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Co-Hosts Dan and Nick bring you the intersection of good New York Giants statistics and relentless film study

Dan Schneier & Nick Turchyn


    • Apr 16, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    The Big Blue Banter podcast is an exceptional source of analysis and insight for fans of the New York Giants. Hosted by Dan Schneier and Nick Falato, this podcast offers in-depth play analysis and breakdowns that are both educational and enjoyable. The hosts' knowledge of X's and O's, particularly Nick's expertise, is truly impressive.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the level of detail and accessibility in their analysis. Whether you're a casual fan or a die-hard supporter, you'll find value in the in-depth discussions and breakdowns of games and players. Their ability to explain complex football concepts makes it easy to follow along, even for those who may not have extensive knowledge of the sport.

    Additionally, Dan and Nick provide objective analysis, which sets them apart from other Giants podcasts. They don't shy away from criticism when it's warranted but also highlight areas where progress has been made. This balanced approach adds credibility to their insights and allows listeners to form a more comprehensive understanding of the team.

    While there aren't many negative aspects to mention about The Big Blue Banter podcast, one minor drawback could be the occasional inclusion of non-Giants-related topics such as fantasy football, gambling, or music discussions. While some listeners may enjoy these tangents, others may prefer a more focused approach solely on Giants football.

    In conclusion, The Big Blue Banter podcast is an invaluable resource for New York Giants fans looking to deepen their understanding of the game. With its detailed analysis, accessible explanations, and objective perspective, this podcast stands out among others in its genre. Whether you're listening from New York or anywhere around the globe, Dan Schneier and Nick Falato provide an engaging listening experience that will enhance your appreciation for the team.



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    Latest episodes from Big Blue Banter

    Key Takeaways from Joe Schoen's Pre-Draft Presser

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 26:39


    Dan and Nick evaluated what Giants GM Joe Schoen during his pre-draft presser with thoughts on Travis Hunter, Abdual Carter, drafting a QB and what Schoen is looking for and more.

    LIVE: Giants Draft BBB Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 72:17


    Dan and Nick go LIVE on YouTube to talk draft and answer questions from Giants fans on the 2025 NFL Draft both 30,000-foot view and on specific prospects.

    State of the Giants + Draft Strategy w/ John Schmeelk

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 76:00


    Dan and Nick are joined by reoccuring guest John Schmeelk of http://Giants.com to start by breaking down the State of the Giants including players on each side of the ball that the team is higher on inside the building, positional strategies, and roster development before breaking down draft targets in every round and strategies the Giants will apply to the 2025 NFL Draft.

    All-22 Draft Deep Dive w/ James Foster: Giants Targets in Every Round

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2025 74:17


    Nick and Dan are joined by NoFlagsFilm's James Foster for a deep dive on the 2025 NFL Draft based on his extensive All-22 film research. James has watched countless hours of tape to devise his Top-300 big board and Dan/Nick work their way through it previewing positions and prospects who best fit the Giants with each of their draft picks as they profile over 30 draft prospects projected all throughout Days 1, 2 and 3.

    Two "My Guys" Prospects We Want the Giants to Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 31:31


    Dan and Nick break down two draft prospects from the same team who both Dan and Nick are calling my guys in this class. What do my guys mean? Players they love and would drafted over consensus ranks. They break down why the love these prospects and where the Giants could and should draft them.

    Who the Giants Should Draft: A Deep Dive with David Syversten

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 75:18


    Dan and Nick welcome back on reoccurring guest David Syversten of Ourlads to break down all things Giants and the NFL Draft. They discuss the QB situation, both prospects individually and the 30,000-foot view questions, why wide receiver is a bigger need than anticipated and individual prospects who fit on each day of the draft, offensive line, defensive line, a linebacker who stands out and more!

    Why Abdul Carter would transform the Giants defense

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 62:46


    Nick and Dan break down the draft profile of Penn State EDGE rusher Abdul Carter citing their All-22 film analysis, how he would fit the Giants, where he wins and what it would mean for Shane Bowen and more

    Travis Hunter Draft Profile: The true meaning of “Generational Prospect”

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 45:25


    Dan and Nick break down the draft profile of CB/WR prospect Travis Hunter based on their film evaluation of him. They touch on his projection and film at both positions, how he fits the Giants, if they want the Giants to draft him at 3 and more. #Giants

    Shedeur Sanders Draft Profile: Film review, strengths, concerns, more

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 49:00


    Should the Giants draft Shedeur Sanders with the third overall pick? Dan and Nick dive into his full profile on film, projections, if they want to take him at No. 3 or trade back into Round 1 to grab him and a lot more.

    Giants Draft & Offseason with Bobby Skinner

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 64:43


    Dan and Nick are joined by Bobby Skinner of Giants Nation to break down the Giants offseason moves, direction, QB decisions, draft targets on Days 1 and 2 and more. #giants #newyorkgiants #nfldraft #jomboy #bobbyskinner #giantsfootball #giantsdraft #giantsnation #podcast #sports #nfl #football #2025nfldraft

    Schoen hints at QB plan for the draft, more in Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 44:43


    Dan and Nick break down Joe Schoen's Q & A with Giants.com and his discussion on the QB position, Russell Wilson, the future of the roster and more.

    Giants sign Russ Wilson! What it means for pick No. 3 + more

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 68:52


    Dan and Nick react to the Giants' decision to sign Russ Wilson, what this means for the future at pick No. 3 overall, if Shedeur Sanders is still in the mix, who will start at QB for the Giants, what this means for their current WR corps and more.

    Giants sign Jameis Winston! What it means for now & future plans

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2025 43:13


    Dan and Nick recap the Jameis Winston signing plus more players added to the roster in the last 48-72 hours!

    Cam Ward Scouting Report: Should the Giants trade up?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 58:42


    Dan and Nick dive deep into QB Cam Ward's draft profile, citing their film review, his strengths, weaknesses, how he projects to the NFL level, if the Giants should trade up for him and more.

    Giants host Jameis Winston: Time to get this deal done!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 35:20


    Dan and Nick discuss the latest on the Giants QB carousel -- their two-day hosting of free agent QB Jameis Winston. They discuss the pros, cons, where he ranks in their current FA QB wishlist, what he would bring to the offense and the team, and more.

    Our revised QB plan + the non-QB FA left we most want to sign

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 51:09


    Dan and Nick update the last few days of Giants free agency, their QB search that includes multiple veteran visits including Flacco and Russ, early thoughts about QB in the draft, depth on the roster, and more.

    Giants Free Agency Recap: Today was a Good Day (2)!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 53:14


    Dan and Nick recap the second day of Giants free agency, catching up on the big-name signings and the role players with breakdowns of every single signing outside of Adebo and Slayton. They discuss what Shane Bowen's defense will evolve into with Holland in the mix, what this means for draft plans, and finally update the QB watch with new reports on Rodgers, Russ Wilson and more.

    Giants Day 1 Free Agency Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 62:37


    Dan and Nick break down the first day of Giants free agent action and as they're recording the news of Darius Slayton re-signing drops. They break down the three signings, the state of the QB market as it relates to the Giants and their chances of trading up to No. 1 overall in the draft, plus other signings around the NFL that stood out.

    Exploring Secondary QB options for the Giants

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 75:16


    Dan and Nick break down the next best options for the Giants at QB in the 2025 offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Joe Schoen Combine Presser: Cam Ward love, trade up hints, more

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 44:11


    Dan and Nick break down the key takeaways from GM Joe Schoen's presser at the Combine that touched on Matt Stafford rumors, Cam Ward, Shedeur Sanders, trading up or down in the draft and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Ideal Scenario for Giants at QB Now

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 45:41


    Dan and Nick each give their ideal, realistic scenario for the Giants at QB this 2025 offseason and break down why each path would be their favorite, what it means for the now and in the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Giants reportedly discussing Matt Stafford trade, but should they do it?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 67:30


    Dan and Nick discuss the latest reports that suggest the Giants are currently engaged in trade negotiations for Matthew Stafford and this is NOT the first time these trade talks have gone down. They discuss what compensation they would be comfortable with trading, what the trade would mean, and a lot more as they unpack the financial implications and roster-building implications of a potential trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Eagles provided a blueprint the Giants must switch to ASAP

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 53:55


    Dan and Nick recap the Super Bowl and Eagles Championship roster build in depth by looking for lessons the Giants can learn and what they need to change about their approach ASAP to narrow the massive gap in rosters between these two franchises. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Mailbag: How much would Mara pay to guarantee an Eagles Super Bowl loss?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 53:50


    Dan and Nick dive into another mailbag with a lead question about John Mara's feelings on the big game, discussions about what to do this offseason at multiple positions, with each draft pick and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Eli Manning Hall of Fame Snub + Malik Nabers' Giants QB plan includes Ward & Stafford

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 41:11


    Dan and Nick discuss recent Giants happenings including their thoughts on Eli Manning not making the Hall of Fame as a first ballot, Malik Nabers waxing poetic about Cam Ward's arm talent, comeback wins/moments and more while also dropping hints of his preferred plan at QB that may include Matthew Stafford and Cooper Kupp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Giants complete salary cap primer: Casualties, 2027 & beyond

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 47:34


    Dan and Nick dive deep into the Giants' current and future salary cap situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Eli's four things he looks for on tape at QB + how he's helping Giants search

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 41:39


    Dan and Nick break down what the addition of Eli Manning means to the Giants QB search, the four things Eli pinpointed he needs to see on tape at QB, Jaxson Dart's rise at the Senior Bowl and what it means plus Eli's eval of Dart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Senior Bowl Preview + Addressing the Giants/Eagles Saquon narrative

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 59:46


    Dan and Nick discuss the Conference Championship Round, the narrative surrounding the Giants/Eagles on Saquon Barkley and Kavyon Thibodeaux's beef with Dez Bryant before previewing a slew of players the Giants should have their eye on at the Senior Bowl this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Key First Steps the Giants Must Take This Offseason

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 53:20


    Dan and Nick break down the tenet steps and evolution in roster building the Giants must enact this offseason if they want to turn this around and if Schoen and Daboll want to be a part of the franchise's future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Giants now: Comp picks, how Commanders-Eagles got here, more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 70:18


    Dan and Nick recap the latest in the world of the Giants from the potential draft picks they may receive for losing Xavier McKinney, Brandon Brown and Mike Kafka, to an outlook on how the Commanders and Eagles got here and what the Giants can learn, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Reacting to Raanan's Expose + Giants Retaining Shane Bowen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 59:59


    Dan and Nick break down the telling article about the Giants dysfunction from ESPN's Jordan Raannan and discuss what it means moving forward before diving into the ramifications of the decision to retain DC Shane Bowen for the 2025 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Reaction: Giants keep Daboll, Schoen & Mara breaks his silence

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 48:41


    Dan and Nick react to the Monday news that both Brian Daboll and Joe Schoen will return to the Giants in 2025, what this means for the offseason now and future years of roster building, and they break down owner John Mara's breaking of his silence — the slew of things he touched on with reporters including a possible new DC, the QB search and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Giants-Eagles : The Nightmare Season Is Finally Over

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 71:51


    Dan and Nick recap the Giants Week 18 loss to the Eagles, discuss the future of both Daboll and Schoen, the QB position, the draft position and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Case For & Against Schoen: Draft, cap, process & more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2025 88:07


    Dan and Nick break down the looming decisions for the Giants on whether or not to retain Joe Schoen and Brian Daboll. They unpack every nook and cranny of this thing starting with the roster he inherited, where it is now, every draft class, how he has managed the salary cap and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Reaction: Giants beat Colts, but at what cost?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2024 61:19


    Dan and Nick react to the Giants' Week 17 win over the Colts where Drew Lock unexpectedly looked consistent and competent with over 300 yards passing and five total TDs. What does it mean for the future of the franchise? Daboll? Schoen? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Film Room: What Giants need to do to salvage Evan Neal + Michael Penix debut

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 63:05


    Nick and Dan dive into the #Giants Week 16 tape against the Atlanta #Falcons. They two discuss Evan Neal, Michael Penix, and the depressing state of the #NewYORKGAINTS #Briandaboll #nygiants #nyg #nfl #michaelpenix #bluewirevideo #podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Giants 10th consecutive loss; lock up first overall?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 33:13


    Nick and Dan discuss the #Giants 10th consecutive loss - a franchise record! New York fell to Atlanta 34-7. They're not good! But, more importantly, the #Raiders defeated the #Jaguars 19-14, giving the Giants sole possession of the number one pick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Giants Film Room: A brief glimpse of what anticipatory throwing does for an offense

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 48:07


    Nick and Dan discuss the tape from the #Giants 35-14 loss against the Baltimore Ravens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Giants-Ravens: Rock bottom doesn't actually exist

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2024 38:27


    Dan and Nick recap a horrific Giants loss to the Ravens, hapless, emotionless and searching for answers on Brian Daboll, Joe Schoen, the pitfalls of allowing Schoen to get this draft and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Giants Film Room: Daboll schemed them wide open

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 49:39


    Nick and Dan go through the #Giants All-22 tape and provide their takeaways from #NewYork's 14-11 loss against the #Saints  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Giants-Saints: Time to turn the page on Brian Daboll

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2024 51:06


    Dan and Nick break down the Giants' loss to the Saints, the comedy of errors from a situational football standpoint, what Brian Daboll offers moving forward and why it's more risky to retain him than fire him, plus the future for Joe Schoen, the plane that flew over the stadium pregame and the message addressed to John Mara and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Mailbag: Would you trade these Giants for X + 30K-foot view Daboll+Schoen future talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 74:42


    Dan and Nick dive into their first mailbag in quite some time by breaking down the future of Joe Schoen and Brian Daboll from a 30,000-foot view standpoint, breaking down which Giants they would currently trade for which draft picks, whether or not the team needs to draft a quarterback in Round 1, top-3 favorite Christmas movies and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Giants-Cowboys film, 30K thoughts, life after Schoen/Daboll

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2024 58:40


    Dan and Nick react to the Giants' loss to the Cowboys on Thanksgiving by mixing in tape review, 30,000-foot view thoughts on everything going on with the team and a glimpse at what life after Joe Schoen and Brian Daboll could look like.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Film room: What really went wrong for the Giants in Week 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 45:22


    Dan and Nick addresses issues of effort and coaching in their All-22 film review of the Giants' offense and defense in their Week 12 loss to the Bucs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Boiling point: have the players had enough of this?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 52:03


    Dan and Nick react to the postgame comments from Malik Nabers, Jermaine Eleumunor, Darius Slayton and more and assess their take on whether or not their commentary was justified, can be useful and what it means for the future of this locker room and coaching staff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Giants-Bucs Reaction: Daboll running real thin on excuses

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2024 50:31


    Dan and Nick recap the debacle that was the Giants week 12 loss to the Bucs. They discuss the future for Tommy DeVito, Brian Daboll and Joe Schoen, any positives to take away from this game and then take questions from the listeners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 50:10


    Dan and Nick bring on NYGMason to break down the Giants' salary cap ramifications from their decision to release Daniel Jones now instead of at the conclusion of the 2024 season, or as post-June 1st cut, but first they discuss what's next for Jones, where he should sign and one key change both Brian Daboll and Malik Nabers told us to look out for in the Giants pass game with Tommy DeVito inserted as the starting QB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Is the Giants locker room on the verge of collapse over the DJ benching?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 53:12


    Dan and Nick explore the recent fallout of the Giants' decision to bench Daniel Jones for Tommy DeVito. They discuss the Dexter Lawrence comments, the anonymous source that spoke to one reporter about the decision and touch on the overarching them that must be tackled -- what does it mean for the culture, for the locker room's integrity and thus the future of Brian Daboll and Joe Schoen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Rapid Reaction: Daniel Jones benched for Tommy DeVito

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 25:21


    Dan and Nick react to the Giants decision to bench Daniel Jones, elevate Tommy DeVito over Drew Lock and what this means for the regime moving froward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Key Takeaway from Joe Schoen's Presser

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 68:34


    Dan and Nick dive into Giants GM Joe Schoen's bye week presser by parsing out some of his key talking points including how the Giants are "close" to being where they need to be, how it's not just on one player, his awkward decision to throw Tyler Nubin under the bus at one point, how he addressed the Daniel Jones situation, how much blame Brian Daboll deserves, what's on Daboll's plate moving forward and what Schoen had to say about Daboll's job security, plus a lot more as they dive into some 30,000-foot view football concepts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Film Review: Brian Burns' max effort is wasted by continuity issues

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 33:38


    Dan and Nick break down the All-22 film of the Giants' Week 10 loss to the Panthers on the defensive side of the ball. They break down Brian Burns' excellent performances, a disappointing opportunity missed for Dane Belton, tackling issues, continuity issues and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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