Monte and Sal dive into the latest Giants sound bites from OTAAs, praising Kavon Thibodeaux’s professionalism and motivation in his contract year while breaking down how the new defense under John Harbaugh and Dennard Wilson will deploy him alongside the revamped linebacker group. They then preview the full 2025 schedule in quarters, delivering win predictions for every stretch of games and sharing their overall optimism that the Giants are built for double digit wins in Year 1 of the Harbaugh era.Follow Us:@HesAGiantPod@montecri5to@queens_guy

Monte and Sal kick off with a heartfelt apology to the Polynesian community before breaking down the latest on Malik Nabers’ recent knee cleanup surgery and the leaked 2025 schedule featuring the Giants versus the Cowboys on Sunday Night Football in Week 1. They debate chasing Stefan Diggs or Keenan Allen in free agency, then deliver a full 2025 NFL Draft review covering standout picks, biggest reaches, team grades, and a deep look at the Giants’ own class including Aral Reese, Francis Mauinoa, and Colton Hood while assessing how the new regime under John Harbaugh is reshaping the roster.00:00:09 - Welcome And Apology00:04:03 - Malik Nabers Surgery00:08:57 - Schedule Leaks00:18:33 - Diggs Allen Rumors00:23:10 - Draft Review Begins00:30:36 - Round One Breakdown00:50:35 - Favorite Picks01:25:58 - Giants Draft Class01:32:20 - Draft Winners LosersPlease Like and Subscribe!Follow Us:@HesAGiantPod@montecri5to@queens_guy

Monte and Sal break down the origins and story behind #FatBoySummer before diving deep into the New York Giants’ evolving depth chart. They react to the DJ Reader signing and other defensive line additions after the Dexter Lawrence trade, then analyze every position group on offense and defense while sharing their projections for player roles, coaching impact, and the team’s outlook under the new staff.00:00:00 - Welcome And Fatboy Summer00:01:19 - Dj Reader Signing00:07:29 - Giants Roster Age00:14:32 - Depth Chart Overview00:17:05 - Running Backs Group00:27:00 - Tight Ends Analysis00:35:47 - Wide Receivers Discussion00:47:46 - Offensive Line Breakdown01:15:24 - Defensive Depth Chart01:25:04 - Linebackers StrengthPlease Like and Subscribe!Follow Us:@HesAGiantPod@montecri5to@queens_guy

Monte and Sal recap the New York Giants’ 2026 NFL Draft with honest grades on every pick, react to the free agent additions of Shelby Harris and Leki Fotu, break down the ongoing pursuit of DJ Reader, deliver a fiery rant on GM Joe Shane, and analyze the team’s new defensive vision built around a stacked linebacker corps and improved trenches.00:00:00 - Welcome And Draft Talk00:01:30 - Free Agency News00:04:30 - Leki Fotu Signing00:06:30 - Dj Reader Pursuit00:10:00 - Joe Shane Rant00:17:30 - Defensive Line Vision00:19:00 - Arvell Reese Breakdown00:33:30 - Francis Mauigoa Grades01:30:00 - Malachi Fields Trade01:41:00 - Sixth Round PicksPlease Like and Subscribe!Follow Us:@HesAGiantPod@montecri5to@queens_guy

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Monte and Sal break down the Dexter Lawrence contract impasse and trade rumors, questioning the Giants' penny pinching despite his elite impact, while debating void years, leverage, and why trading him would be a massive mistake. They then outline day three draft strategy, emphasizing value from athletic freaks, injured or character flagged prospects, and collegiate tackles who project as guards.00:00:07 - Dexter Lawrence Drama00:02:00 - Contract Impasse Update00:05:59 - Giants Cap Strategy Flaws00:10:52 - Dex Performance Analysis00:21:42 - Injury And Effort Concerns00:30:08 - Trade Risk Assessment00:39:33 - Day Three Strategy Intro00:43:13 - Pick 105 Targets00:51:02 - Athletic Freaks Spotlight01:03:22 - Injury And Character FallsPlease Like and Subscribe!Follow Us:@HesAGiantPod@montecri5to@queens_guy

Monte and Sal are joined by KSIXI for their annual big board reveal as the trio stacks the top 100 prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft, debating blue chip talent at the top while breaking down day one and day two fits for the New York Giants including Caleb Downs, Sonny Styles, Arvell Reese, Vega Iaone, Ruben Bain, and several offensive linemen and edge rushers in a deep class that rewards scheme specific fits and high floor players.Timestamps00:00:00 - Welcome And Big Board Reveal00:02:00 - Giants Free Agency Updates00:12:00 - Ksixi Big Board Breakdown00:20:00 - Caleb Downs Evaluation00:25:00 - Jeremiah Love Analysis00:30:00 - Sonny Styles And Arvell Reese00:40:00 - Vega Iaone And Francis Mauigoa00:50:00 - Day Two And Day Three Fits01:00:00 - Cornerback And Linebacker TalkPlease Rate and Subscribe!Follow Us:@HesAGiantPod@montecri5to@queens_guy

Monte and Sal break down the latest New York Giants draft chatter following the NFL owners meetings, with John Harbaugh stressing size, length, and run-stopping personnel built around pieces like Isaiah Likely. The co-hosts analyze five key day-one or borderline day-one prospects the Giants could target with the fifth overall pick or in a trade-down scenario, including Georgia offensive tackle Monroe Freeling, Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey, Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese, Penn State guard Vega Iaone, and Auburn edge rusher Keldrick Faulk. They also explore Sonny Styles versus Caleb Downs, the team’s compensatory-pick strategy, Cam Ward’s future in Tennessee, and tease next week’s big board reveal with KSI.Timestamps00:00:00 - Welcome And Announcements00:02:30 - Jersey Upgrade Discussion00:06:00 - Cam Ward And Titans Talk00:12:00 - Harbaugh Presser And Giants Offseason00:20:00 - Sonny Styles Versus Caleb Downs00:30:00 - Monroe Freeling Breakdown00:40:00 - David Bailey Analysis00:50:00 - Arvell Reese Deep Dive01:00:00 - Vega Iaone Guard Prospect01:10:00 - Keldrick Faulk For BBGPlease Rate and Subscribe!Follow Us:@HesAGiantPod@montecri5to@queens_guy

Monte and Sal celebrate the 100th episode with a special thank-you to listeners, reflecting on the show's origins three years ago during the 2023 draft cycle amid debates over the quarterback extension and running back decisions. They discuss key lessons from prospect evaluations across every position group, highlighting what they've gotten right, where they've missed, and how their process has evolved through independent grading systems and advanced metrics. The hosts also provide a quick update on recent free agency moves and meetings, the team's conservative cap approach, and thoughts on draft strategy heading into the final stretch, emphasizing the value of building around the young quarterback with physical, high-impact talent.Timestamps (Shortened with Corrected Names):00:00 – Intro & 100th episode celebration00:33 – Show origin story & early discussions03:05 – Daniel Jones extension & roster philosophy05:51 – First episodes & early prospect reviews08:28 – Free agency update & recent signings11:01 – Interior line priorities & veteran targets13:05 – Ohio State visits & top draft targets16:00 – Quarterback evaluation lessons24:48 – Running back evaluation lessons30:02 – Wide receiver evaluation lessons42:00 – Tight end evaluation lessons46:28 – Interior offensive line evaluation lessons55:00 – Defensive line evaluation lessons1:01:00 – Edge rusher evaluation lessons1:04:00 – Linebacker evaluation lessons1:11:00 – Safety evaluation lessons1:15:00 – Cornerback evaluation lessons1:20:00 – Final reflections & upcoming contentPlease Like and Subscribe!Follow Us:@HesAGiantPod@montecri5to@queens_guy

Monte and Sal break down the Giants’ measured free agency period, highlighting short-term veteran additions and re-signings that emphasize value and scheme fit while maintaining cap flexibility under the rookie quarterback contract. They evaluate the team’s conservative approach to roster building, the glaring needs along both interior lines, and the long-term vision for a physical, run-heavy identity under the new coaching staff. The hosts then shift to draft season, offering high-level updates on risers, fallers, and scheme fits from their earlier prospect reviews across every position group as the big board gets finalized ahead of the draft.Timestamps:00:00 – Intro & offseason update00:39 – Free agency recap & overall strategy03:04 – Multi-year contracts & value signings05:35 – One-year deals & roster fillers08:19 – Veteran minimum returns & reactions11:31 – Interior line priorities & concerns14:30 – Draft capital & big board planning16:00 – Quarterback prospect updates24:48 – Running back group review30:02 – Wide receiver position deep dive42:00 – Tight end evaluations46:28 – Interior offensive line breakdowns55:00 – Defensive line prospect updates1:01:00 – Edge rusher reviews1:04:00 – Linebacker position analysis1:11:00 – Safety group discussion1:15:00 – Cornerback reviews & final thoughts1:20:00 – Closing & upcoming contentPlease Rate and Subscribe!Follow Us:@HesAGiantPod@montecri5to@queens_guy