Just Giants Podcast

Football Grump and the Cranky Fan discuss the status of Brian Daboll going into 2025 before continuing their pens and pencils preview of weeks 4, 5, and 6.

The Giants have an incredibly difficult 2025 schedule on paper. Grump and The Cranky Fan take the season game by game to preview the match ups from months away and give their pens and pencils feelings on the games.

Grump and The Cranky Fan take a final look at the pre-Training Camp 2025 Giants Roster and take account of any concerns, improvements, and where the team appears headed.

The 2025 NFL Schedule has been released. Grump and The Cranky Fan take an initial look at the Giants season.

Grump and The Cranky Fan take stock of the 2025 New York Giants and try to set expectations for 2025 and beyond.

The 2025 NFL Draft is in the books. Grump and The Cranky Fan discuss Giants newcomers, Abdul Carter, Jaxson Dart, Darius Alexander, Cam Skattebo, Marcus Mbow, Thomas Fidone II, and Korie Black.

The Draft is tomorrow you pancake eaters. Grump and The Cranky Fan assess the defensive holes and how they factor into the draft followed by some final draft thoughts – what they think will happen, what they hope happens, and what they don't want to happen.

The Giants have 5 picks in the top 105 of the 2025 draft. In just a few days, they will decide how to use those premius assets. Grump and The Cranky Fan debate which positions on offense they should consider spending a premium asset on.

The NFL Draft is just a few short weeks away and with the Giants on the clock at number 3 overall, everyone wants to know if Brian Daboll finally gets his QB. Grump and The Cranky Fan debate 6 QBs that could be a Giant.

Grump and The Cranky Fan take inventory of the Giants roster following the first wave of free agency and assess what positions should be upgraded in the draft after discussing proposed rule changes that will be voted on this week.

The Giants sign Russell Wilson to a one year $10.5M contract just days after inking Jameis Winston to a 2 year, $8M contract. Grump and The Cranky Fan re-analyze the offense now that the Giants have added a slew of free agents.

The first wave of free agency is live and the Giants were active. Grump and the Cranky Fan speak generally about the new free agent pick ups and how they might fit into the roster before concluding an assessment of the Giants defensive roster.

Grump and The Cranky Fan react to the QB news around the league and assess the Giants front 7 going into the offseason.

Grump and The Cranky Fan are back to discuss the updates to the Giants QB Rumors now that Stafford will be staying in LA, before assessing the skill positions of the offense and how the Giants needs ot address them in the offseason.

Grump and The Cranky Fan return from the Bobby Skinner wedding with a brief recap, some updates on Matt Stafford trade rumors, and get back into the assessment of the Giants roster with a focus on the offensive line.

The 2025 season is underway! With the Super Bowl fully in the rear view mirror, Grump and the Cranky Fan take a hard look at the Giants roster and how it must improve. The QB Room is fully in the bullseye.

The Eagles crush the Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX, 40-22 in a lopsided performance. Grump and The Cranky Fan talk about the game, the halftime show, the broadcast, and the teams to wrap up the Giants' 100th season.

Football Grump has returned from the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama. Grump and The Cranky Fan recap the week in Alabama and preview a few of the prospects that did well for themselves, some that did not so well, and some that surprised.

The NFL Playoffs advance to the Conference Championships and the NCAA National Championship concluded this weekend. Grump and The Cranky Fan discuss the weekend of football events before analyzing some Giants coaching changes, some Giants personnel interviewing around the NFL, and the upcoming college All Star games.

The playoffs are in full swing and there is plenty abuzz among the non-contenders as well. Grump and The Cranky Fan discuss McCarthy's exit in Dallas, Bowen's future in New York, and the Wildcard Weekend.

The Giants lost their final game of the season, 20-13 to the Eagles, ending their 2024 season. John Mara has announced early that both GM Joe Schoen and HC Brian Daboll would be returning for the 2025 Giants season. Grump and the Cranky Fan discuss.

The Giants 100th season is mercifully ending this week with a final matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles backups. Grump and The Cranky Fan discuss what to watch for, make predictions on possible firings, and discuss relevant matchups in the draft order.

The Giants defeat the hapless Colts 45-33 and stop themselves from being the first team to lose 9 home games in 1 season, but in doing so have moved from 1st pick in the 2025 draft to 4th with only 1 game left to go. Grump and Cranky discuss.

The Giants are set to travel to Atlanta and play the Falcons for the first career game of Michael Penix. While it's in the Giants' best interest to lose this game, is it then evidence that they made a mistake by passing on Penix in the draft? Grump and The Cranky Fan discuss.

The Giants lose at home (again) to the Ravens by multiple scores, but that's not the most embarassing thing the Giants did this weekend. Grump and the Cranky Fan discuss the bad news following the 35-14 loss.

The New York Giants host the playoff bound Baltimore Ravens this week with Tommy DeVito at the helm. Grump and The Cranky Fan lament the upcoming loss and predict who will be added to IR following the game. Happy Holidays?

Following the Giants week 14 loss to the Saints, Nicky Snacks joins Grump and The Cranky Fan to discuss his views of the state of the Giants and where to go from here.

The tanking New York Giants host the interim head coached New Orleans Saints in a December thriller on Sunday. Football Grump and The Cranky Fan discuss Drew Lock over Tommy DeVito, Dyontae Johnson returning to practice, and the rest of game notes for the upcoming match up.

Drew Lock was not able to push the Giants past the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving. Grump and The Cranky Fan discuss the game, locker room, and key injuries following the loss.

The Giants are travelling to Dallas to face the Cowboys on Thanksgiving. Daboll lists DeVito as limited in the walkthrough practice and so the QB situation is again in the air. Happy Thanksgiving, try not to throw up your dinner!

The Giants showed up in pathetic fashion Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, losing 30-7, and the locker room is beyond unhappy. Grump and The Cranky Fan discuss the maturity of players, state of the locker room, and the state of the regime.

Tommy DeVito gets the start this Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at MetLife. Grump and The Cranky Fan give predictions, discuss the switch the DeVito and the locker room impact, and Daboll's future.

The Giants have announced that Daniel Jones will be heading to the bench and Tommy DeVito will get the start next week against the Tampa Bay Bucs. Grump and The Cranky Fan discuss the move, Joe Schoen and his time with the Giants thus far, and Brian Daboll's Giants tenure.

The Giants fall to the Panthers in overtime overseas. Grump and The Cranky Fan review the game, discuss the plan moving forward after the bye, and the outlook into the offseason.

The Giants prepare to travel to Munich to play the Carolina Panthers. Grump and The Cranky Fan preview the matchup, recap trade week, and discuss the team entering into the bye week.

The New York Giants fall to the Commanders a second time, 27-22. Grump and The Cranky Fan discuss the offense and the dominant run game as well as the defense and a it's inability to stop much of anything. Also – trade deadline discussions and how the rest of the conference is shaping up.

The Giants play host to the Jayden Daniels and the Commanders. Grump and The Cranky Fan discuss the ever evolving left tackle situation, injuries to some key players on both teams, analyze the matchup and make predictions on how the division rivalry will end in 2024.

The Giants fall to the Pittsburgh Steelers 26-18 despite some late game chances. Grump and The Cranky Fan discuss the lack of leadership, out of control penalties, questionable coaching, and effort problems following the latest prime time embarrassment.

The Giants are guests of the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday Night, but not after an entire week of news. John Mara's comments, Jones' role the rest of the season, and additional signings and workouts are all discussed before a prediction for the weekend.

Saquon Barkley punishes Giants in his homecoming, Eagles dominate Giants 28-3. Grump and the Cranky Fan discuss the Giants and their offensive woes, the benching of Daniel Jones, and the business decisions being made on the field.

Andrew Thomas' 2024 Giants season is over following surgery to repair a lisfranc injury in his foot. Grump and The Cranky Fan lament the news and how it will factor into this weekend's game against the rival Eagles at home.

The Giants fell to the Bengals in prime time, 17-7 on Sunday night. Grump and The Cranky Fan review the game, grade Stars and Farts, and discuss what went wrong in the third straight home loss of 2024 as the Giants fall to 2-4 on the year.

The New York Giants play their second home prime time game of 2024 on Sunday Night against Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals. With Malik Nabers making only minor progress in the concussion protocol and Kayvon Thibodeaux having wrist surgery, nothing looks easy, even a 1-4 team. Grump and The Cranky Fan discuss injuries, analyze matchups, and make predictions.

The New York Giants play their second home prime time game of 2024 on Sunday Night against Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals. With Malik Nabers making only minor progress in the concussion protocol and Kayvon Thibodeaux having wrist surgery, nothing looks easy, even a 1-4 team. Grump and The Cranky Fan discuss injuries, analyze matchups, and make predictions.

The Giants came to Seattle ready to play. New York took care of business 29-20, but left a statistical whopping on the Seahawks without the help from Malik Nabers or Devin Singletary. Grump and The Cranky Fan recap the performance, award Stars and Farts, and discuss just how good the Giants looked on the road Sunday.

The Giants travel to Seattle to play the Seahawks and it is likely to be the first time that Brian Daboll and Daniel Jones do not have Malik Nabers to rely on. Grump and the Cranky Fan discuss the injury list, the matchup, and make predictions.

The New York Giants fell to the Cowboys 20-15 on Thursday Night. Grump and The Cranky Fan discuss the game and take a few steps back to look at where the New York Giants are as a team after the quarter mark of the 2024 season, and where the weakest position groups appear to be both right now and in the future.

The Giants don't get to celebrate their first victory for long. Grump and The Cranky Fan preview the Thursday Night matchup with the Dallas Cowboys, discuss injuries, and make their week 4 predictions.

The Giants take home their first victory of the season, bringing Watson and the Browns out to pasture 21-15. Grump and The Cranky Fan discuss Malik Nabers and the offense, Dexter Lawrence and the defense, and everything in between.

The Giants travel to Cleveland for a week 3 showdown with the Browns. Grump and The Cranky Fan discuss injuries and strategies heading into the game.

Giant disappointment. The New York Giants gave up no touchdowns and still managed to lose to Washington. Grump and The Cranky Fan discuss Malik Nabers and the offense, the lack of a defense, and the total absence of a kicker.