Bleav in Giants

On the latest episode of Bleav in Giants, Bob Papa and Carl Banks preview the Giants' final game of the 2025 NFL season against the Dallas Cowboys. They discuss the team’s energy in practice despite a tough 3-13 record, numerous player injuries and illnesses, and the impact on roster decisions. The conversation dives into individual player milestones, contract incentives, and young players like Jaxson Dart and Tyrone Tracy, who are...

After flying back from Las Vegas, Bob Papa and Carl Banks break down the win over the Raiders and why it mattered. They dive into the schematic changes Charlie Bullen has made this season, calling them night and day compared to Shane Bowen, and explain why the Giants didn’t lose anything by missing out on the No. 1 overall pick

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On the latest episode of Bleav in Giants, Bob Papa and Carl Banks dive into the Giants' struggles, highlighting their long losing streaks and the rarity of enduring such stretches in back-to-back seasons. They discuss the emotional toll on fans and the team's future. They preview the upcoming matchup against the Raiders, noting both teams’ offensive woes and speculation that organizational decisions may be influencing player availa...

After calling the game and diving into the film, Bob Papa and Carl Banks break down what went wrong for the Giants. They point to continued lack of execution on defense, raise questions about coaching decisions, and discuss concerns around Jaxson Dart’s regression as the season progresses.

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After wrapping up their Christmas shopping, Bob Papa and Carl Banks hop on the mic to preview the Giants’ matchup with the Vikings. They discuss building on last week’s defensive positives and why this game feels like a get-right opportunity. Bob breaks down Minnesota’s league-leading takeaway numbers and what it means to face Brian Flores’ aggressive defense. Plus, they weigh in on the future of Jalin Hyatt and Evan Neal and what ...

After calling the game and diving into the film, Bob Papa and Carl Banks recap the Giants’ loss and what went wrong. From failing to handle the little things to giving up costly plays on defense and special teams, they break down the bad habits that keep showing up.

• 0:00 | Intro: Dissecting the Loss to the Commanders
• 0:34 | The Fatal Flaws: Why Good Stats Are Lying to the Giants
• 4:50 | Execution is Optional: The Problem ...

Bob Papa and Carl Banks return to the mic after the bye week to preview the Giants–Commanders matchup. They highlight that Washington hasn’t swept New York in consecutive seasons since Carl was at Michigan State. They dive into the parallel matchup, why Washington’s ability to run the ball makes this one tricky, and how a unit that’s been the Giants’ weakness all year should be the strength, but they are hoping the much-needed bye ...

After a disappointing loss to the Patriots and Joe Schoen's press conference, Bob Papa and Carl Banks analyze the key mistakes that cost the Giants the game. They highlight Abdul Carter's benching, his social media response, and the critical need for accountability and discipline moving forward. The discussion focuses on the Giants' struggle to close games, poor execution on both sides, and issues with younger players not adhering ...

Bob Papa and Carl Banks preview the Monday Night Football matchup against the Patriots. With Mike Kafka shaking up the staff by firing Shane Bowen and elevating Charlie Bullen to interim defensive coordinator, they break down the changes fans should expect and why these moves matter for the team's future. They also dive into why playing strong down the stretch is critical and make the case for why Jaxson Dart needs more reps as the...

Bob Papa and Carl Banks break down the New York Giants' frustrating loss to the Detroit Lions. They zero in on the defense, pointing out repeated breakdowns in communication and execution that continue to plague the team. They detail missed gap assignments, lack of mid-game adjustments, and poor situational awareness on key downs, the same issues that keep costing the Giants wins. They dive into how Carl asked throughout the game w...

Before Carl heads back to his home state of Michigan, Bob Papa and Carl Banks preview the Giants’ matchup against the Lions. Detroit is coming off a loss to the Philadelphia Eagles and will be looking to bounce back as the playoff race tightens. The Giants, meanwhile, are far from Cancún Mode and will focus on how the defense can finish games, especially in the second half and in protecting leads. With Jaxson Dart still not cleared...

After calling the game against the Packers, Bob Papa and Carl Banks get on the mic to discuss yet another fourth-quarter collapse. Carl emphasizes the resilience of the offense, which has consistently managed to give the team a chance despite missing key players. However, once again, the defense falters. They analyze specific plays, identify bad habits, and highlight poor techniques that continue to plague the team. They discuss wh...

Brian Daboll is OUT, and the Giants are in reset mode. Bob Papa and Carl Banks break down all the latest changes inside the building and preview Giants vs. Packers. With Mike Kafka stepping in as Interim Head Coach and Jameis Winston elevated to QB1 while Jaxson Dart is in concussion protocol, the guys dive into how the offense must adjust this week. They also react to Shane Bowen’s comments on the defensive fixes needed and lay ou...

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...