Bleav in Giants

Bleav in Giants

The broadcast team of "Voice of the Giants" Bob Papa and New York Giants legend, 2 time Super Bowl Champion, Carl Banks bring you weekly analysis on your New York Giants. Listen in to hear the latest on how exciting young players like Malik Nabers, Abdul Carter & Jaxson Dart are steering the Giants future back towards the franchise's former glory. Stay tuned in for in-depth talk about QB play, defensive scheme and some of the best and biggest guests in the podcast game. Remember to tell a friend to tell a friend, Bleav in Giants!

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

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

    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

    1h 8m
  2. JUN 17

    Joe Schoen Interview

    In this special edition of Bleav in Giants and the Mangia Cast, New York Giants General Manager Joe Schoen joins the show to discuss the team's progress as they conclude OTAs and approach minicamp. He talks about the offseason, highlighting the impact of new players such as Russell Wilson, Jaxson Dart, and Jameis Winston on the team's dynamics. He particularly focuses on Wilson's leadership qualities and the positive energy he brings to the team. Joe Schoen also provides insights into the team's offseason strategy, emphasizing building depth. He reflects on the challenges faced in the previous season and how the team has worked to improve in all areas. Additionally, they discuss the competitive atmosphere during OTAs, noting the intensity of practices and the competition among players. Joe shares some stories of how he became a scout, and Bob shares his carbonara recipe. 00:01:56 - Transitioning from OTAs to Mini Camp 00:02:30 - Evaluating Players During OTAs 00:02:57 - Russell Wilson's Leadership and Positivity 00:03:26 - Team Dynamics and Player Interactions 00:06:07 - Joe Schoen's Thoughts on OTAs and Downtime 00:07:09 - Concerns About Player Safety During Offseason 00:08:55 - Reflecting on Last Season's Challenges 00:10:10 - Improving Team Depth and Talent 00:11:51 - Building Team Identity and Depth 00:12:35 - Russell Wilson's Impact on the Team 00:15:09 - Jameis Winston's Role in the Quarterback Room 00:16:32 - Quarterback Room Dynamics and Competition 00:18:34 - Intensity of OTA Practices 00:19:27 - Draft Class and Player Competitiveness 00:20:42 - Abdul Carter's Impressive Skills 00:22:15 - Forming Team Identity During Training Camp 00:24:24 - Jaxson Dart's Energy and Potential 00:25:54 - Evaluating Player Performance and Accountability 00:28:35 - Offensive Line Depth and Injury Management 00:31:19 - Joe's Journey in Scouting 00:35:38 - Influential Figures in Joe's Career 00:37:51 - Instincts in Drafting Players 00:40:42 - Joe's Favorite Italian Restaurant in Jersey and Meal

    58 min
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The broadcast team of "Voice of the Giants" Bob Papa and New York Giants legend, 2 time Super Bowl Champion, Carl Banks bring you weekly analysis on your New York Giants. Listen in to hear the latest on how exciting young players like Malik Nabers, Abdul Carter & Jaxson Dart are steering the Giants future back towards the franchise's former glory. Stay tuned in for in-depth talk about QB play, defensive scheme and some of the best and biggest guests in the podcast game. Remember to tell a friend to tell a friend, Bleav in Giants!

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