Locked On Giants - Daily Podcast On The New York Giants

It never fails.

The Giants make roster moves every year that leave fans stunned, shocked, and even angry, and 2020 was no different.

The waiving of linebacker Ryan Connelly and the release of receiver Corey Coleman are the two moves that qualify as the "What the heck were they thinking?" moves, so we try to answer that question in this week's listener mailbag.

We also have questions about the practice squad rules and how that will work this year that we sort through. Plus, a very astute listener might be on to something when it comes to the Week 1 starting offensive line plans.

It's all in our latest Twitter Tuesday podcast, which, if you want in for the future, all you have to do is send your questions to [email protected]. 

Oh, and a special shout out to our listeners in Brazil. We appreciate you. (If you're a new listener or from overseas, be sure to let us know so we can give you a shout out as well!) 

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The Giants' initial 53-man roster is in and we have some thoughts about this first group, which is as follows:

Offense

Defense

Special Teams

Thoughts? Questions? Let us know for Twitter Tuesday by writing to [email protected].

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Summer training camp sure went by quickly, didn't it?

With training camp now in the books, the Giants brass has a lot of work to do--a lot. There is the matter of resolving the 53-man roster and the expanded practice squad. There is also a matter of figuring out if there is enough talent at every position on the team to be competitive.

On top of it all, the Giants' brass has to navigate through all kinds of new rules governing injured reserve, practice squads, and other roster nuances.

It's enough to make one's head spin--and trust me when I put my initial 53-man roster projection together, my head was spinning.

This podcast episode covers some of the big-picture takeaways from training camp, starting with head coach joe Judge's coaching style and why he seemed able to "get away" with being a "hard-ass," whereas Tom Coughlin was unable to do so when he first came to the team back in 2004.

We'll also talk about the cornerbacks, once a position that I thought would be a strength on this team but which has morphed into an area of concern that has improved just slightly with the addition of Logan Ryan.

Finally, I'll cover some of those tricky roster moves so that you have an idea of what was behind some of the decisions made when they come out.

It's all right here on the latest LockedOn Giants podcast. 

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Is it me, or did training camp fly by in a snap?

Regardless, here we are, the final day of Giants training camp, which will, of course, end with the team's final scrimmage. After that, the coaching staff and personnel department will retire to contemplate who makes the initial 53-man roster.

Fittingly, today's Twitter Thursday features a host of questions from listeners concerning roster happenings and predictions.  

Ashley P., Ron G, Jon G., Cesar A, Howard V., Pete M., David S, and, all the way from Germany, Stefan M. all check in with questions regarding various roster units that are still of a concern.

Also, among the questions is how the roster cutdown and practice squad rules will work in this rather unusual preseason and more. Thanks to everyone who contributed a question and remember: if you want in on the weekly LockedOn Giants Listener Mailbag, send your questions to [email protected].

Our next planned mailbag is set for Tuesday, September 8. I would love to hear from ya.

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This is getting ridiculous.

Yet another media outlet whose writer has probably never been on a Giants conference call or at a practice this year, has decided to pen a "judgemental article" about the Giants and head coach Joe Judge's methods. 

But all these people who are taking swipes at Judge are managing to do is prove themselves to have no clue whatsoever about how things work.

Hey, maybe the Giants won't win many games this year. But that's to be expected given that they have a new culture, new systems, new players and are trying to navigate through uncharted territories.

Also in this episode, how Logan Ryan is going to help this team -- a LOT. Bolstering the defensive secondary is one way, but Ryan's presence is actually going to help the pass rush and the youngsters, making him well worth his one-year, $7.5 million contract.

And what's the latest on the Giants injury situation? All that and more on today's LockedOn Giants podcast. 

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As the Giants get ready to start the final week of training camp, a lot is looming on the horizon for head coach Joe Judge and the rest of the team's decision-makers, specifically who will make the 53-man roster by 4 PM next Saturday.

This podcast takes a look at some of those perspectives and a look at the decision to cut running back Javon Leake (and why the Giants should stop messing around and bite the bullet on their cornerback situation.

Ther are also observations about the offensive line, both good and bad, and why the bad isn't something to panic over.

And we announce the two winners of our Big 50: New York Giants book giveaway!

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Ed Valentine of Big Blue View joins today's show to recap Week 2 of the final phase of training camp and to help preview Friday's Blue vs. White scrimmage.

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Our popular listener mailbag returns! This week's edition features questions from:

To participate in our weekly mailbag, please send your questions to [email protected]

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Hear key audio clips from special teams coordinator Thomas McGaughey, defensive coordinator Patrick Graham and offensive coordinator Jason Garrett regarding key topics about their respective units.

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