Talk is Cheap: A New York Giants Podcast

The Giants lost to the Lions 24-10 and have looked awful through the first 2 weeks of the season. The offensive line has been atrocious, Eli Manning has played subpar and Ben McAdoo’s coaching has been called into question. Who should be getting most of the blame? Can the offense be fixed? We also look ahead to Week 3 in Philadelphia. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Lear...

The NFL season is officially underway and the Giants gave an abysmal performance against the Cowboys. The offense looked terrible largely in part to the offensive line. How much of an impact would Odell Beckham Jr. have made if he played? Has Eli Manning regressed or is the offensive line entirely to blame? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices...

The 2017 season is here and the Giants have a promising team, but the NFC should be very competitive. We’re predicting how successful the Giants will be this year, especially in a strong NFC East. How much will the offensive line hold them back? How good can the defense be? Who will win the division? With Ezekiel Elliot playing, how do the Giants matchup against the Cowboys in Week 1? See acast.co...

To celebrate our 100th episode, Giants linebacker Jonathan Casillas joined us for a live recording and he did not disappoint. Casillas touched on everything from his expectations for the Giants season and his career in the NFL to Colin Kaepernick and CTE. He also told some great stories and gave insight into what it’s like playing alongside stars like Eli Manning and Odell Beckham Jr. This episode...

The Giants lost to the Browns 10-6 in their second preseason game. We discuss how we thought they looked overall and, of course, cover Odell Beckham Jr.'s injury. Will the offense be able to get by considering the o-line? We also talk about the defense, which is flying under the radar, and look forward to their next game against the Jets. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information....

We’re celebrating our 100th episode with a special event on Aug. 28 at 7 p.m. at Redd’s Restaurant & Bar in Carlstadt. Join us for a live recording with Dan Duggan, James Kratch and Joe Giglio, along with special guest Jonathan Casillas. We’ll be giving away tickets to a regular-season Giants game and autographed footballs. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more abou...

The Giants have a lot of reasons to be optimistic about the upcoming season, but the offensive line isn’t one of them. We discuss the current state of the o-line and how much we think it might hold the team back, including a deep dive on Ereck Flowers. Plus, takeaways from the first preseason game. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...

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 special announcement! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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," the backup QB battle, and the fight that broke out between DBs. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. V...

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 ends. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 kneeling during the national anthem. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...

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 signing LeGarrette Blount and their RB situation. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 unavailable? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 regarding the draft. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 position should they target? We also play a game of "either/or" for specific draft scenarios. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. L...

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 the NFL Draft. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 the Super Bowl matchup between the Falcons and Patriots. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

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 delicate situation? We devote this episode to all things Eli Manning. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices....

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices