2 Giant Goofballs: A NY Giants Podcast

By Drew & Rob

We still haven't learned to sugarcoat it. Drew and Rob are die-hard Giants fans since birth delivering honest New York Giants analysis three times a week — no hype, no filler, no corporate spin. If

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Number 1: NFL Execs Rank Giants 14th in NFC — Are They Wrong?
Cam Skattebo is back and looks ready to lead the Giants backfield, but his admission that one major injury nearly made him walk away from football changes the risk New York is managing. His violent running style is a huge part of what makes him special, yet protecting him may now matter as much as unleashing him. Follow on Spotify and leave a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts if you enjoy no-BS Giants debate. The Big Question: Should the Giants protect Cam Skattebo more after his injury? New York can reduce some of the punishment with Najee Harris, Patrick Ricard and a deeper backfield without asking Skattebo to stop being the physical runner that made him a fan favorite. The biggest debate of the episode starts with how little faith the rest of the NFL seems to have in the Giants. Mike Sando’s survey of six NFL executives placed New York 14th of 16 NFC teams, Dallas is favored at MetLife, and Jaxson Dart landed on a bottom-10 projected QB1 list. Drew pushes back on the ranking and especially the criticism of Dart’s decision-making after a rookie season with 15 touchdowns and five interceptions, while still acknowledging that the Giants have not earned the benefit of the doubt yet. Kayvon Thibodeaux saying the team “got a lot better” only sharpens the divide between confidence inside the building and skepticism outside it. Then Skattebo’s story changes the tone. He told Kay Adams that he had promised himself he would be done after one major injury, and after last season’s dislocated ankle, fractured fibula and ruptured deltoid ligament, he genuinely questioned whether he wanted to keep playing. He ultimately came back, stayed around the team through rehab and now enters Week 1 healthy and in position for a major role. The question is whether the Giants should use Najee Harris and Patrick Ricard to absorb more of the punishment, or whether trying to protect Skattebo too much would strip away what makes him effective. Drew also revisits Darius Alexander after Chris Pflum’s film review showed both the technical problems and the flashes that keep his developmental upside alive. Greg Newsome’s history with George Pickens adds another layer to Giants-Cowboys, Malik Harrison joins the practice squad in another John Harbaugh reunion, and Ben Barten is released. Evan Neal, Tre Hawkins and Azeez Ojulari all worked out for the Raiders, while quick hits cover Shelby Harris joining SiriusXM NFL Radio, the Giants’ Week 1 stadium plans and the team’s practice break before Monday. Merch: https://2giantgoofballs-shop.fourthwall.com/ Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/2giantgoofballs All episodes: https://2giantgoofballs.buzzsprout.com/ Send us Fan Mail Support the show
September 04, 202633min
Number 2: Giants-Cowboys Tests Whether Harbaugh Fixed the Problems
The Giants have a real chance to attack Dallas’ weaknesses, but that only matters if John Harbaugh has actually fixed the problems that buried New York last season: run defense, red-zone failures, late-game execution and discipline. Week 1 gives the Giants a favorable offensive matchup and a brutal defensive test at the same time. Follow on Spotify and leave a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts if you enjoy no-BS Giants debate. Has John Harbaugh actually changed the Giants enough to beat Dallas? The first answer should come from whether New York can stop the run, stay clean situationally and turn offensive opportunities into touchdowns. Drew and Rob start by separating fact from fiction in last season’s 34-17 win over Dallas. The Giants were already leading 16-10 at halftime before the Cowboys pulled key starters, and there are pieces worth carrying forward: Jaxson Dart’s mobility, a committed running game, ball security and sustained drives that keep Dak Prescott on the sideline. The first Giants injury report is unusually clean, with Malik Nabers, Andrew Thomas, Shelby Harris, Theo Johnson and Bryan Hudson all practicing fully. The first depth chart creates its own questions, including Deonte Banks ahead of Paulson Adebo and how Harbaugh plans to use the Giants’ defensive and offensive rotations. Can Matt Nagy take advantage of Dallas immediately? The Cowboys struggled defensively last season, particularly against the run, and their secondary gives the Giants opportunities. Nabers has already produced huge numbers against Dallas, and New York may finally have enough complementary weapons to punish a defense that focuses too heavily on him. Drew expects the Giants offense to have a good matchup — but the unanswered question is what Nagy’s real offense actually looks like after keeping so much hidden during the preseason. Then the concern flips to the Giants defense. New York allowed 145.3 rushing yards per game and an NFL-worst 5.3 yards per carry last season. Dallas averaged 125.6 rushing yards per game, while Javonte Williams ran for more than 1,200 yards. Before Brian Burns, Abdul Carter and Kayvon Thibodeaux can attack Dak Prescott, the Giants have to earn those pass-rush opportunities by winning first and second down. And when Dallas does throw, CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens create a major problem for a Giants cornerback room Drew still does not trust. Greg Newsome and Deonte Banks should benefit from more aggressive press coverage, but this is an immediate stress test for the entire secondary. Finally, the conversation comes back to Harbaugh. Physicality, conditioning, accountability and discipline have been the message all offseason. Now the Giants have to show it in an actual game. The episode also covers Dean Lowry, Jihad Ward, new reporting on Darius Slayton, the Giants’ $7.88 million in available cap space, Week 1 NFL picks and a Cam Skattebo quick hit. Merch: https://2giantgoofballs-shop.fourthwall.com/ Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/2giantgoofballs All episodes: https://2giantgoofballs.buzzsprout.com/ Send us Fan Mail Support the show
September 10, 20261h 13min
Number 3: Giants 53-Man Roster Prediction: Who Gets Cut?
Keeping Odell Beckham Jr. gives the Giants a proven veteran, a respected voice in the receiver room and a player fans still want to see in blue — but that roster spot may cost New York younger upside, special-teams value or needed depth elsewhere. Drew and Rob build their projected 53-man roster and find out quickly that every extra player creates another painful cut. Follow on Spotify and leave a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts if you enjoy no-BS Giants debate. Should the Giants keep OBJ on the 53-man roster? The case comes down to whether Beckham's receiving and veteran value outweigh what players like Dalen Cambre and Braxton Berrios can provide through youth, development and special teams. The longest argument centers on the wide receiver room. Drew keeps six — Malik Nabers, Darius Slayton, Darnell Mooney, Calvin Austin III, Malachi Fields and Braxton Berrios — and leaves both OBJ and Cambre off the initial 53. Rob pushes back on OBJ, arguing that his presence still has real value for the team and fan base. Drew counters that if the Giants find another receiver spot, he would rather protect Cambre's long-term upside than use it on a veteran nearing the end of his career. Can the Giants really afford 10 offensive linemen? J.C. Davis' strong preseason forces that question. Davis looks too risky to expose to waivers, while Josh Ezeudu's versatility, Lucas Patrick's backup-center role and the Bryan Hudson decision make the final offensive-line spots difficult. Evan Neal is projected out as the new coaching staff continues reshaping a room that has been a problem for years. The defensive cuts turn into a special-teams argument. Zaire Barnes gets the edge over Darius Muasau because of his value in the kicking game, Korie Black and Art Green battle for the final cornerback spot, and Elijah Campbell becomes one of the hardest players to leave off. Drew's roster cannot keep a dedicated special-teams answer at every position, so somebody useful has to lose. At kicker, Dominic Zvada gets the nod over Ben Sauls. More broadly, the entire exercise comes with one major unknown: nobody has seen John Harbaugh build a Giants 53-man roster before. His priorities on special teams, versatility and inherited players could make the real cutdown look very different from what Giants fans are used to. Merch: https://2giantgoofballs-shop.fourthwall.com/ Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/2giantgoofballs All episodes: https://2giantgoofballs.buzzsprout.com/ Send us Fan Mail Support the show
August 25, 202651min
Number 4: Giants Crush Dolphins 26-3—How Much Should We Believe?
The Giants’ 26-3 win over Miami showed better depth, physicality and execution, but it also made the roster decisions harder—especially at running back. Tyrone Tracy flashed again, yet another costly mistake put his role and John Harbaugh’s trust in the middle of the biggest debate of the episode. Follow on Spotify and leave a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts if you enjoy no-BS Giants debate. The Big Question: Did the Giants’ 26-3 preseason win show real progress, or was Miami too depleted to tell? The performance gave New York legitimate positives in depth and execution, but Drew and Rob agreed the real proof still has to come against NFL starters in the regular season. Tracy’s fumble inside Miami territory turned into the longest argument of the show. Drew pushed back on the idea that two preseason mistakes erase two seasons of production, while the conversation shifted to Devin Singletary’s consistency, Najee Harris returning to the mix, Cam Skattebo’s place in the room and whether the Giants can realistically carry all four backs. The secondary was another major point of debate. Greg Newsome and Paulson Adebo looked encouraging, Deonte Banks continued to make plays, Dru Phillips forced two fumbles but still drew criticism for his coverage, and Tyler Nubin again looked more comfortable around the football. The question is whether the improvement is real or simply a product of preseason competition. The offensive line depth came out of Miami looking better than it has in years, with J.C. Davis and Marcus Mbow among the positives. The wide receiver room got even more crowded as Darius Slayton produced, Calvin Austin III showed multiple ways to help, Odell Beckham Jr. continued creating separation but missed a touchdown chance, and Dalen Cambre kept making a case on offense and special teams. Darius Alexander’s run defense remains a concern, Dominic Zvada appears to be gaining ground in the kicking competition, and Chris Mara’s message that “hope has turned into expectations” raised the stakes around John Harbaugh’s first season. Merch: https://2giantgoofballs-shop.fourthwall.com/ Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/2giantgoofballs All episodes: https://2giantgoofballs.buzzsprout.com/ Send us Fan Mail Support the show
August 24, 202653min
Number 5: Giants Face a Real Cornerback Risk Before Rams & Week 2 Picks
The Giants want to keep playing aggressive defense, but that becomes a much harder bet when three of their top cornerbacks are already dealing with injuries before facing Puka Nacua and Davante Adams. New York added Nikko Reed for depth, but the question is whether that is simple insurance or evidence that the Giants are genuinely worried about their secondary. Follow on Spotify and leave a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts if you enjoy no-BS Giants debate. Are the Giants’ cornerback injuries a real problem against the Rams? They could be if Paulson Adebo, Tae Banks or Greg Newsome are limited Monday night, because New York would be forced further into its depth against one of the NFL’s most dangerous receiver combinations. Drew and Rob start with the Giants’ suddenly crowded injury report and what the Reed addition says about the state of the cornerback room. They also discuss Dennard Wilson’s approach to keeping the defense physical without repeating the penalty problems from Week 1. Then Jaxson Dart’s PFF grade becomes its own argument. Dart completed 23 of 29 passes for 230 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions against Dallas, yet received a 68.5 passing grade. Drew and Rob debate whether the lack of difficult downfield throws should matter when the offense was efficient, protected the football and scored. Most of the episode is devoted to NFL Week 2 picks. Drew and Rob work through the remaining Sunday slate with outright winners, spreads and totals while trying to decide which Week 1 performances were real and which were overreactions. They disagree on several games and work through quarterback injuries, moving lines, major receiver questions and some very large spreads. The episode finishes with Giants-Rams. Rob takes the Giants outright and against the spread, and Drew also makes the case for New York winning after its performance against Dallas. They discuss the Giants rushing attack, how the offense is being tailored to Dart, Malik Nabers getting healthier and whether Aaron Donald can immediately look like his old self after two years away. Can the Giants actually leave Los Angeles 2-0, or are fans getting ahead of themselves after one encouraging win? Merch: https://2giantgoofballs-shop.fourthwall.com/ Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/2giantgoofballs All episodes: https://2giantgoofballs.buzzsprout.com/ Send us Fan Mail Support the show
September 18, 20261h 22min