Russell Wilson in Blue: Simms, Banks, & Papa Preview Giants Week 1, QBs, Arch & Belichick

In this episode of Bleav in Giants, Bob Papa, Carl Banks, and Phil Simms dive into the excitement of the upcoming NFL season, reflecting on preseason performances, coaching philosophies, and quarterback competitions across the league. The trio breaks down how fresh energies and new faces, such as Russell Wilson with the Giants, are impacting teams, analyzes key matchups, and shares insights on the development of veteran versus young quarterbacks. They also revisit stories from their playing days, touching on changes in NFL strategy, coaching adaptability, and what it takes to build lasting team success.

00:00:00 –NFL Week One

00:01:18 – College Football Recap: Arch Manning vs. Ohio State Defense

00:04:53 – Bill Belichick’s Transition to College Coaching

00:08:39 – NFL Preseason Quarterback Performances (Giants Focus)

00:14:36 – Young Quarterbacks to Watch: Caleb Williams & Others

00:17:39 – Chicago Bears’ Tyson Bagent & Backup QB Discussion

00:17:47 – Giants vs. Commanders: Jayden Daniels, Offensive Weapons

00:24:28 – Phil Simms on Quarterback Evaluation Criteria

00:25:59 – Baker Mayfield’s Leadership Qualities

00:27:29 – New York Jets and Justin Fields Discussion

00:29:34 – Denver Broncos: Bo Nix & Sean Payton’s Offensive Approach

00:32:24 – Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars’ Outlook

00:35:32 – Detroit Lions: Coaching Culture and Season Prospects

00:39:56 – Aidan Hutchinson’s Return and Defensive Impact

00:42:03 – Breaking Through Playoff Barriers: Lessons from Giants History

00:49:18 – Coaching Adaptability Across the NFL

00:56:01 – Cam Ward, Jalen Milroe, and Michael Penix Jr: Rookie QB Insights

01:01:16 – Reflections on Playing at Giants Stadium and Team Memories

01:06:45 – Season Outlook for the Giants