Giants Wire Podcast

Giants Wire editor Dan Benton and host Ryan O’Leary return to discuss the Giants’ lackluster preseason opener, the lightning rod that is Joe Judge, Kadarius Toney’s slow start and more! Also, what Dan thinks about Saquon Barkley’s ADP in fantasy drafts and the Giants’ chances of overtaking Dallas in the NFC East this season.

The guys reconvene for an emergency summer episode on the legacy of former coach Jim Fassel, who died this week at the age of 71. Giants Wire editor Dan Benton shares stories on Fassel’s time with the organization and sheds some light on why he’s so revered by the fan base and city. The guys also defend current coach Joe Judge, whose chops as a young head coach continue to be attacked...

The big takeaway from the Giants’ offseason so far? The team is all-in on QB Daniel Jones. From adding new weapons on offense, to trading the first-round draft pick that was used to select Ohio State QB Justin Fields, the team is banking on a monster season in Jones’ third season. The guys wrap up their thoughts on the offseason and look ahead to some of their favorite positional battl...

The guys react to the new (and improved?) Dave Gettleman and dig into the strategy behind trading back in each of the first two rounds to not only acquire talent right away, but also stockpile draft capital for 2022. Also, thoughts on the team bypassing offensive line help in the draft, Aaron Rodgers trade chatter, Kadarius Toney’s reported character issues, Azeez Ojulari’s injury conc...

The guys react to Dave Gettleman’s final pre-draft presser, weigh in on the GM’s comments on impact vs. potential, throw shade at some wild trade scenarios, and make their final predictions for the Giants at pick No. 11 overall.

We know, Giants fans have heard this one before. Teams are looking to move up in next week’s NFL Draft, and the Giants once again own some prime real estate. Will GM Dave Gettleman finally pull the trigger and acquire some extra draft assets? The guys justify that strategy at pick No. 11 overall, react to Gettleman’s joint presser with assistant GM Kevin Abrams, and discuss Saquon Bark...

 With news that GM Dave Gettleman has become “enamored” with Alabama WR Devonta Smith, the guys discuss the possibility of that pick at No. 11 overall. Also, thoughts on Joe Judge building a small army of coaches, and a closer look at the EDGE prospects in this year’s draft class.

Two teams with top-10 overall draft picks, the Jets and the Panthers, swung a trade for QB Sam Darnold. What does that mean at picks Nos. 2 and 8, respectively? What changes for the Giants? The guys reset their wish lists for the Giants at No. 11 overall, and also discuss the pending fifth-year options for Saquon Barkley and Jabrill Peppers.

With the NFL Draft just weeks away, the guys break down some of the star talent that should still be on the board when the Giants pick at No. 11 overall. They also discuss the Danny Shelton signing, and react to John Mara’s recent comments about the team to the New York Post.

Kenny Golladay. Adoree Jackson. Kyle Rudolph (eventually). The Giants have leveraged this year’s depressed salary cap number into multi-year deals with top free agents. How should fans feel about those in the national media bashing the team for overspending? The guys give their take and react to the Giants’ flurry of headline-grabbing moves. Also, why the narrative on Daniel Jones just...

It was a quiet, sort of head-scratching start to free agency for the Giants. The guys react to nose tackle Dalvin Tomlinson’s new contract with the Vikings, and the team’s decision to pair Saquon Barkley with former Raiders RB Devontae Booker. Also, a plea for the Giants to compete for WR Kenny Golladay’s services. (Note: This podcast was recorded before news of Leonard Williams&...

 When Giants GM Dave Gettleman and head coach Joe Judge speak, you know we’re listening! The guys react to those pressers, discuss the team’s decision to franchise tag Leonard Willimas, and debate what Dak Prescott’s new player-friendly contract could mean for the Giants and Daniel Jones.

The debates over Daniel Jones’ standing as the Giants’ franchise quarterback will rage on. This much is for certain: It’s up to Jones to prove he’s the guy in Year 3. In the return of the Giants Wire Podcast for the 2021 season, the guys discuss how the team could help their young quarterback make a Josh-Allen-like leap via free agency and the draft.

It wasn’t meant to be. The Giants needed help to become the NFL’s first team to reach the playoffs with only six wins, but the Eagles and coach Doug Pederson did them no favors in an ugly loss to Washington. Did the Eagles quit? Giants coach Joe Judge certainly thinks so, and he didn’t hold back in some of the most epic commentary of the year. The guys react to Judge, and discuss...

After 16 weeks, the comical NFC East title race comes down to a simple parlay for the Giants: beat the Cowboys and then root for the Eagles to beat Washington. If that happens, the Giants will be the first team in league history to host a playoff game with a 6-10 record. But what should Giants fans be rooting for, a top 10 draft pick or the experience of hosting a wild-card playoff game? The guys...

The Giants have been one of the more fascinating stories in the NFL this season, going from last place in the conference at 1-7, to first place in the NFC East at 5-7. But with injuries piling up and the team now stuck at 5-9, first-year head coach Joe Judge is doing everything in his power to build a winning culture in East Rutherford. The guys discuss Judge’s aggressive mindset in Sunday n...

Giants coach Joe Judge decided to start Daniel Jones with a bulky hamstring on Sunday, and the result was an embarrassing offensive performance across the board in a loss to the Cardinals. The loss snapped the Giants’ four-game win streak and dropped them behind the Washington Football Team in the race for the NFC East title. Host Ryan O’Leary and Giants Wire editor Dan Benton discuss...

The Giants pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the season Sunday, stunning the Seahawks on the road with backup quarterback Colt McCoy under center. All of sudden, Joe Judge’s Giants have won four straight games and are 5-7 atop the NFC East. How did the Giants pull off such a monumental upset? Why is radio host Mark Schlereth throwing shade at Giants fans and reporters? Host Ryan O&rsqu...

Once buried at the bottom of the conference at 1-7, the Giants now sit in first place in the NFC East. Host Ryan O’Leary and Giants Wire editor Dan Benton discuss the team’s sudden transformation, Daniel Jones’ hamstring injury and take a look at this week’s showdown with Seattle. Episode 14 of the Giants Wire Podcast is powered by USA TODAY Sports and includes fantasy foot...

The Giants’ bye week produced plenty of drama, with a verbal altercation between head coach Joe Judge and offensive line coach Marc Colombo resulting in Colombo’s dismissal. Host Ryan O’Leary and Giants Wire editor Dan Benton give their takes on that wild situation. Also, the guys reset their discussion on the NFC East, with all four teams now tied in the win column. They agree t...

All we wanted was a path, and the Giants (3-7) gave us just that with their 27-17 win over the Eagles (3-5-1) to move even in the win column atop the NFC East division standings. Host Ryan O’Leary and Giants Wire editor Dan Benton discuss the Giants’ sudden two-game win streak, the brilliance of Joe Judge, rising star Daniel Jones, DeAndre Baker and more! This podcast is powered by USA...

The Giants entered Week 9 at the bottom of the NFC standings. Now, at 2-7, they might actually have a path to an NFC East title and the No. 4 seed. Host Ryan O’Leary and Giants WIre editor Dan Benton debate exactly what needs to happen down the stretch to make that happen. Also, the debate rages on between Team Dimes — folks who believe Daniel Jones is the man to lead the Giants forwar...

If the season ended today, the New York Giants would have the No. 2 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. Should the Giants, at 1-7, stick with the turnover-prone Daniel Jones? Or is it time to pull the plug?

The NFL trade deadline is looming, and the Giants have some interesting trade pieces like TE Evan Engram and WR Golden Tate. Ryan O'Leary and Giants Wire editor Dan Benton discuss why Engram's tenure in New York should be nearing its end, and who the heck is DJ Lugghead?

The Giants got their first win of the 2020 NFL season on Sunday, 20-19. At 1-5, they're only a game out of first place in the painfully bad NFC East. Ryan O'Leary and Giants Wire editor Dan Benton pose the question: Could these Giants get their act together in time to host an NFC wild-card game? With Week 7 fantasy football advance from USA TODAY's The Huddle, along with sports bettering picks of...