Big Blue Banter: A New York Giants Football Podcast

Latest Episodes:

‘Russ'Guys,’ Prospect who fit the Giants & more w/ draft analyst Russell Brown Apr 19, 2023

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Dan and Nick are joined by draft analyst Russell Brown for the second time this draft season for a wide ranging conversation that discusses some of his guys from this class, specific fits for the Giants at center, cornerback and a lot more juicy draft nuggets.

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Draft Preview w/ Dame Parson: ‘His Guys’ + Day 2&3 Sleepers and more Apr 18, 2023

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Dan and Nick are joined by Draft Network scout and analyst Dame Parson to break down the 2023 NFL Draft class from Dame’s “my guys” in this class, to projected Day 2 picks he loves in Day 1 and sleepers for both Days 2 and 3.

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Edge preview: Pass rushers the Giants could target in the draft Apr 17, 2023

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Dan and Nick break down some of the top pass rushers off the edge in this 2023 NFL Draft class with a focus on what kind of pass rush profile they have, how will it translate against NFL-level offensive linemen, how their skill set could fit what DC Wink Martindale wants to do schematically, how they fit the current depth chart and more.

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10 players Falato is higher than consensus on Apr 15, 2023

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Dan and Nick break down 10 prospects in the NFL Draft class who Nick pinpointed as players he likes more than consensus mock drafts. They go through each players profile and talk about where the Giants might look to target them.

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Cornerbacks we’d be happy landing on Draft Day 1 Apr 14, 2023

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Dan and Nick run through the top of the 2023 NFL Draft cornerback class by breaking down all of the traits of each top cornerback and how they fit the Giants system. They discuss only the cornerbacks who they would feel comfortable selecting on Day 1 either via trade back or trade up. They also discuss what range each cornerback best fits in.

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Jalin Hyatt & Cedric Tillman: Where/if the Giants should target drafting them Apr 13, 2023

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Dan and Nick break down the draft profiles of Tennessee wide receivers Jalin Hyatt and Cedric Tillman. They discuss the pitfalls to evaluating and projecting wide receivers from this wonky offensive system, what it means to the Giants if they draft another small receiver with an extend discussion on how it impacts the power run game, how/if a wide receiver like Tillman can mesh with Daniel Jones’ skill set and of course where they would feel comfortable drafting either prospect before wrapping up with a grade and mock draft review submitted by a listener.

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“What We Would Do” Mock Draft Apr 12, 2023

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Dan and Nick play GM in this first round mock draft where they alternate draft picks from the top before nothing making the Giants selection. And there are trades allowed! Find out not only who the Giants pick at 25 (Dan and Nick have different picks) but also if they trade or not. Also, find out all picks for other teams and where both Dan and Nick slot in all of the players on the big board. Remember, this is a mock draft of what THEY would do NOT what they think these NFL teams will do.

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Why the Giants are showing so much pre-draft interest in Tyjae Spears Apr 11, 2023

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Dan and Nick break down the 2023 NFL Draft profile for RB Tyjae Spears out of Tulane. They discuss his strengths, weaknesses and how his game projects to the NFL level. They also discuss how he would fit the Giants system, how they can use him with Saquon Barkley and why the Giants have brought him in for a top-30 private visit. Finally, they wrap up by grading and analyzing another listener Giants mock draft.

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Center in Round 1? Draft Profiles on JMS, Tippman & Wypler Apr 10, 2023

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Dan and Nick break down the big three centers in the 2023 Draft class with in-depth discussions on John-Michael Schmitz, Joe Tippman and Luke Wypler. They break down what they do well, how they would fit the Giants system, how to project them forward to the next level and where they would feel comfortable drafting them.

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Why Charlie Jones is the sleeper WR the Giants need to target Apr 08, 2023

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Dan and Nick break down their 2023 NFL Draft Profile of arguably their favorite wide receiver sleeper in the class from a pure value standpoint -- Purdue's Charlie Jones. They break down every aspect of his game, some of the routes on film that stood out, how he projects so well to the Brian Daboll/Mike Kafka offense -- and to what Daniel Jones does well as a quarterback -- and a lot more.

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