July 16, 2025

Mangia Cast Ed McCaffrey on becoming a grandfather, the Giants, Super Bowls and sons in the NFL.

1 hour 7 minutes

Bob Papa and Chris Bisignano kick off the Mangia Cast talking Giants football, before welcoming three-time Super Bowl champ Ed McCaffrey. Ed shares stories from his NFL career with the Giants, 49ers, and Broncos, opening up about what it was like to transition between teams and how getting cut by the Giants led him to win multiple rings. He discusses the evolution of wide receiver salaries and the importance of the position in today’s league. he guys dive into Ed’s life after football, including his family (he’s now a proud first-time grandpa!), his sons’ careers in the NFL, and the growth of McCaffrey Brands—his line of mustards, sauces, and protein snacks. Ed gives parenting insight on raising elite athletes and talks about his son Christian McCaffrey’s balance between football and being a new dad. There’s also some food talk: Bob shows how to make chicken cacciatore, Ed’s favorite Italian dish, and Ed vows to give the recipe a try. The trio wrap up by previewing the upcoming NFL season, sharing their excitement for Giants training camp, and offering their takes on some young talent to watch, noting a new positive vibe around the Giants this year.

1:36 – NFL Training Camp Hype- Training camp starting, Giants’ season 03:12 – Introduction of guest Ed McCaffrey (three-time Super Bowl champ, Giants 1991 draft pick) 06:48 – Ed Becomes a Grandfather (Christian McCaffrey & Olivia Culpo as Parents) Ed talks about becoming a grandfather for the first time: Christian (Ed’s son) and Olivia welcomed a baby girl, Colette McCaffrey Ed shares his experience bonding with his granddaughter, reminisces about his own four sons when they were young, and Lisa’s (Ed’s wife) excitement about having a granddaughter Ed describes the importance and joy of family, Christian’s excitement, and support from both families 11:14 – Life as an Elite Athlete and Family Balance 14:04 -Locker Room Stories: Giants Years with LT & Carl Banks. Ed shares stories from his rookie year with the Giants, including holding out and his first day: his locker between Carl Banks and Lawrence Taylor (LT) 19:44 –Giants Release & San Francisco Years Ed recalls emotions after being cut by the Giants, choosing the 49ers, making the team, and the significance of being part of a Super Bowl-winning team Dan Reeves’ later compliment about Ed being his “biggest personnel mistake” 27:21 – Career Turning Point & Denver Move Transition to 49ers: learning from Jerry Rice, Deion Sanders; mindset shift that boosted Ed’s career Arrival in Denver, John Elway stories, and Super Bowl memories 34:51 – Super Bowl Experiences & Team Dynamics Preparing for and winning the Super Bowl; team culture, “victory formation,” Elway’s leadership, and beating Green Bay as underdogs 41:41 – Being a Football Dad: Ed on Christian & Luke in NFL What it’s like watching his sons play professionally, memories of young football days, and support for teams his sons play for 46:15 – Coaching Family Connections (Kyle Shanahan & Christian) 50:10 – Cooking Habits & Family Food Traditions 52:56 – 57:16 Chicken Cacciatore Cooking Demo 57:16 – McCaffrey Brands (Mustard, Protein Bites, Horseradish) 59:10 – Giants Camp Preview & Jalin Hyatt Expectations for Giants’ season, new energy in the building, Malik Nabers as a receiver. Ed’s take on Nabers’ talent and what Giants’ offense could look like

...more