Bleav in Giants

Bob Papa and Carl Banks discuss Brian Daboll's firing and what to expect in the next six games, starting this week against the Packers. They also share their thoughts on Joe Schoen and the necessary developments needed on defense.

• (0:01-1:49) Brian Daboll Fired/Mike Kafka Named Interim Head Coach
• (1:50-3:42) Analysis of Daboll's Firing and Accountability
• (3:43-5:12) Potential Staff Changes Under Kafka
• (5:14-7:39) Defen...

The episode is a postmortem of another tough Giants loss, focusing on yet another fourth-quarter meltdown. Blame is directed at both the coaching staff and the players. Bob Papa and Carl Banks discuss how every aspect of the team offense, defense, and special teams contributed to the loss. They emphasize the team’s repeated failure to finish games and their embarrassing record of blown leads. The conversation points out schematic i...

In this episode of Bleav in Giants, Bob Papa and Carl Banks break down the Giants’ preparations as they get ready to face the Chicago Bears. They reflect on the Giants’ recent struggles, particularly their issues stopping the run and defending against the toss crack play that continues to burn them week after week. The conversation dives deep into defensive responsibilities, emphasizing the need for more physicality and smarter pla...

After calling the game yesterday, Bob Papa and Carl Banks recap the Giants’ tough Week 9 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, focusing on the team’s inability to stop the run and the general lack of defensive effort. Both highlight how San Francisco with backup offensive linemen and missing key starters was still able to physically dominate the Giants’ healthy front seven. The conversation dives into the Giants’ defensive struggles, cr...

The episode opens with Carl Banks addressing some recent controversy over his critical comments about Giants player Dexter Lawrence. Carl clarifies that he deeply respects Lawrence and hopes for his success, but stands by his critiques, explaining they come from a place of wanting the best for the team. The conversation shifts to previewing the upcoming Giants vs. 49ers game. They discuss the Giants’ struggles stopping the run, hig...

After calling the game and watching the tape, Bob Papa and Carl Banks discuss the Giants’ tough defensive showing in their recent loss to Philadelphia. They talk about the struggles with run defense, missed tackles, and how key players like Dexter Lawrence fell short. They also mention issues with officiating, coaching, and accountability, and share what the team needs to focus on in the next nine weeks.

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Bob Papa and Carl Banks break down the upcoming game between the Giants and Eagles, highlighting both teams’ mindsets after emotional games. Carl points out that the Eagles, despite their struggles running the ball lately, are still a championship-caliber team with strong leadership, particularly from Jalen Hurts.  On the offensive side, Bob and Carl talk about the spark rookie QB Jaxson Dart has brought to the Giants. Dart’s mobil...

After calling the game in Denver and flying home, Bob Papa and Carl Banks watched film from the game to debrief on the disastrous loss, which included a 33-point collapse in the fourth quarter. They provide a detailed breakdown of everything that went wrong during those crucial moments. They analyze the situation, placing responsibility on both coaching decisions and player execution. The conversation covers missed tackles, lack of...

In this episode, Bob  Papa and Carl  Banks preview the upcoming Giants vs. Denver Broncos matchup in Denver. They reminisce about past Giants games in Denver, discussing the challenges of playing in the Mile High City, particularly the crowd noise and the altitude’s potential impact on players. They break down Denver’s strong and versatile defense, and Carl emphasizes the importance of the Giants sticking to their physical style of...

Bob Papa and Carl Banks break down the Giants' massive win over the Eagles, highlighting how new energy from young players like Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo helped the team finally beat Philadelphia in primetime. They discuss Dart's growth at quarterback, the physicality brought by Skattebo, and improved play from the offensive line and defense.

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Bob Papa and Carl Banks preview the Giants' upcoming game against the Eagles, highlighting key strategies for victory. They stress the need to stop the run, play mistake-free football, and avoid allowing the Eagles to regain momentum, as they have struggled in their run game. While discussing the Giants' recent performance against the Saints, they note that one big play and offensive turnovers were costly. They also address critici...

On Bleav in Giants,  Bob Papa and Carl Banks dissect the New York Giants’ frustrating loss to the New Orleans Saints. Both express their disappointment, describing the defeat as one of the most upsetting in recent memory due to repeated mistakes and lack of discipline from players and coaches alike. They break down key moments where the Giants’ lack of mental stamina, focus, and execution cost them the game—highlighting specific pl...

Bob Papa and Carl Banks welcome CBS’s Charles Davis, who will be calling the upcoming Giants-Saints game. They discuss the New York Giants’ defense, their progress, and their potential, especially with young emerging talents like Abdul Carter. The group analyzes the Giants’ defensive trends, recent improvements, and key performance stats, noting both strengths and lingering issues. They also preview the Saints, highlighting their o...

Bob Papa and Carl Banks break down the Giants' victory over the Chargers, highlighting the improvement on both sides of the ball. They praise the defense, emphasizing its physicality, mentality, and ability to make big plays and create turnovers when needed. They note the impact of young players like Jaxson Dart and discuss his poise and room for growth. They address critical moments, such as Andrew Thomas's fumble recovery, which ...

On this episode of Bleav in Chargers, Lorenzo Neal welcomes two-time Super Bowl champion and Giants legend Carl Banks. They discuss the evolution of football from their playing days to now, highlighting the differences in physicality, toughness, and training between eras. Carl shares insights on the mentality of past defenses, how today’s players train differently, and why current injury rates might be higher despite athletes being...

On Bleav in Giants, Charlie Weis, a renowned offensive coordinator and Super Bowl champion coach, joins Carl Banks and Bob Papa for an in-depth discussion about the New York Giants' decision to start rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart. This change comes after the team struggled in the red zone and started the season with an 0-3 record with Russell Wilson as their quarterback. Notably, Charlie's son coached Dart during his time at Ole M...

On Bleav in Giants, Bob Papa and Carl Banks break down the Giants’ frustrating loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday Night Football. They discuss the missed opportunities on defense, including two backward passes by Patrick Mahomes that the Giants failed to capitalize on, and a dropped interception that could have changed the outcome. They highlight the offensive struggles, particularly the inability to get wide receivers open a...

In this episode of Bleav in Giants, hosts Bob Papa and Carl Banks break down the Giants' upcoming matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. The discussion focuses on both teams' recent struggles, with the Giants aiming to avoid a 0-3 start and the Chiefs recovering from two consecutive losses, a rarity in the Mahomes-Andy Reid era.

The hosts address the Giants' defensive challenges, pointing out that these issues stem primarily from ...

In this episode of Bleav in Giants, Carl Banks and Bob Papa recap the game against the Cowboys, paying special attention to the defensive breakdowns that occurred late in the game. They highlight the struggles of the Giants' defense, particularly their poor execution of zone coverage and lack of communication, despite the high level of talent and significant financial investment in that area. Banks emphasizes the need for accountab...