The episode opens with Carl Banks addressing some recent controversy over his critical comments about Giants player Dexter Lawrence. Carl clarifies that he deeply respects Lawrence and hopes for his success, but stands by his critiques, explaining they come from a place of wanting the best for the team. The conversation shifts to previewing the upcoming Giants vs. 49ers game. They discuss the Giants’ struggles stopping the run, highlighting the need to avoid becoming the get right game for the Niners’ rushing offense. Carl also shares insights from his playing days, specifically how he dealt with double teams and the importance of finding weaknesses in opponent schemes. The episode wraps up by reflecting on the legacy aspect of Giants vs. 49ers, recalling past battles from the 1980s and the need for the current Giants squad to play with pride and intensity.

After calling the game and watching the tape, Bob Papa and Carl Banks discuss the Giants’ tough defensive showing in their recent loss to Philadelphia. They talk about the struggles with run defense, missed tackles, and how key players like Dexter Lawrence fell short. They also mention issues with officiating, coaching, and accountability, and share what the team needs to focus on in the next nine weeks.

Bob Papa and Carl Banks break down the upcoming game between the Giants and Eagles, highlighting both teams’ mindsets after emotional games. Carl points out that the Eagles, despite their struggles running the ball lately, are still a championship-caliber team with strong leadership, particularly from Jalen Hurts.  On the offensive side, Bob and Carl talk about the spark rookie QB Jaxson Dart has brought to the Giants. Dart’s mobility and decision-making have opened up the offense, allowing for more explosive plays than the team had all last season. They also discuss the Giants’ improved run defense, stressing that the key for New York is consistency and fundamental play. Carl shares a story about how Parcells motivated him and offers advice to Deonte Banks.

After calling the game in Denver and flying home, Bob Papa and Carl Banks watched film from the game to debrief on the disastrous loss, which included a 33-point collapse in the fourth quarter. They provide a detailed breakdown of everything that went wrong during those crucial moments. They analyze the situation, placing responsibility on both coaching decisions and player execution. The conversation covers missed tackles, lack of hustle, and rotation issues. Bob and Carl also praise the offense for its resilience, especially after a costly interception, noting how it managed to rally while the defense faltered badly. Special teams come under scrutiny as well, particularly the ongoing kicker issues and missed extra points, which are seen as detrimental to the team's success.

On this episode, Bob Papa and Carl Banks preview the upcoming Giants vs. Denver Broncos matchup in Denver. They reminisce about past Giants games in Denver, discussing the challenges of playing in the Mile High City, particularly the crowd noise and the altitude’s potential impact on players. They break down Denver’s strong and versatile defense, and Carl emphasizes the importance of the Giants sticking to their physical style of play, staying consistent with their run game, and keeping their offense “on schedule.”

Bob Papa and Carl Banks break down the Giants' massive win over the Eagles, highlighting how new energy from young players like Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo helped the team finally beat Philadelphia in primetime. They discuss Dart's growth at quarterback, the physicality brought by Skattebo, and improved play from the offensive line and defense.

Bob Papa and Carl Banks preview the Giants' upcoming game against the Eagles, highlighting key strategies for victory. They stress the need to stop the run, play mistake-free football, and avoid allowing the Eagles to regain momentum, as they have struggled in their run game. While discussing the Giants' recent performance against the Saints, they note that one big play and offensive turnovers were costly. They also address criticism of Shane Bowen’s defensive schemes, acknowledging that while the defense has been solid, there’s room for improvement in capitalizing on turnovers.

On Bleav in Giants,  Bob Papa and Carl Banks dissect the New York Giants’ frustrating loss to the New Orleans Saints. Both express their disappointment, describing the defeat as one of the most upsetting in recent memory due to repeated mistakes and lack of discipline from players and coaches alike. They break down key moments where the Giants’ lack of mental stamina, focus, and execution cost them the game—highlighting specific plays, missed opportunities, turnovers, and the recurring problems in the receiving corps.

Bob Papa and Carl Banks welcome CBS’s Charles Davis, who will be calling the upcoming Giants-Saints game. They discuss the New York Giants’ defense, their progress, and their potential, especially with young emerging talents like Abdul Carter. The group analyzes the Giants’ defensive trends, recent improvements, and key performance stats, noting both strengths and lingering issues. They also preview the Saints, highlighting their offensive struggles, quarterback situation, and the challenge of generating big plays. The crew breaks down what the Giants' offense must do without Malik Nabers, and how other receivers, especially Darius Slayton and Jalin Hyatt, need to step up

Bob Papa and Carl Banks break down the Giants' victory over the Chargers, highlighting the improvement on both sides of the ball. They praise the defense, emphasizing its physicality, mentality, and ability to make big plays and create turnovers when needed. They note the impact of young players like Jaxson Dart and discuss his poise and room for growth. They address critical moments, such as Andrew Thomas's fumble recovery, which helped swing momentum back to the Giants after a potentially game-changing mistake. They explain the coaching nuances behind defensive breakdowns and emphasize that issues like poor tackling are mostly fixable, given the current group's willingness to engage physically.

On this episode of Bleav in Chargers, Lorenzo Neal welcomes two-time Super Bowl champion and Giants legend Carl Banks. They discuss the evolution of football from their playing days to now, highlighting the differences in physicality, toughness, and training between eras. Carl shares insights on the mentality of past defenses, how today’s players train differently, and why current injury rates might be higher despite athletes being fitter. The conversation shifts to a breakdown of the current Giants and Chargers teams, analyzing key players, coaching strategies, matchups, and the impact of travel and time zones. Carl and Lorenzo also compare running backs Omarion Hampton and Cam Skattebo, and discuss adjustments needed for both teams.

On Bleav in Giants, Charlie Weis, a renowned offensive coordinator and Super Bowl champion coach, joins Carl Banks and Bob Papa for an in-depth discussion about the New York Giants' decision to start rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart. This change comes after the team struggled in the red zone and started the season with an 0-3 record with Russell Wilson as their quarterback. Notably, Charlie's son coached Dart during his time at Ole Miss. The conversation dives into the reasons behind the quarterback change, highlighting the Giants’ disappointing touchdown conversion rates despite having numerous of opportunities in the red zone. They discuss how Dart’s athleticism and leadership could potentially revitalize the offense. Charlie Weis provides valuable insight into Dart’s character, confidence, and playing style, drawing comparisons to the early career of Russell Wilson. He emphasizes Dart’s ability to extend plays with his legs while keeping his eyes downfield for significant throws.

On Bleav in Giants, Bob Papa and Carl Banks break down the Giants’ frustrating loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday Night Football. They discuss the missed opportunities on defense, including two backward passes by Patrick Mahomes that the Giants failed to capitalize on, and a dropped interception that could have changed the outcome. They highlight the offensive struggles, particularly the inability to get wide receivers open and execute on third downs, despite a productive running game. There is an acknowledgment of fan frustration over the team’s struggles at home.

In this episode of Bleav in Giants, hosts Bob Papa and Carl Banks break down the Giants' upcoming matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. The discussion focuses on both teams' recent struggles, with the Giants aiming to avoid a 0-3 start and the Chiefs recovering from two consecutive losses, a rarity in the Mahomes-Andy Reid era. The hosts address the Giants' defensive challenges, pointing out that these issues stem primarily from self-inflicted penalties and missed assignments, rather than a lack of talent. They highlight the promising performances of Giants defenders such as Brian Burns, Kayvon Thibodeaux, and Dexter Lawrence, suggesting that the defense can improve quickly with better discipline. The episode concludes with some historical insights from Bob Papa about past Giants-Chiefs matchups and a mention of Carl Banks' Hall of Fame nomination.

In this episode of Bleav in Giants, Carl Banks and Bob Papa recap the game against the Cowboys, paying special attention to the defensive breakdowns that occurred late in the game. They highlight the struggles of the Giants' defense, particularly their poor execution of zone coverage and lack of communication, despite the high level of talent and significant financial investment in that area. Banks emphasizes the need for accountability among both coaches and players, insisting that the issues are collective rather than the fault of any one individual. He breaks down critical plays, including the notorious late-game zone coverage collapse, and points out recurring problems with penalties and lapses in discipline at crucial moments.

In this episode of Bleav in Giants, hosts Bob Papa and Carl Banks dive into the Giants’ upcoming matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. They address fan comments about mistakes in the Giants’ previous performance, emphasizing the difference between coaching issues and player accountability when it comes to attention to detail and execution. They provide specific examples from recent games, clarifying that not all errors stem from the coaching. They preview what the Giants need to do to compete with Dallas, highlighting the need for better run defense, increased discipline, and improved tackling.

The Giants opened their season with a disappointing loss in Washington. Both Carl Banks and Bob Papa highlighted a feeling of déjà vu; this game felt eerily similar to struggles from last year. The Giants’ offense never found a consistent rhythm, and issues from the preseason, especially struggles on the offensive line, proved costly, allowing significant pressure on new QB Russell Wilson and making it difficult to establish the run. There was a heavy emphasis on getting the ball to rookie Malik Nabers, but he couldn’t capitalize on a couple of key opportunities, dropping passes that could’ve changed the momentum.

Scott Jackson is joined by Giants legend Carl Banks in order to help preview the Week 1 matchup between the Washington Commanders and the New York Giants! They wonder if the immovable object that is Jayden Daniels at QB can be knocked off his pedestal by an extremely improved Giants Pass rush featuring Abdul Carter out of Penn State, drafted 3rd overall. Anthony Armstrong joins in the second half of the conversation to talk more on what to expect from the Commanders.

Bob Papa and Carl Banks break down the upcoming Giants-Commanders game to kick off the Giants’ regular season. They focus on the Giants' energy and optimism, especially on defense, noting how improvements in tackling and depth up front could help contain Washington’s revamped offensive line and running game. They also discuss the challenges posed by the Commanders’ playmakers, like Deebo Samuel, and how the Giants’ secondary and coaching strategy may help in the red zone. Switching to offense, they highlight key matchups, the importance of staying disciplined by avoiding penalties and turnovers, and how the addition of veteran quarterback Russell Wilson could upgrade the Giants’ passing game. They touch on the defensive struggles both teams faced last year and the need to capitalize on their weaknesses.

In this episode of Bleav in Giants, Bob Papa, Carl Banks, and Phil Simms dive into the excitement of the upcoming NFL season, reflecting on preseason performances, coaching philosophies, and quarterback competitions across the league. The trio breaks down how fresh energies and new faces, such as Russell Wilson with the Giants, are impacting teams, analyzes key matchups, and shares insights on the development of veteran versus young quarterbacks. They also revisit stories from their playing days, touching on changes in NFL strategy, coaching adaptability, and what it takes to build lasting team success.