Talk Is Cheap: A New York Giants Podcast

Have you seen Eli Manning? Because he's gone missing, along with the rest of the Giants' offense. We break down another dismal performance by Big Blue. Plus, Dan Duggan gives his account of what happened when Ereck Flowers shoved ESPN reporter Jordan Raanan in the locker room after the game. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the third time in the Giants' past seven games dating back to last season, we are talking about Odell Beckham's out-of-control antics. And, perhaps not coincidentally, the Giants are 0-3 in those games, too, including Monday's 24-10 loss to Minnesota. Can the OBJ problem be fixed? Is he hurting the Giants more than he's helping? We take a deep dive into that and look at some of the other concerns facing Big Blue. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jerry Barca comes on the podcast to talk about his new book, 'Big Blue Wrecking Crew'. The book is an inside look at the Giants' 1986 season, which featured some big personalities and the franchise's first Super Bowl title. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are some concerns following the Giants' 29-27 loss to the Redskins, but it's not time to panic (yet). Joe, James and Dan break down the loss, and focus in on the rough games from Ben McAdoo, Eli Manning and Odell Beckham Jr. Plus, we take some Twitter questions and look ahead to the Giants' brutal stretch of games. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we break down everything from the Giants' strange 16-13 win over the Saints. A common theme: The Giants are 2-0 in large part to their offseason decisions. High draft picks Eli Apple and Sterling Shepard had big games vs. New Orleans, as did several of the free-agent acquisitions on defense. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For once, the Giants beat the Cowboys in Week 1 (thanks to some help from Dallas, of course). Nonetheless, the newcomers had a big role in the win. From Ben McAdoo's coaching to all of the defensive additions who had good games, there were some strong first impressions. We break down everything from the Week 1 victory and then look ahead to the Saints in Week 2.Follow the podcast on Twitter @TalkIsCheapNYG See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2016 season is finally here! With the NFC East completely up for grabs, we grab our crystal balls and look into the future. How many wins will the Giants finish with? Plus, some over/under predictions on key players. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Pugh and the Giants can make all the excuses in the world, but right now it's pretty clear there are major issues on the offensive line. How big of a problem is it, and is there any way to fix it before the season begins? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the news of Josh Brown's suspension to a truly ugly preseason performance in Buffalo, it was a weekend the Giants probably want to forget. But just when should Giants fans start getting a bit nervous? We tackle that topic and lots more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After another setback for Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz, we ponder whether his Big Blue career is over. Plus, a game of Fact or Fiction that touches on Ryan Nassib, Ben McAdoo and the Giants' window of opportunity. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Before we look ahead to the preseason opener on Friday night, former NFL wide receiver Brandon London joins the show to give his impressions from Giants training camp. London, who played for the Giants, Dolphins and Steelers, is currently a host for Giants.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Giants beat writer Dan Duggan makes his debut on the podcast. We discuss what we've seen in training camp so far, including a different side of Jerry Reese, a scare from Odell Beckham and lots more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe and James discuss the top five storylines surrounding the Giants heading into training camp. Topics include: The first non-Tom Coughlin camp since 2003, Victor Cruz's return and lots more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With training camp a month away, we recap the big takeaways from the spring and look ahead a bit to the summer weeks. Plus, Jordan announces he's leaving the show, so we reminisce on his top memories from three years on the beat. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordan and James break down what they've seen during Giants organized team activity practices and who has impressed the most. Plus, Joe gets the beat writers to give a little inside look at their daily (and new) use of Snapchat. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We take a look at three key positions the Giants are weak in and discuss whether they're good enough elsewhere to survive. Plus, we'll tell you why it's not yet time to panic on Victor Cruz. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordan and James each lay out a plan for a way the Giants can improve before training camp begins in July. Plus, we debate whether it makes sense to trade Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sure, we're a few months away from kickoff, but there are already some obvious starting spots that will be up for grabs. We go in-depth on which Giants are the frontrunners to start at several of those positions, including running back and wide receiver. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We break down every pick the Giants made in the 2016 NFL Draft. That, of course, includes Eli Apple and the wild disaster scenario the Giants endured in the first round. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our Giants and Eagles podcasts join forces to present a 2016 NFL Mock Draft (top 20 picks only). We also discuss the Eagles/Browns trade and how it affects the Giants in the first round. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices