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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Are the Giants really any better than they were...
The Giants finally won 2 games in a row after looking like a real football team against the Bucs and are now in the mix to win the NFC East with everything else going on in the division, but is this just a result of the teams they played? Matt...
36 min
177
How NFC East could shake out based on Giants’ r...
The NFC East is as bad as it’s ever been and the Giants are looking to put together 2 wins in a row with a matchup against a bad Bucs team. Matt Lombardo and Ryan Dunleavy look at the remainder of the Giants’ season and discuss how the NFC East could...
37 min
178
Eli Manning vs. Kyle Lauletta: How should Giant...
Given Eli Manning's struggles and the Giants' terrible record, Matt Lombardo and Ryan Dunleavy debate how the team should handle the quarterback situation moving forward. Does Eli deserve a sendoff in front of the home fans? Was Kyle Lauletta...
40 min
179
Tear it down! Giants trade Eli Apple and Snacks...
After trading away Eli Apple and Damon ‘Snacks’ Harrison, it’s clear that the Giants have given up on a complete failure of a season. Now, it’s time to tear the entire thing down and rebuild. Ryan Dunleavy and special guest Steve Politi discuss who’s...
32 min
180
Preview and predictions: Giants vs. Falcons | J...
John Mara has made it clear that he is embarrassed by the Giants’ play and Odell Beckham Jr.’s antics. Matt Lombardo and Ryan Dunleavy review his comments and discuss what it means for the organization going forward. They also break down how the...
30 min
181
Week 6 recap: Eagles 34, Giants 13 (Ep. 140)
The Giants have dropped to 1-5 after an abysmal showing against the Eagles and have become a complete embarrassment. Matt Lombardo and Ryan Dunleavy analyze everything that wrong on Thursday, especially the play of Eli Manning, and discuss how the...
28 min
182
Dissecting OBJ’s comments & Lil Wayne-Eli beef,...
Odell Beckham Jr. is back making headlines and not for good reason, which isn’t surprising, but who ever thought we'd see a beef between Eli Manning and Lil Wayne? Matt Lombardo and Ryan Dunleavy break down all the craziness from this week and mak...
49 min
183
Preview and predictions: Giants vs. Panthers (E...
The Giants travel to Carolina this weekend to take on the Panthers in a battle of Dave Gettleman-built teams. With the season hanging on by a thread, how can the Giants pull out a victory to keep things alive? Matt Lombardo and Ryan Dunleavy break...
28 min
184
Week 4 recap: Saints 33, Giants 18 (Ep. 137)
The Giants were back to looking like the team we’ve been used to over the last two seasons in their 33-18 loss to the Saints. The defense did a decent job of keeping Drew Brees and co. in check, but the offense continues to be inept when it comes to...
32 min
185
Preview and predictions: Giants vs. Saints (Ep....
The Giants defense has a tough test in Week 4 vs. the Saints high-powered offense. Will they be able to keep Drew Brees and company in check? Can the Giants offense continue the success we saw from them last week? Matt Lombardo and Steve Politi break...
29 min
186
Week 3 recap: Giants 27, Texans 22 (Ep. 135)
The Giants got a much-needed win over the Texans to keep the season from spiraling out of control. Pat Shurmur made some key adjustments and the offense finally looked pretty good. Steve Politi joins Matt Lombardo to break down those changes and...
39 min
187
Week 2 recap: Cowboys 20, Giants 13 | Preview: ...
After losing to the Cowboys, the Giants have raised a lot of questions around the offensive line and Eli Manning. Special guest Steve Politi joins Matt Lombardo to discuss how they can turn things around. We also look ahead to Week 3 against the...
36 min
188
Preview and predictions: Giants vs. Cowboys (Ep...
The Giants travel to Dallas this week for a Sunday night matchup against the Cowboys. Can the Giants’ offensive line support their big-play ability? Can the defense contain Ezekiel Elliott? What other key matchups will decide the game?
33 min
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E132: Will Giants’ offensive line sabotage big-...
The Giants’ biggest concern coming into the 2018 season was whether or not the offensive line would be able to support their high-powered weapons and they didn’t do that in Week 1. On the bright side, the defense looked great and Saquon Barkley was as...
29 min
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E131: Giants 2018 season and Week 1 preview
Matt Lombardo and Ryan Dunleavy preview the New York Giants 2018 season and Week 1 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Will the offensive line be able to support all the high-powered weapons? Who wins the key matchups versus the Jaguars?
35 min
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E130: Who will make the Giants’ 53-man roster?
The Giants are days away from having to cut their roster down from 90 to 53, and about 40 spots seem secure. Ryan Dunleavy and Matt Lombardo talk through the roster, breaking down who will stay and go. Oh, and Odell Beckham Jr. got a new contract!
36 min
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E129: Giants mid-preseason analysis
We’re halfway through the preseason and we discuss what we’ve seen from the Giants so far, including QB analysis and Saquon Barkley’s injury. We also look forward to the Giants matchup against the Jets on Friday and give our thoughts on whether or not...
40 min
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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
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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
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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