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Former Vikings WR Adam Thielen joins Bob Papa and Carl Banks to give an inside look at JJ McCarthy's potential, his gunslinger mentality, and what he needs to do to succeed against a dangerous Houston Texans defense. On the other side of the ball, Carl Banks sounds off on the Giants' defensive struggles, calling out inconsistent line play, missed assignments, and the inability to stop the run. With C.J. Stroud and Houston's explosive offense waiting, can the Giants' defense rise to the challenge? Plus, the guys break down Jim Harbaugh's tough decisions, the Giants' running game, and the keys to pulling off a win before the bye week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Trust the process and trust John Harbaugh. Bob Papa and two-time Super Bowl champion Carl Banks explain why holding players accountable is essential to changing the Giants' culture. From the decision to bench Cam Skattebo to the growing calls for J.J. McCarthy to start, the message is clear: accountability isn't punishment. Plus, they break down the Giants' frustrating loss to the Saints, the costly mistakes, and why fans need to trust Harbaugh's vision as he builds a winning foundation in New York. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The New York Giants are looking to bounce back against the struggling New Orleans Saints, but can they finally clean up the mistakes holding them back? Bob Papa and two-time Super Bowl champion Carl Banks break down the Giants' defensive struggles, their inability to establish the run, and why costly penalties keep the team in difficult situations. Plus, Carl explains what he really meant by his criticism of Kayvon Thibodeaux, the growing impact of Malik Nabers and Isaiah Likely, and why the Saints matchup could be exactly what the Giants need to get back on track. 00:00:00 - 00:00:44: Introduction and Game Overview 00:00:44 - 00:09:50: Giants Run Defense Struggles 00:09:51 - 00:24:06: Offensive Challenges: Establishing the Run and Penalties 00:24:07 - 00:28:54: Whatnot Promotion and Live Shopping 00:28:55 - 00:32:45: Malik Nabers and Isaiah Likely’s Impact 00:32:46 - 00:34:12: Injury Updates and Weather Forecast 00:34:13 - 00:41:12: Carl Banks on Kayvon Thibodeaux Criticism Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Giants battled back from a 14-point deficit but settled for a wild tie against the Commanders. Bob Papa and Carl Banks break down Jameis Winston’s performance, missed opportunities, and the defensive struggles that continue to hurt the team. Carl calls out Kayvon Thibodeaux and the Giants' run defense, examines the struggling rushing attack, and explains what needs to change for the Giants to stay in the NFC East race. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Giants are 3-1 and lead the NFC East, but a desperate Washington team offers a major road test. Bob Papa and Carl Banks break down how New York should defend Jayden Daniels, why fixing its run defense matters, and why Abdul Carter is having a bigger impact than his sack total suggests. Plus, they examine Washington’s heavy blitz attack and what the Giants must do to protect Jameis Winston and keep their early-season momentum rolling. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Fresh off calling the Giants’ thrilling win, Bob Papa and Carl Banks break down the impact players who made the difference, including a dramatic goal-line stand that sealed the victory. They discuss Jameis Winston finding his rhythm, Abdul Carter’s disruptive performance and why Kayvon Thibodeaux needs to make a bigger impact as the Giants continue to find their identity. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bob Papa, Carl Banks and Phil Simms preview Giants vs. Cardinals and break down what Big Blue needs to get back in the win column. Plus, the Giants celebrate the 40th anniversary of the legendary 1986 Super Bowl championship team, as Phil and Carl share memories from the season that made history. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bob Papa and Carl Banks are joined by two-time Super Bowl champion Phil Simms for a deep dive into the Giants’ quarterback situation. Phil breaks down what he’s seeing from Jameis Winston, why he may be playing too cautiously, and what needs to change for the Giants’ offense to get back on track. Then, the guys turn to the Giants’ trade for J.J. McCarthy. Phil explains what stands out about McCarthy’s arm talent and mobility, how his skill set could fit what the Giants want to do offensively, and how quickly a quarterback can learn a new system after arriving in the middle of the season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After calling the Giants’ 12–7 win over the Titans and reviewing the tape, Bob Papa and Carl Banks break down how New York found a way to win in tough conditions at MetLife. They discuss Jameis Winston’s cautious approach, the Giants’ red-zone struggles, Jevon Holland’s game-sealing interception and why the pass rush wasn’t always able to get home. Plus, they react to the devastating news of Brian Burns’ torn ACL and what his absence means for Kayvon Thibodeaux and the rest of the Giants defense moving forward. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Jameis Winston era begins for the Giants as New York prepares to face the Tennessee Titans at MetLife Stadium. Carl Banks and Bob Papa break down how the Giants can tailor the offense around Winston, why the running game and defense need to step up, and what New York must do to contain Cam Ward. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Giants return from Los Angeles facing a major challenge after losing Jaxson Dart. Carl Banks and Bob Papa break down what comes next, how the offense changes with Jameis Winston at quarterback, and the mistakes the team must correct after the loss to the Rams. Carl explains why the Giants still have enough talent to win, what needs to improve defensively, and why this team can’t allow one devastating injury to derail its season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Before Carl Banks and Bob Papa head to the West Coast, they’re joined by former Ram Rob Havenstein to preview Giants-Rams on Monday Night Football. They break down the battle in the trenches, New York’s dangerous pass rush, slowing Matthew Stafford, and the keys to controlling the run game and time of possession. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On Bleav in Giants, Bob Papa and Carl Banks welcome The Athletic’s Ian O’Connor to discuss what makes John Harbaugh tick, his takeaways from the opening game, the culture Harbaugh is building, and Abdul Carter’s continued growth. #Tellafriendtotellafriend Bleav in Giants Merch Here: https://shop.bleav.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After calling the game from an electric MetLife Stadium, Bob Papa and Carl Banks take us through the key moments of the Giants’ impressive Week 1 win over the Cowboys. They break down Jaxson Dart’s command and efficiency, the offensive line’s dominant performance, Malik Nabers’ impact, and a physical Giants defense that set the tone all night Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ahead of calling Sunday night’s Giants-Cowboys matchup, Bob Papa and Carl Banks preview the season opener and break down the keys to the game. They dive into what they’ve seen on film, their biggest concerns, the Giants’ depth chart, and what they’re looking forward to seeing after training camp. Plus, they react to the Darius Slayton news and share their excitement as kickoff finally arrives. Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go www.Quo.com/BLEAV To purchase Bleav in Giants Merch: https://shop.bleav.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.