Reese could be back ...
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).
32 min
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E110: Why the Giants won’t make any big changes...
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...
37 min
195
E109: Ben McAdoo needs to be fired!
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.
40 min
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E108: Is Jerry Reese serious? Reviewing his hea...
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...
41 min
197
E107: Giants shock Broncos, but turnaround is u...
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...
30 min
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E106: The Giants are pathetic, embarrassing and...
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 happe...
37 min
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E105: How the Giants should approach the rest o...
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...
38 min
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E104: Giants' heartbreaking loss to Eagles: Wha...
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...
37 min