Talk is Cheap: A New York Giants Podcast

The Giants, Jets, and Eagles playing games on foreign soil this season is just a small part of the NFL's broader mission to spread — and monetize — American football overseas.

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After another loss—this time to the Pittsburgh Steelers—Giants owner John Mara gave a vote of confidence to his general manager, Joe Schoen, and head coach, Brian Daboll, even with the team at 2-6 and on pace for another losing season. "Talk is Cheap" co-hosts Darryl Slater and Chris Franklin discuss whether Mara made the right decision in backing the two and if it was too early. They also discuss the struggles of cornerback Deonte Banks and whether he should have been benched for a game. Additionally, they preview the upcoming division rematch against the Washington Commanders and quarterback Jayden Daniels.

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The Giants’ offense struggled mightily in their loss to the Eagles, raising questions about whether a quarterback change should be made for the rest of the season. Talk is Cheap co-hosts Chris Franklin and Ryan Novozinsky discuss whether the Giants should start Daniel Jones or Drew Lock moving forward. They also examine potential changes to the Giants’ offensive line and whether the team can challenge the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.

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The Giants are coming off another loss, scoring only seven points in a nationally televised game against the Cincinnati Bengals. However, attention on the loss will be short-lived as running back Saquon Barkley and the Eagles travel to MetLife Stadium for an NFC East matchup. Talk is Cheap co-hosts Darryl Slater and Chris Franklin will discuss what Barkley might face in his first game against his former team. The two will also talk about the Giants’ scoring issues and the impact Brian Burns has made on the defense.

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Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence is having a standout season and showed why he’s one of the best at his position in Sunday’s win over the Seattle Seahawks. Talk is Cheap co-hosts Chris Franklin and Ryan Novozinsky discuss Lawrence’s strong start, with one bold statement made during their conversation. The two also explore whether the Giants’ recent success suggests they won’t finish last in the NFC East and preview Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

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For the first time this season, we saw the Giants in a victory formation after they went to Cleveland and beat the Browns 21-15. There isn’t much time for the Giants to dwell on the game, as they have a Thursday night matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. Darryl Slater and Chris Franklin discuss the NFC East matchup and whether the Giants' win against the Browns was a sign that the Giants can be a decent team or if it was more indicative that the Browns are really bad.

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The Giants made history in a unique way with their loss to the Washington Commanders. They now have to turn their sights to the Cleveland Browns and hope they can contain quarterback Deshaun Watson to get their first win of the season. Talk Is Cheap co-hosts Chris Franklin and Ryan Novozinsky discuss the Giants' defense, what the unit did wrong, and whether they can stop Watson from taking over the game. The two also discuss Daniel Jones' improvement in running the offense, and why the Giants didn’t make the right decision in playing kicker Graham Gano, who eventually left the game and put the team in a precarious position for point-after attempts.

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Coming off Sunday’s abysmal loss to the Minnesota Vikings, the Giants are searching for answers on how to improve their offensive output after scoring just six points. Giants quarterback Daniel Jones took most of the heat and was booed as he walked out of MetLife Stadium following the loss. Talk is Cheap co-hosts Darryl Slater and Chris Franklin discuss the incident and what Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence had to say about the booing. They also preview the upcoming game in Landover, Maryland, against the Washington Commanders, analyze the performance of rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers, and explore how the Giants can jumpstart their pass rush, especially from their edge rushers.

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The Giants' season is officially about to begin, and they will kick it off against a familiar face, with Sam Darnold and the Minnesota Vikings are coming to town. "Talk is Cheap" co-hosts Chris Franklin and newcomer to the Giants beat Ryan Novozinsky discuss the state of the Giants' run game heading into Sunday’s matchup. They also talk about the key matchups that will be crucial for the Giants to win and make predictions about the upcoming season.

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The Giants have completed their joint practices with the Jets and are preparing to face them in their preseason finale, just days before roster cuts are made. Talk is Cheap co-hosts Darryl Slater and Chris Franklin discuss head coach Brian Daboll taking over play-calling duties and how it could impact his future with the team. They also discuss quarterback Daniel Jones' performance against the Jets' defense in practice and how linebacker Brian Burns could support one of his defensive linemates.

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