He's a Giant

Monte and Sal recap the New York Giants’ 2026 NFL Draft with honest grades on every pick, react to the free agent additions of Shelby Harris and Leki Fotu, break down the ongoing pursuit of DJ Reader, deliver a fiery rant on GM Joe Shane, and analyze the team’s new defensive vision built around a stacked linebacker corps and improved trenches.

00:00:00 - Welcome And Draft Talk

00:01:30 - Free Agency News

00:04:30 - Leki Fotu Signing

00:06:30 - Dj Reader Pursuit

00:10:00 - Joe Shane Rant

00:17:30 - Defensive Line Vision

00:19:00 - Arvell Reese Breakdown

00:33:30 - Francis Mauigoa Grades

01:30:00 - Malachi Fields Trade

01:41:00 - Sixth Round Picks

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Monte and Sal break down the Dexter Lawrence contract impasse and trade rumors, questioning the Giants' penny pinching despite his elite impact, while debating void years, leverage, and why trading him would be a massive mistake. They then outline day three draft strategy, emphasizing value from athletic freaks, injured or character flagged prospects, and collegiate tackles who project as guards.

00:00:07 - Dexter Lawrence Drama00:02:00 - Contract Impasse Update00:05:59 - Giants Cap Strategy Flaws00:10:52 - Dex Performance Analysis00:21:42 - Injury And Effort Concerns00:30:08 - Trade Risk Assessment00:39:33 - Day Three Strategy Intro00:43:13 - Pick 105 Targets00:51:02 - Athletic Freaks Spotlight01:03:22 - Injury And Character FallsPlease Like and Subscribe!Follow Us:@HesAGiantPod@montecri5to@queens_guy

Monte and Sal are joined by KSIXI for their annual big board reveal as the trio stacks the top 100 prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft, debating blue chip talent at the top while breaking down day one and day two fits for the New York Giants including Caleb Downs, Sonny Styles, Arvell Reese, Vega Iaone, Ruben Bain, and several offensive linemen and edge rushers in a deep class that rewards scheme specific fits and high floor players.

Timestamps

00:00:00 - Welcome And Big Board Reveal

00:02:00 - Giants Free Agency Updates

00:12:00 - Ksixi Big Board Breakdown

00:20:00 - Caleb Downs Evaluation

00:25:00 - Jeremiah Love Analysis

00:30:00 - Sonny Styles And Arvell Reese

00:40:00 - Vega Iaone And Francis Mauigoa

00:50:00 - Day Two And Day Three Fits

01:00:00 - Cornerback And Linebacker Talk

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Monte and Sal break down the latest New York Giants draft chatter following the NFL owners meetings, with John Harbaugh stressing size, length, and run-stopping personnel built around pieces like Isaiah Likely. The co-hosts analyze five key day-one or borderline day-one prospects the Giants could target with the fifth overall pick or in a trade-down scenario, including Georgia offensive tackle Monroe Freeling, Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey, Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese, Penn State guard Vega Iaone, and Auburn edge rusher Keldrick Faulk. They also explore Sonny Styles versus Caleb Downs, the team’s compensatory-pick strategy, Cam Ward’s future in Tennessee, and tease next week’s big board reveal with KSI.

Timestamps

00:00:00 - Welcome And Announcements

00:02:30 - Jersey Upgrade Discussion

00:06:00 - Cam Ward And Titans Talk

00:12:00 - Harbaugh Presser And Giants Offseason

00:20:00 - Sonny Styles Versus Caleb Downs

00:30:00 - Monroe Freeling Breakdown

00:40:00 - David Bailey Analysis

00:50:00 - Arvell Reese Deep Dive

01:00:00 - Vega Iaone Guard Prospect

01:10:00 - Keldrick Faulk For BBG

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Monte and Sal celebrate the 100th episode with a special thank-you to listeners, reflecting on the show's origins three years ago during the 2023 draft cycle amid debates over the quarterback extension and running back decisions. They discuss key lessons from prospect evaluations across every position group, highlighting what they've gotten right, where they've missed, and how their process has evolved through independent grading systems and advanced metrics. The hosts also provide a quick update on recent free agency moves and meetings, the team's conservative cap approach, and thoughts on draft strategy heading into the final stretch, emphasizing the value of building around the young quarterback with physical, high-impact talent.Timestamps (Shortened with Corrected Names):00:00 – Intro & 100th episode celebration00:33 – Show origin story & early discussions03:05 – Daniel Jones extension & roster philosophy05:51 – First episodes & early prospect reviews08:28 – Free agency update & recent signings11:01 – Interior line priorities & veteran targets13:05 – Ohio State visits & top draft targets16:00 – Quarterback evaluation lessons24:48 – Running back evaluation lessons30:02 – Wide receiver evaluation lessons42:00 – Tight end evaluation lessons46:28 – Interior offensive line evaluation lessons55:00 – Defensive line evaluation lessons1:01:00 – Edge rusher evaluation lessons1:04:00 – Linebacker evaluation lessons1:11:00 – Safety evaluation lessons1:15:00 – Cornerback evaluation lessons1:20:00 – Final reflections & upcoming contentPlease Like and Subscribe!Follow Us:@HesAGiantPod@montecri5to@queens_guy

Monte and Sal break down the Giants’ measured free agency period, highlighting short-term veteran additions and re-signings that emphasize value and scheme fit while maintaining cap flexibility under the rookie quarterback contract. They evaluate the team’s conservative approach to roster building, the glaring needs along both interior lines, and the long-term vision for a physical, run-heavy identity under the new coaching staff. The hosts then shift to draft season, offering high-level updates on risers, fallers, and scheme fits from their earlier prospect reviews across every position group as the big board gets finalized ahead of the draft.Timestamps:00:00 – Intro & offseason update00:39 – Free agency recap & overall strategy03:04 – Multi-year contracts & value signings05:35 – One-year deals & roster fillers08:19 – Veteran minimum returns & reactions11:31 – Interior line priorities & concerns14:30 – Draft capital & big board planning16:00 – Quarterback prospect updates24:48 – Running back group review30:02 – Wide receiver position deep dive42:00 – Tight end evaluations46:28 – Interior offensive line breakdowns55:00 – Defensive line prospect updates1:01:00 – Edge rusher reviews1:04:00 – Linebacker position analysis1:11:00 – Safety group discussion1:15:00 – Cornerback reviews & final thoughts1:20:00 – Closing & upcoming contentPlease Rate and Subscribe!Follow Us:@HesAGiantPod@montecri5to@queens_guy

Three days into NFL free agency, Monte and Sal unpack the Giants' early moves—re-signing Jermaine Eluemunor, adding Isaiah Likely, Pat Ricard, Adarius Washington, and Greg Newsome, while bringing back Evan Neal on a prove-it deal and losing Wan'Dale Robinson and Cor'Dale Flott. They discuss the team's apparent cap restraint, the vision for a more physical run-heavy offense and defense under the new Harbaugh/Ponte/Shane regime, and why the interior trenches remain the glaring unfinished business. The duo then runs two full seven-round mock drafts—one without trades (BPA-focused) and one with strategic trades down—landing impact players.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro & sound issues

00:48 – Free agency recap & early signings

03:53 – Evan Neal return & reactions

07:21 – Cap restraint & competing in 2026

11:01 – Offensive additions (Likely, Ricard) & run-game vision

16:00 – Defensive additions (Edmunds, Washington, Newsome)

20:01 – Mock draft setup & no-trade scenario

43:00 – Trade-down scenario & strategy

1:09:00 – Final draft grades & closing thoughts

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On the eve of the NFL's legal tampering period, Monte and Sal break down what the New York Giants could do as free agency begins. Monte returns from Mexico sporting a visible injury (and plenty of cartel jokes), while the duo analyzes the team's key pending free agents—Jermaine Eluemunor, Cor'Dale Flott, and Wan'Dale Robinson—predicting which will return and which are likely gone. They game out cap space after restructures, debate top needs (cornerback, interior offensive line, linebacker, run-stuffing defensive tackle, weapons), evaluate realistic targets like Elijah Vera-Tucker, Jamal Dean, Kaden Elliss, Sebastian Joseph-Day, Rico Dowdle, Dallas Goedert, and Mike Evans, and discuss building a wide-receiver-by-committee approach around Malik Nabers versus chasing a splash veteran. Expect split predictions, scheme-fit arguments, and growing excitement for the new Harbaugh/Ponte/Shane era.Timestamps (Shortened with Corrected Names):00:00 – Intro & Monte’s Mexico update01:03 – Free agency timeline & expectations01:57 – Team priorities & targets overview03:56 – Pending free agents breakdown19:15 – Cap space & restructuring plans26:30 – Cornerback targets & debate32:36 – Interior O-line targets & predictions38:44 – Linebacker targets & picks41:48 – Interior D-line targets46:58 – Weapons philosophy (run game focus)49:01 – Tight end targets & strategy53:48 – Running back targets & committee approach58:00 – Wide receiver committee & targets1:02:00+ – Final predictions & closing hypePlease Rate and Subscribe!Follow Us:@HesAGiantPod@montecri5to@queens_guy

oin Monte and Sal on He's a Giant for the ultimate NFL Combine preview as draft season officially begins! The hosts break down the latest Giants free-agency rumors and strategy, including Wand'ale Robinson’s looming payday, Cor'dale Flott’s emerging market, Jermaine Eluemunor’s shifting value, and how Joe Schoen and new head coach John Harbaugh should aggressively rebuild around young QB Jackson Dart. The highlight? Monte unveils his brand-new AI-powered analytics tool that mines years of Combine data and career Approximate Value stats to reveal the strongest predictors of NFL success by position — from sub-4.89 40s and elite height for offensive linemen to surprising (or non-existent) correlations for wide receivers and defensive backs. Packed with actionable insights, real player examples, and what to watch for this week, this is essential listening for data-driven Giants fans and draft nerds alike.Timestamps00:00:00 - Intro & Welcome00:01:12 - Giants Free Agency Rumors & Overall Strategy00:06:14 - Wandale Robinson Market Breakdown00:08:42 - Cordell Flott & Jermaine Eluemunor Outlook00:14:21 - Other Giants Free Agents (Bellinger, McFadden, Kohler Debate)00:17:58 - Why the Combine Really Matters (Medicals & Infrastructure)00:22:42 - Introducing Monty’s New AI Analytics Tool00:36:35 - Offensive Line Deep Dive (40-Time, Height, Shuttle)00:49:11 - Quarterbacks, Running Backs & Wide Receivers Metrics01:08:05 - Defensive Backs (Surprisingly Low Correlation)01:12:24 - Linebackers, Edge Rushers & Defensive Tackles01:35:30 - Production Metrics, Tool Future & Closing ThoughtsPlease Rate and Subscribe!Follow Us:@HesAGiantPod@montecri5to@queens_guy