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Bleav in Giants
by Bleav
The broadcast team of "Voice of the Giants" Bob Papa and New York Giants legend, 2 time Super Bowl Champion, Carl Banks bring you weekly analysis on your New York Giants. Listen in to hear the latest on how exciting young players like Malik Nabers, Abdul Carter & Jaxson Dart are steering the Giants future back towards the franchise's former glory. Stay tuned in for in-depth talk about QB play, defensive scheme and some of the best and biggest guests in the podcast game. Remember to tell a friend to tell a friend, Bleav in Giants!
Episodes
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Trust John Harbaugh! Cam Skattebo Held Accountable and J.J. McCarthy Sparks Comeback
Trust the process and trust John Harbaugh. Bob Papa and two-time Super Bowl champion Carl Banks explain why holding players accountable is essential to changing the Giants' culture. From the decision to bench Cam Skattebo to the growing calls for J.J. McCarthy to start, the message is clear:...
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Giants Vs. Saints Preview | What's holding the Giants back?
The New York Giants are looking to bounce back against the struggling New Orleans Saints, but can they finally clean up the mistakes holding them back? Bob Papa and two-time Super Bowl champion Carl Banks break down the Giants' defensive struggles, their inability to establish the run, and why...
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Giants vs. Commanders WILD Tie: Carl Banks Praises Mental Toughness , Calls Out Defense, Run Game & Missed Chances
The Giants battled back from a 14-point deficit but settled for a wild tie against the Commanders. Bob Papa and Carl Banks break down Jameis Winston’s performance, missed opportunities, and the defensive struggles that continue to hurt the team. Carl calls out Kayvon Thibodeaux and the Giants'…
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Can the Giants keep their hot streak going vs the Commanders?
The Giants are 3-1 and lead the NFC East, but a desperate Washington team offers a major road test. Bob Papa and Carl Banks break down how New York should defend Jayden Daniels, why fixing its run defense matters, and why Abdul Carter is having a bigger impact than his sack total suggests. Plus,...
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Giants' IMPACT players step up when it matters most | Honoring the 1986 team
Fresh off calling the Giants’ thrilling win, Bob Papa and Carl Banks break down the impact players who made the difference, including a dramatic goal-line stand that sealed the victory. They discuss Jameis Winston finding his rhythm, Abdul Carter’s disruptive performance and why Kayvon Thibodeaux...
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Can the Giants STOP Jeremiyah Love | Honoring the 1986 team
Bob Papa, Carl Banks and Phil Simms preview Giants vs. Cardinals and break down what Big Blue needs to get back in the win column. Plus, the Giants celebrate the 40th anniversary of the legendary 1986 Super Bowl championship team, as Phil and Carl share memories from the season that made history....
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What does Jameis Winston need to fix? What does J.J. McCarthy bring to the Giants? w/ Phil Simms
Bob Papa and Carl Banks are joined by two-time Super Bowl champion Phil Simms for a deep dive into the Giants’ quarterback situation. Phil breaks down what he’s seeing from Jameis Winston, why he may be playing too cautiously, and what needs to change for the Giants’ offense to get back on track....
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Giants Beat Titans, Harbaugh Faces Another Test After Losing Brian Burns
After calling the Giants’ 12–7 win over the Titans and reviewing the tape, Bob Papa and Carl Banks break down how New York found a way to win in tough conditions at MetLife. They discuss Jameis Winston’s cautious approach, the Giants’ red-zone struggles, Jevon Holland’s game-sealing interception...
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Giants vs Titans: Jameis Winston Takes Over & Defense Eyes Cam Ward
The Jameis Winston era begins for the Giants as New York prepares to face the Tennessee Titans at MetLife Stadium. Carl Banks and Bob Papa break down how the Giants can tailor the offense around Winston, why the running game and defense need to step up, and what New York must do to contain Cam...
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Jaxson Dart is Out. Why the Season isn't over
The Giants return from Los Angeles facing a major challenge after losing Jaxson Dart. Carl Banks and Bob Papa break down what comes next, how the offense changes with Jameis Winston at quarterback, and the mistakes the team must correct after the loss to the Rams. Carl explains why the Giants…
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Giants vs Rams Preview: Ready for Monday Night Test with Guest Rob Havenstein
Before Carl Banks and Bob Papa head to the West Coast, they’re joined by former Ram Rob Havenstein to preview Giants-Rams on Monday Night Football. They break down the battle in the trenches, New York’s dangerous pass rush, slowing Matthew Stafford, and the keys to controlling the run game and…
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John Harbaugh Effect is Already Changing the Giants with Carl Banks, Bob Papa and Ian O'Connor
On Bleav in Giants, Bob Papa and Carl Banks welcome The Athletic’s Ian O’Connor to discuss what makes John Harbaugh tick, his takeaways from the opening game, the culture Harbaugh is building, and Abdul Carter’s continued growth. #Tellafriendtotellafriend Bleav in Giants Merch Here:...
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Giants Set the Tone in Week 1 Win Over the Cowboys: A Different Brand of Football
After calling the game from an electric MetLife Stadium, Bob Papa and Carl Banks take us through the key moments of the Giants’ impressive Week 1 win over the Cowboys. They break down Jaxson Dart’s command and efficiency, the offensive line’s dominant performance, Malik Nabers’ impact, and a...
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What must the Giants do to BEAT the Cowboys? & Their biggest question mark
Ahead of calling Sunday night’s Giants-Cowboys matchup, Bob Papa and Carl Banks preview the season opener and break down the keys to the game. They dive into what they’ve seen on film, their biggest concerns, the Giants’ depth chart, and what they’re looking forward to seeing after training camp....
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Giants First 53-Man Roster Breakdown OBJ Makes It, Surprise Cuts & Biggest Concerns
Bob Papa and Carl Banks break down the Giants’ initial 53-man roster and the difficult decisions surrounding cutdown day. They dive into Odell Beckham Jr. completing his comeback and earning a roster spot, the departures of Evan Neal and Jalin Hyatt, concerns about the Giants’ defensive tackle...
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John Harbaugh Says Giants Have MORE Than 53 Roster-Worthy Players
Matt and Phil Simms break down the Giants' final roster crunch, including John Harbaugh's admission that the team has "way more than 53" roster-worthy players, and dig into the fallout from Calvin Austin III's serious knee injury at practice. Plus, a look at the crowded backfield battle between...
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The Giants are BUILDING an identity. Recap Giants-Dolphins, Joint Practice & Jaxson Dart's Progress with Phil Simms
Phil Simms joins Bob Papa and Carl Banks to break down what they saw from the Giants in Miami and the Giants’ newfound physicality. They discuss how much deeper this roster looks heading into the final preseason game against the Jets. Plus, the guys discuss Tyrone Tracy’s costly mistakes, Najee...
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Giants-Dolphins Reaction & Preview Live From Miami
After, the joint practice, Bob Papa and Carl Banks react live following the Giants’ joint practice with the Dolphins, where Abdul Carter was nearly unblockable, the defense brought relentless pressure, and several players made their case in position battles. They break down Malachi Fields’...
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Giants Preseason Game 1 Recap: A familiar problem returns against the run
After calling the Giants’ first preseason game of the John Harbaugh era, Bob Papa and Carl Banks share their biggest takeaways from a team adjusting to new systems under a new coaching staff. Some growing pains were expected, but several players competing for roster spots delivered encouraging...
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Giants Coaches Are Pouring Into Players & It's Showing. Plus Camp Battles
Bob Papa and Carl Banks preview the Giants’ preseason opener against the Vikings, focusing on how the new coaching staff is “pouring into” players and building confidence throughout the roster. They discuss the noticeable improvement in the secondary, key position battles at wide receiver and...
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Simms Complete : How John Harbaugh's Tough Love Coaching Sets Up Jaxson Dart for Success
Matt Simms breaks down the early impact of Harbaugh on the Giants, explaining why his demanding coaching style is exactly what Jaxson Dart needs as a young franchise quarterback. He discusses Dart's competitive training camp scuffle, why it became a valuable teaching moment, and responds to…
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Report from Greenbrier: Harbaugh's Tempo | Banks, Carter, Dart, OBJ
Bob Papa reporting from Giants training camp and Carl Banks, who just left Greenbrier, go through what they have seen this week. The biggest thing is that under John Harbaugh, practices are faster, more detailed, and far more situational. They believe the Giants are building discipline,...
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Giants First Week: New Energy, Alexander, Reese, OBJ and comments made about Dart
On the latest episode of Bleav in Giants, Carl Banks and Bob Papa discuss the Giants first week of training camp with optimism surrounding new head coach John Harbaugh's emphasis on accountability, discipline, and structure. Carl Banks says players have embraced the culture change after a...
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Malik Nabers Avoids PUP | Carl Banks Weighs In on Social Media | Biggest Questions going into camp & Guest Chris "Biz" Bisignano
Carl Banks and Bob Papa discuss the start of Giants training camp, why Malik Nabers avoiding the PUP list is encouraging, how John Harbaugh is already setting a new tone, and whether social media has become unfair to today's NFL players before previewing the biggest questions facing the Giants...
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John Harbaugh Interview
Giants head coach John Harbaugh joins Bleav in Giants to discuss his reaction to Cam Skattebo's viral backflip, his defensive philosophy and the leadership of Brian Burns, why he believes special teams can be the difference between winning and losing, and the culture he's building as training…
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Second Year QB Breakouts — Cam Ward, Jaxson Dart, Tyler Shough & More
Matt and Phil Simms dive into a second-year QB roundup: Phil raves about Jaxson Dart's arm and running ability in New York, calls Tyler Shough one of the more underrated young quarterbacks in the league, and saves his biggest praise for Caleb Williams (a third-year guy) — who he calls arguably…
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Phil Simms on What The Knicks Title Means To The Giants and New York Sports
Phil and Matt Simms open with George Pickens signing his Cowboys franchise tag and playing it out in Dallas, then spend the bulk of the show on the Knicks championship — Phil calls Brunson, Hart, and Bridges winning together at Villanova and then winning an NBA title the same way one of the…
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Giants Minicamp takeaways: Harbaugh's New Standard
Carl Banks and Bob Papa share their observations from Giants mandatory minicamp, discussing the intensity and higher standard being set by John Harbaugh and his coaching staff. The duo also examines Denard Wilson's aggressive defensive approach, the competition within the wide receiver room…
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Malachi Fields, Malik Nabers, Beaux Collins: Coach Mike Denbrock's Intel
Notre Dame Offensive Coordinator Mike Denbrock joins Bob Papa and Carl Banks to give some intel on Malachi Fields, Beaux Collins, and Malik Nabers, whom he coached at LSU. He offers insight into their talent and competitive drive. He also shares why Marcus Freeman has them positioned for another...
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OBJ RETURNS: What OBJ brings to the NY Giants
On Bleav in Giants, Carl Banks and Bob Papa react to Odell Beckham Jr.'s return to the Giants, discussing what he brings to the locker room, his football character, and why his experience working under John Harbaugh could be a recipe for success. They also break down the increased competition in...
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Carl Banks on what happened w/ Dexter Lawrence | The Bengals could get the best version of him
On Bleav in Bengals, Carl Banks joins Solomon Wilcots to break down what Bengals fans can expect from Dexter Lawrence after the blockbuster move from New York to Cincinnati. The Giants legend opens up on why he publicly challenged Dexter last season, what may have led to the drop in production…
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Can Dart, Herbert, Daniels, and Lawrence reach another level? With Joe Theismann & Phil Simms
Phil Simms and Matt Simms welcome back NFL legend Joe Theismann to Simms Complete for a wide-ranging quarterback state of the union heading into the 2026 season. They dig into Justin Herbert's new partnership with Mike McDaniel, the growth of Jakson Dart in New York, and Theismann's core belief...
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Giants Schedule Reaction | Malik Nabers Timeline | OBJ Possibility
The Giants’ 2026 schedule is officially out, and Bob Papa and Carl Banks break down the biggest storylines surrounding the season ahead. From early primetime matchups against Dallas and the Rams to the impact of John Harbaugh’s arrival, the guys discuss why this Giants team feels different…
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Phil Simms: Giants Hit Home Run in the NFL Draft
Phil and Matt are back to give their thoughts on the NFL Draft. First Phil breaks down the Giants draft which he calls a "Home run" and talks about the G-Men adding tough, physical players to fit Harbaugh's philosophy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information...
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The Giants are raising the bar
Carl Banks and Bob Papa break down how the Giants are building a tougher, more competitive roster under Coach Harbaugh, especially on defense, with added depth and veteran leadership. The conversation centers around raising expectations across the roster, from stopping the run to eliminating…
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Why Arvell Reese is the Perfect Fit for the Giants' New Defense with Bucky Brooks
On Bleav in Giants, Bob Papa and Carl Banks are joined by analyst and former scout Bucky Brooks to break down the Giants' draft class, Arvell Reese, the team's emerging identity, and a renewed commitment to physicality. Brooks explains why Reese was the true playmaker at Ohio State and how he…
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Giants Draft Breakdown | Malik Nabers Speaks, Harbaugh Responds
With the draft complete, Bob Papa and Carl Banks hop on the mic to break down Rounds 2–6, what the Giants’ identity is shaping into, and why special teams will be a key factor for John Harbaugh’s squad. They also dive into how Coach Harbaugh handled Malik Nabers’ comments on the draft pick and…
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Arvell Reese changes Giants Identity & Ty Simpson Shocker
Fresh off the first round, Matt and Phil Simms break down the New York Giants, who made a statement in Round 1, landing Arvell Reese and Francis Mauigoa to reshape both sides of the trenches with speed, toughness, and versatility. Plus, a surprise move shakes up the draft as Ty Simpson heads to…
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Giants Draft Arvell Reese & Francis Mauigoa | LIVE Reaction
Bob Papa and Carl Banks go LIVE to react to the Giants’ first-round picks, Arvell Reese at #5 and Francis Mauigoa at #10. They break down how Reese’s versatility fits the defense, why the Giants prioritized the offensive line, and what it all says about the team’s identity moving forward. Plus,...
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From Dexter Lawrence to #10 Franchise Shift
Bob Papa and Carl Banks are joined by Ian O'Connor to dissect the Dexter Lawrence trade for the 10th pick. They discuss the Giants' front office, the messaging sent by the move, and what Lawrence's departure means for the franchise. They also walk through several draft scenarios for the 5th and...
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Dexter Lawrence Situation Explained +. Physicality is BACK
On this episode of Bleav in Giants, Carl Banks and Bob Papa break down the early tone set by the new coaching staff, with a clear emphasis on physicality, accountability, and building a new identity. They discuss why the Giants are shifting back toward a more physical brand of football and why...
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Giants Turning a Corner Under Harbaugh | Could OBJ Return?
Bob Papa and Carl Banks welcome Ian O’Connor to break down Jim Harbaugh and what he’s seen since joining the team. They dive into the team’s mindset, how Harbaugh will have players focused on doing things the right way, and what the Giants could be targeting in the draft, including the potential...
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Are the Giants getting more physical? Giants free agency winners
Bob Papa and Carl Banks break down a chaotic start to NFL free agency, including the surprising situation involving Max Crosby and the Ravens pivoting to Trey Hendrickson. They also dive into the Giants’ early moves, including the addition of Isaiah Likely, Tremaine Edmonds, and key special teams...
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Bobby Okereke released and latest John Harbaugh moves
On the latest episode Bleav in Giants, Bob Papa welcomes The Athletic’s Ian O’Connor to discuss John Harbaugh’s latest moves, the release of Bobby Okereke, and what building a winning culture in New York really looks like. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for...
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Giants Hit Home Run Of A Draft with Matt & Phil Simms
Phil and Matt are back to give their thoughts on the NFL Draft. First Phil breaks down the Giants draft which he calls a "Home run" and talks about the G-Men adding tough, physical players to fit Harbaugh's philosophy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information...
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Big Ten Draft Value Picks with Guest Joshua Perry: Arvell Reese, Fernando Mendoza, Caleb Downs Derrick Moore & Emmett Johnson
Bucky Brooks is joined by former Ohio State linebacker and NBC Sports analyst Joshua Perry to break down top NFL Draft prospects. The conversation centers on quarterback Fernando Mendoza, debating whether he’s a true franchise-changing talent or more of a system-dependent game manager who thrives...
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New Voices, New Opportunity as Harbaugh fills out the staff
On the latest episode of Bleav in Giants, Bob Papa and Carl Banks recap the Super Bowl and explain why running the football is sexy again in today’s NFL. They break down the key moments from the game and discuss where the league is headed. The conversation then shifts to the Giants’ new assistant...
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Hard Reset with Harbaugh: Future for Slayton, Robinson, Lawrence, Banks
Bob Papa and Carl Banks kick off the show by discussing the New York Giants’ major reset under new head coach John Harbaugh. They discuss coaching changes, emphasizing Harbaugh’s experience, championship pedigree, and why his hire, especially for offensive coordinator and offensive line coach,...
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Hall of Fame SNUBS? with Belichick & Manning | Harbaugh's OC Hunt
On Bleav in Giants, Bob Papa is joined by The Athletic’s Ian O’Connor to break down Eli Manning missing the Hall of Fame this year and Bill Belichick’s surprising snub, highlighting the logjam of deserving candidates and the challenges of the voting process. The conversation looks back at the...
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John Harbaugh + the NY Giants = a new standard with Tiki Barber
Bob Papa is joined by New York Giants legend Tiki Barber to break down the Giants' hiring of head coach John Harbaugh, why accountability is back, and what a 'wants to be coached' culture looks like. They credit Chris and John Mara and Joe Schoen for getting it done, discuss Todd Monken as a...
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The broadcast team of "Voice of the Giants" Bob Papa and New York Giants legend, 2 time Super Bowl Champion, Carl Banks bring you weekly analysis on your New York Giants. Listen in to hear the latest on how exciting young players like Malik Nabers, Abdul Carter & Jaxson Dart are steering the Giants future back towards the franchise's former glory. Stay tuned in for in-depth talk about QB play, defensive scheme and some of the best and biggest guests in the podcast game. Remember to tell a friend to tell a friend, Bleav in Giants!
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