Dex dominates, unsung heros shine & Wink switches it up

Giants on Tape: Complete defensive domination of the Colts: Dan and Nick break down the All-22 film of the Giants' Week 17 win over the Colts. They dive into the tape by breaking down every single defensive play from every drive and offering both the sideline and endzone angles to follow along with. They discuss what Wink Martindale did that was special in this game from a play calling and design standpoint, Kayvon Thibodeaux's early & often impact, and Martindale's Fire Zone and Simulated Pressure tendencies. by Big Blue Banter: A New York Giants Football Podcast

62 min listen

Defensive Film Review: Kayvon’s mainstream breakout; Collins demands playing time: Dan and Nick break down the All-22 coaches film of the Giants’ Week 15 win over the Commanders on the defensive side of the ball by breaking down the end zone and sideline angles from the coaches film. They go play by play, drive by drive, with long extensive breakdowns of each play. They talk about how Wink Martindale approached this game differently than the first matchup – namely by doing everything in his power to take away Terry McLaurin. They discuss issues with the run defense but also – on the flip side – a dominant pass rush emerging behind the best 1-10 grade a Giants pass rush has gotten this season from both Dan and Nick. They finally wrap up with superlatives – highest-effort player, unheralded, best on tape, and more. by Big Blue Banter: A New York Giants Football Podcast

88 min listen

Daniel Jones was somehow even more dominant on film and here’s the proof: Dan and Nick break down the All-22 coaches film of the Giants’ Wildcard win over the Vikings on the offensive side of the ball. They start by talking 30K-foot view concepts about the offense, Daniel Jones’ evolution within it and more before diving into a drive by drive, play by play look at the All-22 coaches film from both angles. After breaking down the offense in its entirety, they wrap things up with superlatives including the unheralded player of the game, best throw on film, best route, best play call, best player and more. by Big Blue Banter: A New York Giants Football Podcast

132 min listen

All-22 Film Review on Defense: Pinnock flashes major upside, Banks & Hawkins more than look the part: Dan and Nick break down the All-22 coaches film on the Giants defense in their first preseason game against the Lions. They break down how fun it is to watch Wink Martindale do something all 31 other defensive coordinators refuse to in the preseason – mix in exotic coverages and looks. Then, they shift their focus to the young defensive backs group with a breakdown individually of key reps from Deonte Banks, Tre Hawkins and Jason Pinnock. They shift the discussion to the young EDGE players who made a mark, Jordan Riley impressing on the interior and the linebacker play from Micah McFadden. by Big Blue Banter: A New York Giants Football Podcast

33 min listen

All-22 DEF: McKinney master class, Pats offense sader than Giants: Dan and Nick break down the All-22 coaches film of the Giants defense from their Week 12 win over the Patriots. They start with a discussion about Xavier McKinney and his potential future with the Giants before diving into the All-22 film breakdown of key plays that decided the outcome of the game. Finally, they hand out superlatives for the game. by Big Blue Banter: A New York Giants Football Podcast

52 min listen

All-22 DEF: Micah McFadden’s career game + Deonte Banks struggles: Dan and Nick break down the all-22 coaches film of the Giants’ defense in their Week 9 loss to the Raiders. They start by breaking down the game plan the Raiders executed to attack the Wink Martindale style before getting into some play breakdowns, highlighting just how good Micah McFadden looked on tape, some of Deonte Banks’ struggles on tape, and more. by Big Blue Banter: A New York Giants Football Podcast

38 min listen

Wink Martindale Xs/Os All-22 Film Study dive w/ Ravens expert Ken McKusick ( @FilmStudyRavens ): Dan and Nick welcome on to the show Ravens Xs and Os All-22 film expert Ken McKusick to break down new Giants defensive coordinator Wink Martindale. This deep dive touches on a variety of Martindale-centric topics including what positions are most important to build out for a Martindale defense, how much of last year's "struggles" -- and we use air quotes purposely here -- can be tied to the injuries in the secondary, his blitzing tendencies and how he likes to do it, halftime adjustments and a slew of potential misconceptions about the Martindale defense. We also dive into questions from the listeners for Ken in this jam-packed episode by Big Blue Banter: A New York Giants Football Podcast

38 min listen

All-22 DEF: How the Giants tried to slow down the Cowboys & what went wrong: Dan and Nick break down the Giants’ defense on the All-22 coaches film of their Week 10 loss to the Cowboys. They discuss why this was arguably the best game film they’ve seen of any quarterback who played the Giants (or played for) during the 2023 season, what Wink Martindale tried to do and why the Giants were ultimately unsuccessful plus more before handing out superlatives of the week. by Big Blue Banter: A New York Giants Football Podcast

37 min listen

All-22 DEF Film Review: Is it already time for personnel changes?: Dan and Nick break down the All-22 coaches film on the defensive side of the ball from the Giants' comeback win over the Cardinals in Week 2. They start with an overview of what happened on film and why the defense struggled so much by taking a deeper dive into all of the miscommunications (and the reasons for it), the hesitant play from the second-level LBs and the lack of wins up front from a Giants defensive front that should've dominated the trenches in this matchup. They discuss different coverages the Giants used, personnel packages and more before diving into film breakdowns of several key plays that determined the game. by Big Blue Banter: A New York Giants Football Podcast

80 min listen

All-22 OFF Film Review: Jalin Hyatt changed how teams can defend the Giants: Dan and Nick break down the All-22 coaches film on the offensive side of the ball from the Giants' comeback win over the Cardinals in Week 2. They break down 30,000-foot views and the ways that Jalin Hyatt changed how the Cardinals opted to defend the Giants from a schematic standpoint, opening up space in areas of the field that weren't available for the Giants for a long time. They discuss Daniel Jones' incredible performance in the second half, they break down a slew of plays on the All-22 film and they spend the final segment breaking down the offensive line as a whole and individually. by Big Blue Banter: A New York Giants Football Podcast

97 min listen

Defense on Film: A True chess match it was: Dan and Nick break down the All-22 Coaches film of the Giants defense in their upset victory over the Packers in Week 5. They go drive by drive but first they discuss the key thing they learned on tape. They break down individual plays, play calls and players. They discuss the simulated pressure and presnap (to postsnap) chess match that Wink Martdinale played against Aaron Rodgers. And of course, they dive into superlative – highest effort player, best player overall and a lot more. by Big Blue Banter: A New York Giants Football Podcast

128 min listen

Defense Film Review: Wink’s masterclass, say hello to Dane Belton: Dan and Nick dive into the All-22 coaches film of the Giants’ Week 2 win over the Carolina Panthers on the defensive side of the ball. They break down series by series with Xs and Os analysis of key plays, play calls, individual efforts and more. They discuss what Wink Martindale did to confuse the Panthers offensive line and Baker Mayfield. They also dive into incredible individual efforts from expected and the unexpected players – hi Dane Belton. Finally, they hand out game ball superlatives and grade the pass rush and run defense. by Big Blue Banter: A New York Giants Football Podcast

121 min listen

Defensive Film Review: Kayvon Thibodeaux a lone but shining bright spot: Dan and Nick break down the All-22 coaches film of the Giants’ Week 15 loss to the Eagles on the defensive side of the ball. They then go drive by drive and play by play breaking down the tape. They discuss what made this a special game on film from the opposing QB. Finally, they break down their superlatives – best player on film, unheralded, highest effort player and more. by Big Blue Banter: A New York Giants Football Podcast

73 min listen

All-22 DEF Film: The Giants finally have LBs + come watch Dex dominate: Dan and Nick break down the All-22 coaches film of the Giants Week 7 win against the Commanders on the defensive side of the ball. They talk Wink Martindale magic overwhelming Sam Howell, true point of attack dominance, where the Commanders went wrong schematically and more before breaking down a slew of plays on the sideline and end zone angles of the tape. Also, they discuss the future of the LB position, Dexter Lawrence dominance, McKinney playing the post more often and more before handing out superlatives. by Big Blue Banter: A New York Giants Football Podcast

52 min listen

Defense Film Review: Kellen v. Wink, Why McKinney matters, more: Dan and Nick break down the All-22 coaches film of the Giants’ Week 3 loss to the Cowboys on the defensive side of the ball. They start by going over the biggest thing they learned on film. Next, they dive into the different personnel packages the Cowboys used and how the Giants countered them. Then, they talk about the different coverages Wink Martindale used. Finally, they go drive by drive breaking down plays and players before handing out superlatives with deeper discussions on performances by: Xavier McKinney, Kayvon Thibodeaux, Dexter Lawrence, Tae Crowder, Micah McFadden, Adoree Jackson and more. by Big Blue Banter: A New York Giants Football Podcast

88 min listen

Giants on Film: Dexter Lawrence a one-man wrecking crew: Dan and Nick break down the All-22 coaches film of the Giants defense in their Week 16 loss to the Vikings. They start by going over concepts and key takeaways they learned on tape. Then, they break down every play and every single drive giving you both the sideline and end zone angles if you’re watching along on YouTube. Finally, they break down their unheralded player of the game, best overall play on film, highest-effort player, a run defense and pass rush grade 1-10. by Big Blue Banter: A New York Giants Football Podcast

73 min listen

Offensive Film Review: The How and Why behind the big plays the Giants left on the field: Dan and Nick break down the All-22 coaches film of the Giants’ Week 15 loss to the Eagles on the offensive side of the ball. They start by discussing Mike Kafka’s game plan and play calling. They talk about the usage of double moves to take deep shots, how often they mixed in quick game out of the gun, and how often they ran the ball. They then go drive by drive and play by play breaking down the tape. Finally, they break down their superlatives – best player on film, unheralded, best throw and more. by Big Blue Banter: A New York Giants Football Podcast

85 min listen

2022 NFL Combine preview: defense: Nick rolls solo to discuss the defensive prospects who will be in attendance at the 2022 NFL Combine in Indianapolis. He goes through day one, two, and three options that would fit Wink Martindale's scheme while also projecting some of the top performers at each position. by Big Blue Banter: A New York Giants Football Podcast

59 min listen

All-22 DEF Review: Bobby Okereke takes a leap in pass coverage, has anyone seen Leonard Williams?: Dan and NIck break down the All-22 coaches film of the Giants' Week 15 loss to the Dolphins on the defensive side of the ball. They break down how the Dolphins were able to find so much success on the ground, Wink Martindale's unique game plan and some different coverages used to take away big plays in the pass game, Bobby Okereke's growth in pass defense, the sideline to sideline speed that Isaiah Simmons brings to the defense and a lot more. by Big Blue Banter: A New York Giants Football Podcast

50 min listen

DB preview: How Wink can adjust to what he has: Dan and Nick jump into the highly-debated Giants secondary by breaking down each player and position individually and as a whole. They talk about adjustments they expect from Wink Martindale, new responsibilities for Xavier McKinney and Julian Love and a lot more. by Big Blue Banter: A New York Giants Football Podcast

58 min listen

OL Preview: Thomas' ascension, will chemistry be an issue?: Dan and Nick preview the Giants' offensive line heading into the 2022 training camp. They take a 30K foot view before breaking down each player, each position and their favorite upcoming position battles plus their favorite training camp sleeper to make noise. by Big Blue Banter: A New York Giants Football Podcast

60 min listen

LIVE: Giants defeat the Eagles - revel in it: Nick and Dan react to the Giants 27-10 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 18. The duo discuss Wink Martindale's strategy to PRESSURE, PRESSURE, PRESSURE Jalen Hurts and Marcus Mariota, which led to four turnovers, including two interceptions by Xavier McKinney. They also discuss Tyrod Taylor and how he enhances the Giants' offense. All that, plus more! by Big Blue Banter: A New York Giants Football Podcast

59 min listen

All-22 OFF Film: Giants get explosive w/ 5 receptions of 20+ to 5 different players: Dan and Nick break down the All-22 coaches film of the Giants Week 7 win against the Commanders. They discuss Tyrod Taylor on tape at length, the offensive line on tape, the scheme and game plan to attack Jack Del Rio and his aggressive coverages plus heavy personnel and they break down a slew of different plays on the tape from both the sideline and end zone angles. Finally, they hand out superlatives like they do every week including best on tape, best throw, etc. by Big Blue Banter: A New York Giants Football Podcast

74 min listen

All-22 OFF: Wan’Dale breakout, DeVito attacking OUTSIDE the #s: Dan and Nick break down the All-22 offensive film from the Giants’ Week 14 win over the Packers. They talk about Wan’Dale Robinson’s breakout game, Tommy DeVito and why his tendency to throw outside the numbers has opened up the offense – comparing to stats on throws outside the numbers from 2022. They also dive into some individual performances by JMS, Daniel Bellinger, and more before diving into several key plays on tape that decided the game with breakdowns of both the end zone and sideline All-22 film angles. by Big Blue Banter: A New York Giants Football Podcast

63 min listen

Giants on Film: Pass game expands and Daniel Jones cooks: Dan and Nick break down the All-22 coaches film of the Giants offense in their Week 16 loss to the Vikings. They start by going over concepts and key takeaways they learned on tape. Then, they break down every play and every single drive giving you both the sideline and end zone angles if you’re watching along on YouTube. They break down the expansion of the pass game, Daniel Jones on tape, the offensive line and more. Finally, they break down their unheralded player of the game, best overall play on film, best throw, best route run and more. by Big Blue Banter: A New York Giants Football Podcast

122 min listen

All-22 DEF: Future for Adoree Jackson, CB2/3, lack of pressure, more: Dan and Nick dive into their break down of the Giants’ All-22 defensive film against the Saints but before they do that they discuss some key forward-looking discussions on the Giants defensive players from both an individual and holistic standpoint as they move the roster forward.Next, they break down several key plays on the All-22 sideline and endzone angles that decide the Giants’ loss in Week 15. Finally, they hand out superlatives. by Big Blue Banter: A New York Giants Football Podcast

53 min listen

Combine Winners/Losers on Defense + How they might fit the Giants: Dan and Nick recap the 2022 NFL Combine on the defensive side of the ball. They dive into the slew of Georgia standout defenders and why Walker may now be on the shortlist for the Giants with picks 5 or 7 They wax poetic about Sauce Gardner and what he could mean for the Wink Martindale defense. Plus, they dive into the Kayvon Thibodeaux "controversy" and whether it means anything the Giants should be concerned with. That and more on every position on the defensive side of the ball. by Big Blue Banter: A New York Giants Football Podcast

54 min listen

Film Review: Here's why the offense took a step back: Dan and Nick break down the All-22 coaches film of the Giants' Week 8 loss to the Seahawks. They break down the overall game plan Seattle had to take away the specific run concepts the Giants had so much success with earlier this season -- plus Daniel Jones' bootlegs. They then break down the game drive by drive with specific play breakdowns from the end zone and sideline angles for every play. They touch on key big plays the Giants left on the field, how the offensive line surprisingly blocked well in the pass game and more. by Big Blue Banter: A New York Giants Football Podcast

130 min listen

All-22 Coaches Film: Offensive awards, Jones, Garrett, more: Dan and Nick break down the All-22 coaches film on the offensive side of the ball. First they break down the game series by series with key takeaways on Daniel Jones, Jason Garrett’s play calling, the offensive line play and the skill players. Then they dive into a new All-22 coaches film segment: Player superlatives! They break down the unheralded player of the week on tape, the best throw, the best individual route, the best play call and provide grades on a 1-10 scale for the Giants’ pass blocking and run blocking. by Big Blue Banter: A New York Giants Football Podcast

98 min listen

Film Review: It's the Dexy and Lenny show and it was spectactular: Dan and Nick break down the Giants’ All-22 defensive game film from both the end zone and sideline angles in their Week 10 win over the Texans. They walk you through every single play on film – from both angles – with analysis on a play by play and drive by drive basis. You’ll get breakdowns of the blitz packages, formations, personnel groupings, route combinations and more with discussions on key individual players and plays before a recap of the best player on film, the unheralded player on film, the highest effort player, the best player overall and a lot more. by Big Blue Banter: A New York Giants Football Podcast

104 min listen

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