2 Giant Goofballs: A NY Giants Podcast Drew & Rob

Kicker: Graham GanoGraham Gano, at 37 years old and standing 6’2” and 202 lbs, enters the 2024 season following a difficult previous year marked by a left knee injury. Originally an undrafted free agent from Florida State, Gano went 11/17 on field goals and 8/8 on extra points last season. He also had 28 kickoffs with an 82.1% touchback rate. His performance in his last game was notably poor, likely exacerbated by his injury. Gano has been participating in OTAs, but questions remain about his...

First up, let’s talk about the Giants' safeties for the 2024 season. Tyler Nubin, the 22-year-old second-round pick from Minnesota, had an impressive 2023 season with 53 tackles, 5 interceptions, and an 89.2 PFF grade over 12 games. The big question is whether he can adequately replace Xavier McKinney. Is it fair to hope for that level of performance from him, and will there be a learning curve?Jason Pinnock, who turns 25 in June, was a fifth-round pick by the Jets in 2021. He’s coming off a ...

First up, Deonte Banks. At 24 years old, standing 6’0” and 205 lbs, Banks was the 25th overall pick in the 2023 draft out of Maryland. Last season, he started all 15 games, racking up 64 tackles, 2 interceptions, 11 passes defended, and 2 tackles for loss, with a PFF grade of 51.4. Can he step up as a true number one cornerback this year? What's his ceiling, and do the Giants have a backup plan if he falters?Next, we have Cor’Dale Flott, who is turning 23 in August. This 6’1”, 175 lbs cornerb...

The New York Giants' linebacker group for 2024 presents an intriguing mix of veteran talent and promising young players. Bobby Okereke, who turns 28 in July, stands out as a key figure. Standing 6’1” and weighing 235 lbs, Okereke was a 3rd round pick by the Colts in 2019 out of Stanford. After signing a four-year, $40 million contract with the Giants in 2023, he delivered a standout season with 149 tackles, 11 tackles for loss (TFL), 2.5 sacks, 6 QB hits, 2 interceptions, 10 pass deflections,...

The 2024 NY Giants Edge Room features a compelling mix of talent and potential, headlined by Brian Burns. Burns, at 26 years old and standing 6’5” tall at 250 lbs, was the 16th overall pick in 2019 from Florida State. In 2023, he delivered solid stats with 50 tackles, 8 sacks, 16 tackles for loss, 18 QB hits, 2 pass deflections, 1 forced fumble, and 1 fumble recovery, earning a 73.8 PFF grade. A two-time Pro Bowler, Burns was acquired in an offseason trade and is now facing questions about wh...

In this episode of "NY Giants News," we delve into the Giants' 100th Anniversary celebrations, starting with the "Giants 100: A Night with Legends" event on June 20th, featuring Eli Manning, Harry Carson, Tiki Barber, George Martin, Jason Sehorn, Bill Parcells, and Tom Coughlin. Fans can vote for the greatest play in team history on the Giants website, with the winner announced during the event. On August 4th, the first 18,000 fans attending the Yankees game against the Blue Jays will receive...