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** Mangia Cast **Ed McCaffrey on becoming a grandfather, the Giants, Super Bowls and sons in the NFL. Jul 16, 2025

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Bob Papa and Chris Bisignano kick off the Mangia Cast talking Giants football, before welcoming three-time Super Bowl champ Ed McCaffrey. Ed shares stories from his NFL career with the Giants, 49ers, and Broncos, opening up about what it was like to transition between teams and how getting cut by the Giants led him to win multiple rings. He discusses the evolution of wide receiver salaries and the importance of the position in today’s league. he guys dive into Ed’s life after football, including his family (he’s now a proud first-time grandpa!), his sons’ careers in the NFL, and the growth of McCaffrey Brands—his line of mustards, sauces, and protein snacks. Ed gives parenting insight on raising elite athletes and talks about his son Christian McCaffrey’s balance between football and being a new dad. There’s also some food talk: Bob shows how to make chicken cacciatore, Ed’s favorite Italian dish, and Ed vows to give the recipe a try. The trio wrap up by previewing the upcoming NFL season, sharing their excitement for Giants training camp, and offering their takes on some young talent to watch, noting a new positive vibe around the Giants this year.
1:36 – NFL Training Camp Hype- Training camp starting, Giants’ season 03:12 – Introduction of guest Ed McCaffrey (three-time Super Bowl champ, Giants 1991 draft pick) 06:48 – Ed Becomes a Grandfather (Christian McCaffrey & Olivia Culpo as Parents) Ed talks about becoming a grandfather for the first time: Christian (Ed’s son) and Olivia welcomed a baby girl, Colette McCaffrey Ed shares his experience bonding with his granddaughter, reminisces about his own four sons when they were young, and Lisa’s (Ed’s wife) excitement about having a granddaughter Ed describes the importance and joy of family, Christian’s excitement, and support from both families 11:14 – Life as an Elite Athlete and Family Balance 14:04 -Locker Room Stories: Giants Years with LT & Carl Banks. Ed shares stories from his rookie year with the Giants, including holding out and his first day: his locker between Carl Banks and Lawrence Taylor (LT) 19:44 –Giants Release & San Francisco Years Ed recalls emotions after being cut by the Giants, choosing the 49ers, making the team, and the significance of being part of a Super Bowl-winning team Dan Reeves’ later compliment about Ed being his “biggest personnel mistake” 27:21 – Career Turning Point & Denver Move Transition to 49ers: learning from Jerry Rice, Deion Sanders; mindset shift that boosted Ed’s career Arrival in Denver, John Elway stories, and Super Bowl memories 34:51 – Super Bowl Experiences & Team Dynamics Preparing for and winning the Super Bowl; team culture, “victory formation,” Elway’s leadership, and beating Green Bay as underdogs 41:41 – Being a Football Dad: Ed on Christian & Luke in NFL What it’s like watching his sons play professionally, memories of young football days, and support for teams his sons play for 46:15 – Coaching Family Connections (Kyle Shanahan & Christian) 50:10 – Cooking Habits & Family Food Traditions 52:56 – 57:16 Chicken Cacciatore Cooking Demo 57:16 – McCaffrey Brands (Mustard, Protein Bites, Horseradish) 59:10 – Giants Camp Preview & Jalin Hyatt Expectations for Giants’ season, new energy in the building, Malik Nabers as a receiver. Ed’s take on Nabers’ talent and what Giants’ offense could look like

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**Mangia Cast** NFL offseason with Sports Illustrated's Jimmy Traina Jul 02, 2025

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On the latest episode of Mangia Cast, Sports Illustrated’s Jimmy Traina joins the show to break down the NFL offseason from the possibility of adding another game and the rise of international matchups to offseason moves and the Giants and Jets sharing time slots. Plus, Bob makes linguine with clam sauce.

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Joe Schoen Interview Jun 17, 2025

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In this special edition of Bleav in Giants and the Mangia Cast, New York Giants General Manager Joe Schoen joins the show to discuss the team's progress as they conclude OTAs and approach minicamp. He talks about the offseason, highlighting the impact of new players such as Russell Wilson, Jaxson Dart, and Jameis Winston on the team's dynamics. He particularly focuses on Wilson's leadership qualities and the positive energy he brings to the team.

Joe Schoen also provides insights into the team's offseason strategy, emphasizing building depth. He reflects on the challenges faced in the previous season and how the team has worked to improve in all areas. Additionally, they discuss the competitive atmosphere during OTAs, noting the intensity of practices and the competition among players. Joe shares some stories of how he became a scout, and Bob shares his carbonara recipe.

00:01:56 - Transitioning from OTAs to Mini Camp

00:02:30 - Evaluating Players During OTAs

00:02:57 - Russell Wilson's Leadership and Positivity

00:03:26 - Team Dynamics and Player Interactions

00:06:07 - Joe Schoen's Thoughts on OTAs and Downtime

00:07:09 - Concerns About Player Safety During Offseason

00:08:55 - Reflecting on Last Season's Challenges

00:10:10 - Improving Team Depth and Talent

00:11:51 - Building Team Identity and Depth

00:12:35 - Russell Wilson's Impact on the Team

00:15:09 - Jameis Winston's Role in the Quarterback Room

00:16:32 - Quarterback Room Dynamics and Competition

00:18:34 - Intensity of OTA Practices

00:19:27 - Draft Class and Player Competitiveness

00:20:42 - Abdul Carter's Impressive Skills

00:22:15 - Forming Team Identity During Training Camp

00:24:24 - Jaxson Dart's Energy and Potential

00:25:54 - Evaluating Player Performance and Accountability

00:28:35 - Offensive Line Depth and Injury Management

00:31:19 - Joe's Journey in Scouting

00:35:38 - Influential Figures in Joe's Career

00:37:51 - Instincts in Drafting Players

00:40:42 - Joe's Favorite Italian Restaurant in Jersey and Meal

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***Mangia Cast*** Giants OTA's Report : Gerry Dulac on Aaron Rodgers & Russell Wilson Jun 06, 2025

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Join Bob Papa and Chris Bisignano as they welcome Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Steelers and golf writer Gerry Dulac. They dive into Giants OTAs, Aaron Rodgers’ new deal, Russell Wilson’s time in Pittsburgh, and whether Jaxson Dart has a shot at starting.

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**Mangia Cast** NFL Schedule Release May 16, 2025

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Join Bob Papa & Chris Bisignano as they talk all things Football, Wine and Cooking, the finer things in life. This episode is all about the NFL Schedule release, which teams got it good and which teams got it bad. Stick around because Bob and Chris will take us to Bob's favorite restaurant in New Jersey and the OFFICIAL Chef of the Mangia Cast will take us how he makes his world famous Gnocchi. Listen in NOW and pull up a seat to the Mangia Cast!

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Nabers, Slayton, Hyatt Giants Offseason Film Review May 13, 2025

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On this special offseason edition of Bleav in Giants, with minicamp entering Phase 2, Bob Papa and Carl Banks take a closer look at the film. After Carl sat down with Head Coach Brian Daboll to review the Colts vs. Giants game, they focus on Malik Nabers, Darius Slayton, and Jalin Hyatt. The conversation highlights areas for improvement this offseason, including route running, discipline, and execution on back shoulder fades. Carl also shares insights into the offensive approach led by Brian Daboll and Mike Kafka.

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**Mangia Cast** Post draft recap ft. Bucky Brooks May 02, 2025

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Bob Papa and Chris Bisignano go LIVE for another exciting episode of the Mangia Cast and this time they brought on special guest, NFL Insider Bucky Brooks. Listen in as the guys eat, drink and talk everyone's favorite topic, football and more specifically, the NFL Draft. Why did Shedeur fall? Who went earlier than they should've? Did any team really come out and surprise Bucky with an absolute steal in a late round? Listen in NOW to find out what the experts think!

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Creating an intimidating defense with guest Pepper Johnson Apr 29, 2025

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01:46 – Draft Discussion
02:37 – Understanding Defensive Schemes
03:55 – Fundamentally Aggressive Defense
06:28 – Scheme Flexibility and Player Roles
09:16 – Utilizing Talent on Defense
10:00 – Importance of Football IQ
12:07 – Defensive Line and Secondary Coordination
13:12 – Pass Rush Strategies
14:45 – Personnel Grouping and Game Plans
15:50 – Run Defense and Leverage
17:08 – Coaching Expectations and Creativity
18:56 – Defensive Identity and Team Dynamics
20:12 – Defensive Communication and Language
22:23 – Learning from Last Season’s Struggles
23:47 – Defensive Legacy of the Giants
25:00 – Historical Context of Giants’ Defenses
26:10 – Mental Intimidation in Defense
27:46 – Belichick’s Coaching Style and Motivation
29:02 – Intimidation Through Fundamentals
30:41 – The Role of Team Chemistry
32:20 – Defensive Expectations and Accountability
34:32 – Motivation and Player Engagement
36:11 – The Importance of Team Unity
37:23 – Belichick’s Film Session Bo Jackson
40:52 – Defensive Strategy Against Key Players
43:18 – The Fundamentals of Defense
45:48 – Final Thoughts on Team Dynamics
51:06 – A Personal Story About Carl

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**Mangia Cast** Charlie Weis on Jaxson Dart Apr 28, 2025

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On this edition of the Mangia Cast, Bob Papa and Chris Bisignano have former NFL coach, Charlie Weis on and talk about the QB's that are expected to be in the NFL Draft. Why is coach Weis all in on Jaxson Dart?

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Giants' Double Down on Abdul Carter & Jaxson Dart Apr 25, 2025

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In this episode of Bleav in Giants, Bob Papa and Carl Banks discuss the New York Giants first-round draft picks, Abdul Carter and Jaxson Dart.

They discuss the significance of the Giants selecting Carter with the third overall pick and their decision to trade back into the first round to secure quarterback Jaxson Dart. Carl provides an in-depth analysis of Abdul Carter, highlighting his potential and the areas requiring further development.
The conversation then shifts to Jaxson Dart as they discuss the reasoning behind trading up to acquire him. They also emphasize the importance of mentorship for Dart, noting that established players like Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston will mentor him in the locker room.

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