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EPISODE · Feb 16, 2026 · 30 MIN

SEISMIC: Could Dawn Aponte’s Hire SHIFT the Giants Power Balance

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The New York Giants shake up their front office, hinting at a possible shift away from the traditional GM structure as Dawn Aponte arrives to oversee cap, analytics, and football operations. Could current GM Joe Schoen’s role be on the line with John Harbaugh’s expanded influence? The winds of change are sweeping through the Giants’ organization—will this bold new direction finally yield results on the field?Patricia Traina also spotlights five players facing crucial make-or-break seasons in 2025, and looks at a surprising area where the Giants offense saw a increase in production.SEISMIC: Could Dawn Aponte’s Hire SHIFT the Giants Power Balancehttps://www.youtube.com/@LockedOnGiantsNFLNEW! Everydayer Club!If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Giants Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, weekly live streams, AMAs and much more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join: https://lockedonnygiants.supercast.com/====Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LONYGiants?sid=YouTubeLocked On NFL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft & More🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNFL===Locked On Giants on Social Media*Follow on X/Twitter (@Patricia_Traina and @LockedOn_Giants)*Follow on Instagram (@pattitraina and @lockedongiants)*Follow on Threads/Instagram (@pattitraina)*Follow in BlueSky (@patriciatraina.bsky.social)*Like and Subscribe on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lockedongiants/===Thumbnail photo via USA Today Network (IMAGN Sports Network)===WANT MORE GIANTS COVERAGE?Join The Locked On Giants Everydayer Club: https://lockedonnygiants.supercast.com/New York Giants On SI: https://www.si.com/nfl/giants/===PLEASE SUPPORT US BY SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORSFor a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Visit http://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today.Use your Profit Boost on an NBA future and get entered for your chance to win a trip to the NBA Finals. Play your game with FanDuel, the official sports betting partner of the NBA. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started. Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast.Stop putting off your doctor’s appointments and get the care you need.Go to http://Zocdoc.com/lockedonnfl to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable free bets that expire in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)Whether you’re a new Giants fan or someone who has followed the team for decades, there’s sure to be a story or two you’ll enjoy reliving in "The Big 50: The Men and Moments That Made the New York Giants," available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and other fine retail stores offering books. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The New York Giants shake up their front office, hinting at a possible shift away from the traditional GM structure as Dawn Aponte arrives to oversee cap, analytics, and football operations. Could current GM Joe Schoen’s role be on the line with John Harbaugh’s expanded influence? The winds of change are sweeping through the Giants’ organization—will this bold new direction finally yield results on the field? Patricia Traina also spotlights five players facing crucial make-or-break seasons in 2025, and looks at a surprising area where the Giants offense saw a increase in production.

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