Talk is Cheap: A New York Giants Podcast

Giants reporters Darryl Slater and Bob Brookover discuss the latest news and hot topics surrounding the team.

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E97: Reviewing the Giants 'unofficial' depth chart
The Giants host the Steelers this Friday in the preseason opener for both teams and their unofficial depth chart has been released. We break down each position on both sides of the ball as everyone prepares for Friday night. Plus, we have a very...
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E96: Was OBJ wrong for saying he wants to be hi...
Odell Beckham Jr. grabbed headlines again after saying he wants to be the highest-paid player in the NFL; was he wrong for saying this? Training camp is underway and we give our first impressions. We also discuss Eli Manning's "pitch count,...
29 min
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E95: Can the Giants contend for a Super Bowl th...
Training camp is right around the corner and we give a preview. Based on the roster's talent, how many wins do we expect this year? We also discuss players to keep an eye on during training camp and what fans will be talking about most when camp e...
33 min
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E94: Roster projections for Giants 2017 season
Minicamp has ended and we take a quick look back. Can Davis Webb be the Giants’ #2 QB this year? James and Dan give their 53-man roster projections and we play a game of word association.
45 min
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E93: Reaction to Odell Beckham Jr. skipping OTAs
Odell Beckham Jr. is at the center of Giants news again after not showing up to OTAs. James, Dan and Joe react to OBJ’s recent decisions. We also discuss Victor Cruz’s departure and John Mara’s comments after receiving fan mail on Colin Kaepernick...
37 min
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E92: Our first live look at the Giants’ draft p...
James and Dan got their first glimpse of the Giants' draft picks at rookie minicamp, so they give us their first impressions. Does Evan Engram look more like a TE or WR? Will he start from Day 1? We also discuss the possibility of the Giants signi...
36 min
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E91: Analyzing the Giants’ draft picks
We break down every pick the Giants made in the 2017 NFL Draft. Including Evan Engram's immediate impact, the possibility of Davis Webb replacing Eli Manning and not addressing the offensive line until late.
41 min
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E90: Who should the Giants take in the NFL Draft?
The 2017 NFL Draft is Thursday and we take an in-depth look at what the Giants should do with the 23rd pick. What would they have to do to make a lot of noise? What position should they target? What's their contingency plan if top prospects are...
34 min
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E89: Giants' NFL Draft preview — defense
The 2017 NFL Draft is 10 days away and the Giants have the 23rd pick. We discuss how they should approach the draft, with a concentration on defense. Who will be on the board when the Giants are on the clock? Plus, a game of over/under predictions...
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E88: Giants' NFL Draft preview — offense
The 2017 NFL Draft is a couple of weeks away and the Giants have the 23rd pick. We discuss how they should approach the draft, with a concentration on offense. Which top prospects will still be on the board when the Giants are on the clock? What...
34 min
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E87: Takeaways from owners meeting; early draft...
We give our takeaways from the NFL owners meeting; including Johnathan Hankins strange free agency situation, why the Giants won't sign Adrian Peterson, and thoughts on signing Geno Smith. We also take an early look at how the Giants may approach ...
41 min
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E86: Will signing Brandon Marshall pay off for ...
The Giants signed Brandon Marshall, Rhett Ellison and D.J. Fluker. We discuss how each will fit in with the offense next season. Also, we give our thoughts on what the Giants next moves will be in free agency.
42 min
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E85: Mega Giants free agency preview
James, Dan and Joe weigh in on possible free agency moves, from resigning Johnathan Hankins to pursuing Brandon Marshall. Plus, did Ben McAdoo make a mistake calling out Eli Manning?
40 min
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E84: Would Adrian Peterson be a fit with Giants?
We weigh in on whether the Giants should sign Adrian Peterson when free agency begins. Plus Twitter questions from fans and more discussions on shaping the 2017 roster.
37 min
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E83: The JPP decision looms; what should Giants...
As this offseason progresses, the Giants will have several decisions to make, none bigger than what to do about Jason Pierre-Paul. Keep him? Let him walk? We discuss the JPP question as well as some of the other key Giants free agents.
35 min
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E82: Super Bowl 51 is set, and the Giants aren'...
The Falcons will represent the NFC in this year's Super Bowl, and the Giants don't seem that far off. Yes, Atlanta beat the team the Giants lost to in the playoffs, but the blueprint is there for Big Blue next season. We discuss that, plus th...
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E81: How long does Eli Manning have left with G...
Eli Manning had an average season and after having just turned 36, it's fair to wonder about the Giants' future at quarterback. Why did Eli decline in 2016? When do the Giants begin looking for his replacement? How do they approach this delic...
34 min
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E80: Giants' playoff dud, Eli's future and OBJ'...
After such a promising march into the playoffs, the Giants' season ended with a thud in Green Bay. We discuss the loss to the Packers, and also focus on what it means long-term for Eli Manning and Odell Beckham Jr.
34 min
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E79: OBJ, a party boat and a Giants-Packers pla...
For the first time in our podcast's history, we have a Giants playoff game to talk about. We go in-depth to preview the Giants-Packers wild-card playoff game. And that includes some discussion about Odell Beckham Jr. and some Giants partying on a ...
37 min
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E78: Should the Giants rest starters in Week 17?
The Giants are locked into the No. 5 seed in the NFC playoffs with a meaningless game Sunday in Washington up next. Should Ben McAdoo rest his key starters, or do the Giants need some mojo before the wild-card playoff round? We debate that and break...
33 min
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E77: Is Ben McAdoo a Coach of the Year candidate?
We break down the Giants' 17-6 win over the Lions and get into some of the NFC playoff scenarios. Plus, a debate into whether Ben McAdoo is a candidate for NFL Coach of the Year.
30 min
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E76: Statement win proves Giants are in Cowboys...
The Giants are the only team to beat the Cowboys this year. Big Blue has made Dak Prescott look like a rookie twice, and contained MVP candidate Ezekiel Elliott twice. Quite simply, the Giants are inside the heads of the Cowboys now. That bodes well...
36 min
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E75: Is Giants' loss to Steelers cause for conc...
The Giants' defeat in Pittsburgh wasn't a surprise to us, but the way it all went down wasn't pretty. Is there reason to be concerned, or is it just a small hiccup in the grand scheme?
33 min
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E74: Giants fact or fiction heading into stretc...
After (expected) victories over the Bears and Browns, the Giants are set up for a fun finish. We play some "Fact or Fiction?" to cover the hot topics surrounding the team as it gears up for the stretch run.
31 min
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E73: It's refreshing to see Giants winning clos...
The Giants' six wins have come by a combined 21 points, and although they keep playing in nail-biters, winning these games has been different from past years. We break down the 21-20 win over Cincinnati and try to revise the Giants' expectati...
35 min