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Veteran NFL defensive coordinator Wink Martindale says John Harbaugh's Giants should trade for Colts running back Jonathan Taylor -- if the money works and he's available - "in a heartbeat" because "you have a chance to win the NFC East" in our Week 7 episode of Wednesdays with Wink on the Talkin' Ball with Pat Leonard YouTube channel. Wink breaks down the quarterback decision between J.J. McCarthy and Jameis Winston, analyzes D.J. Reader's postgame comment about the Giants players' mentalities and looks ahead to their road game against the Houston Texans. In the wake of Jalen Hurts' scary situation with blood clots, Martindale reflects on the Eagles quarterback calling Martindale to ask how the Giants defense attacked him back in 2022-23. Wink also makes an intriguing pick for his Upset of the Week in Week 7: the Cincinnati Bengals over his former team, the Baltimore Ravens! And he explains why. Pat and Wink discuss the entire league, name their Head Coach and Coordinator of the Week and make their Upset Picks of Week 7 brought to you by EDGE Boost. Pat and Wink are 8-4 through 6 weeks on their picks. You're losing money if you're not tailing. EDGE Boost gives you a dedicated Visa debit card designed for online gaming, with no fees. Use it across the U.S.-licensed sportsbooks, prediction markets, DFS platforms, sweepstakes sites, authorized online casinos, poker operators, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join New York Daily News NFL columnist and Giants beat writer Pat Leonard LIVE on Sunday night Oct. 18 at 6 p.m. ET for analysis of the Giants' Week 6 home game against the New Orleans Saints, postgame reactions from John Harbaugh and players, injury updates and -- most importantly -- answers to your questions! Purchase a SuperChat or SuperSticker to have your comment or question answered first at the top of the queue in tonight's chat! SUBSCRIBE to the Talkin' Ball with Pat Leonard channel for weekly Wednesdays with Wink Martindale episodes, Giants Postgame Live Chats, midweek Giants Live Chats, player and coach interviews and much more content connected to the Giants and the NFL overall. Visit the Talkin' Ball Merch store on Shopify (link in bio) for the latest hoodies, pint glasses, golf shirts and hats to rep this growing community! Talkin' Ball with Pat Leonard is brought to you by EDGE Boost. EDGE Boost gives you a dedicated Visa debit card designed for online gaming, with no fees. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Veteran NFL defensive coordinator Wink Martindale says John Harbaugh and his coaching staff continue to make halftime adjustments that give the Giants a chance to win in our Week 6 episode of Wednesdays with Wink on the Talkin' Ball with Pat Leonard YouTube channel. Wink breaks down why the Giants defense absolutely can live in Dennard Wilson's new pressure-based world. And he likes the Giants' chances to keep rolling against the New Orleans Saints and beyond, as long as kicker Dominic Zvada bounces back and Cam Skattebo corrects his ball security issues. Martindale and Talkin' Ball host Pat Leonard then go around the NFC East, discussing Jalen Hurts' lack of running, Vic Fangio's Eagles defense, the Dallas Cowboys' hiring of Mike Pettine to help overwhelmed defensive coordinator Christian Parker, Dan Quinn's brutal Commanders gaffe and how the division is continuing to evolve. They also go around the league, pick their Head Coach and Coordinator of the Week and make their Upset Picks of Week 6 brought to you by EDGE Boost. Pat and Wink are 7-3 through 5 weeks on their picks. You're losing money if you're not tailing. EDGE Boost gives you a dedicated Visa debit card designed for online gaming, with no fees. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join New York Daily News NFL columnist and Giants beat writer Pat Leonard LIVE on Sunday night Oct. 11 for analysis of the Giants' 27-27 Week 5 NFC East TIE against the Commanders, postgame reactions from John Harbaugh and players, injury updates and -- most importantly -- answers to your questions! Purchase a SuperChat or SuperSticker to have your comment or question answered first at the top of the queue in tonight's chat! SUBSCRIBE to the Talkin' Ball with Pat Leonard channel for weekly Wednesdays with Wink Martindale episodes, Giants Postgame Live Chats, midweek Giants Live Chats, player and coach interviews and much more content connected to the Giants and the NFL overall. Visit the Talkin' Ball Merch store on Shopify (link in bio) for the latest hoodies, pint glasses, golf shirts and hats to rep this growing community! Talkin' Ball with Pat Leonard is brought to you by EDGE Boost. EDGE Boost gives you a dedicated Visa debit card designed for online gaming, with no fees. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Wink Martindale raves about Giants DC Dennard Wilson as his Coordinator of the Week for his and John Harbaugh's pressure-packed calls to help take down the Arizona Cardinals and vault the Giants into first place in the NFC East. Martindale shouts out 'my guy' Deonte Banks and explains why his belief never wavered in the former first-round pick who is excellent at "cat coverage." And then Wink and Talkin' Ball host Pat Leonard identify the Top Teams in the NFL, the head coaches who are standing out, the dangerous Atlanta Falcons and more. Wink says 'the pendulum is swinging back' in a good way for some of the more effective defenses, including the L.A. Rams, the Jacksonville Jaguars and now even those Giants! Wink also shares insight on Steve Spagnuolo's excellence with the Kansas City Chiefs and gives flowers to Todd Monken in Cleveland. And Pat and Wink discuss Kyle Shanahan's balanced and surging San Francisco 49ers. Stick around for Pat and Wink's Upset of the Week picks brought to you by EDGE Boost. Pat and Wink are 6-2 through 8 weeks on their picks. You're losing money if you're not tailing. EDGE Boost gives you a dedicated Visa debit card designed for online gaming, with no fees. Head to edgeboost.io and use promo code TALKINBALL to get a $100 deposit match on your first $100. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rick Hoffman of “Suits” & “Madden” on Giants moving into FIRST PLACE with win over AZ joins New York Daily News NFL columnist and Giants beat writer Pat Leonard LIVE on Sunday night Oct. 4 at 6 p.m. ET to dive into a dramatic 34-26 win over the Cardinals and New York's move into first place in the NFC East at 3-1. They talk about Deonte Banks, Arvell Reese, Jameis Winston, the J.J. McCarthy trade, John Harbaugh and more! And of course they take fan questions from the diehards. Purchase a SuperChat or SuperSticker to have your comment or question answered first at the top of the queue in tonight's chat! SUBSCRIBE to the Talkin' Ball with Pat Leonard channel for weekly Wednesdays with Wink Martindale episodes, Giants Postgame Live Chats, midweek Giants Live Chats, player and coach interviews and much more content connected to the Giants and the NFL overall. Visit the Talkin' Ball Merch store on Shopify (link in bio) for the latest hoodies, pint glasses, golf shirts and hats to rep this growing community! Talkin' Ball with Pat Leonard is brought to you by EDGE Boost. EDGE Boost gives you a dedicated Visa debit card designed for online gaming, with no fees. Use it across the U.S.-licensed sportsbooks, prediction markets, DFS platforms, sweepstakes sites, authorized online casinos, poker operators, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hear J.J. McCarthy's first interview as a New York Giant from Oct. 2, 2026. McCarthy discusses his new Giants fit, how organizations can support young QBs, the 'shock' of the trade, how happy he is to be in New York, his outreach to Jaxson Dart and more in the locker room. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Wink Martindale tells it like it is in our Week 4 episode of Wednesdays with Wink on the Talkin' Ball with Pat Leonard YouTube channel! The veteran NFL defensive coordinator says Giants QB J.J. McCarthy is a "buyer beware" situation that requires "patience" from Giants fans. "Is he going to be Troy Smith, or is he going to be an NFL quarterback?" Wink says Dallas Cowboys owner "Jerry" Jones "can call me" to help "outclassed" defensive coordinator Christian Parker, whose unit is holding Dallas back in a weak NFC East. And Martindale diagnoses the Giants' pass rush, sharing how he believes John Harbaugh's defense can get to the quarterback more Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals and beyond. Wink and Pat also go around the league, pick their Coaches and Coordinators of the Week, and make their Upset Picks for Week 4. They're 4-2 so far after three weeks. This episode and those picks are brought to you by our partner EDGE Boost. EDGE Boost gives you a dedicated Visa debit card designed for online gaming, with no fees. Use it across the U.S.-licensed sportsbooks, prediction markets, DFS platforms, sweepstakes sites, authorized online casinos, poker operators, and more. Keep your gaming bankroll separate from your main bank account while earning up to 0.5 percent cashback on eligible deposits. Head to edgeboost.io (https://www.edgeboost.bet/guide?oid=538&affid=466) and use promo code TALKINBALL to get a $100 deposit match on your first $100. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

New York Daily News NFL columnist and Giants beat writer Pat Leonard breaks down the Giants' narrow 12-7 Week 3 home win over the Tennessee Titans in Jameis Winston's first start replacing Jaxson Dart, who is out for the season. Purchase a SuperChat or SuperSticker to have your comment or question answered first at the top of the queue in tonight's chat! SUBSCRIBE to the Talkin' Ball with Pat Leonard channel for weekly Wednesdays with Wink Martindale episodes, Giants Postgame Live Chats, midweek Giants Live Chats, player and coach interviews and much more content connected to the Giants and the NFL overall. Visit the Talkin' Ball Merch store on Shopify (link in bio) for the latest hoodies, pint glasses, golf shirts and hats to rep this growing community! Talkin' Ball with Pat Leonard is brought to you by EDGE Boost. EDGE Boost gives you a dedicated Visa debit card designed for online gaming, with no fees. Use it across the U.S.-licensed sportsbooks, prediction markets, DFS platforms, sweepstakes sites, authorized online casinos, poker operators, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join New York Daily News NFL columnist and Giants beat writer Pat Leonard LIVE on Thursday night Sept. 24 at 9:30 p.m. to process Jaxson Dart's season-ending injury, discuss Jameis Winston's outlook and project which quarterback the Giants will sign or trade for to help save their 2026 season. Purchase a SuperChat or SuperSticker to have your comment or question answered first at the top of the queue in tonight's chat! SUBSCRIBE to the Talkin' Ball with Pat Leonard channel for weekly Wednesdays with Wink Martindale episodes, Giants Postgame Live Chats, midweek Giants Live Chats, player and coach interviews and much more content connected to the Giants and the NFL overall. Visit the Talkin' Ball Merch store on Shopify (link in bio) for the latest hoodies, pint glasses, golf shirts and hats to rep this growing community! Talkin' Ball with Pat Leonard is brought to you by EDGE Boost. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Take a deep breath, Giants fans! Jaxson Dart's injury stinks, but veteran NFL defensive coordinator Wink Martindale says this type of challenge 'invigorates' John Harbaugh. Martindale shares encouraging insight on Harbaugh's process of attacking adversity from their decade together in Baltimore during our Week 3 episode of Wednesdays with Wink, a weekly conversation about football and the Giants on the Talkin' Ball with Pat Leonard podcast. Wink also digs into the Xs and Os and explains how Rams defensive coordinator Chris Shula and pass rush coordinator Drew Wilkins, a longtime Martindale protege, overwhelmed the Giants' offensive line in Monday night's blowout Giants loss in Los Angeles. And he shares his blueprint for how Harbaugh, Matt Nagy, Dennard Wilson, Jameis Winston and the Giants can beat the Tennessee Titans in Week 3 at MetLife Stadium. Pat and Wink also go around the league, pick their Coach of the Week and their Coordinator of the Week, and make their Upset Picks for Week 3. They're 3-1 so far after two weeks! This episode and those game picks are brought to you by our partner EDGE Boost. EDGE Boost gives you a dedicated Visa debit card designed for online gaming, with no fees. Use it across the U.S.-licensed sportsbooks, prediction markets, DFS platforms, sweepstakes sites, authorized online casinos, poker operators, and more. Keep your gaming bankroll separate from your main bank account while earning up to 0.5% cashback on eligible deposits. Head to edgeboost.io (https://www.edgeboost.bet/guide?oid=538&affid=466) and use promo code TALKINBALL to get a $100 deposit match on your first $100. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join New York Daily News NFL columnist and Giants beat writer Pat Leonard LIVE after Giants-Rams Monday Night Football in Week 2 to break down everything Pat heard and saw in the locker room and on the field at SoFi Stadium. SUBSCRIBE to the Talkin' Ball with Pat Leonard channel for weekly Wednesdays with Wink Martindale episodes, Giants Postgame Live Chats, midweek Giants Live Chats, player and coach interviews and much more content connected to the Giants and the NFL overall. Visit the Talkin' Ball Merch store on Shopify (link in bio) for the latest hoodies, pint glasses, golf shirts and hats to rep this growing community! Talkin' Ball with Pat Leonard is brought to you by EDGE Boost. EDGE Boost gives you a dedicated Visa debit card designed for online gaming, with no fees. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

He called it! Veteran NFL defensive coordinator Wink Martindale correctly predicted the Giants' upset of the Dallas Cowboys in Week 1's debut episode of Wednesdays with Wink, a weekly conversation about football and the Giants on the Talkin' Ball with Pat Leonard podcast. Now, Wink is back with the New York Daily News NFL columnist for the second installment, talking John Harbaugh's impact, Jaxson Dart's strong season debut, how happy Wink is for Giants co-owner John Mara, and the reasons for New York's statement win over Dallas. Wink breaks down what offensive coordinator Matt Nagy did so well, where Cowboys defensive coordinator Christian Parker struggled and sets the table for how the Giants must think about defending Sean McVay's Los Angeles Rams on Monday Night Football in Week 2. Wink and Pat also cover the NFL's record-tying opening weekend, with 791 points scored across the league in Week 1, and dig into a ton of franchises' season openers. What trend does Wink see? The teams that practiced hard imposed their physical will on their opponents: The Giants, the Chiefs, the Jaguars, the Ravens, the 49ers all jumped off the film. Stay for Wink's excellent X's and O's breakdowns and explanations of why some teams are succeeding (Bears and Ben Johnson) and others are struggling (Titans, Colts, Chargers and more) in the 'What Are We Doing?!' segment. And be sure to follow Wink's and Pat's Upset Picks of Week 2 after they started 2-0 in Week 1, with Pat picking the Jets to beat the Titans and Wink nailing the Giants' win over Dallas. Those picks are brought to you by our partner EDGE Boost. SUBSCRIBE to the Talkin' Ball with Pat Leonard channel for Wednesdays with Wink, Giants Postgame Live Chats, midweek Giants Live Chats, player and coach interviews and much more content connected to the Giants and the NFL overall. Come back late Thursday night, Sept. 17, for our next Talkin' Ball LIVE podcast here on YouTube. We will pick some fan questions to ask Wink in Week 3! Then return on Monday night after Giants-Rams for another POSTGAME LIVE breaking down the Week 2 game with everything Pat saw and heard on the field and in the locker room. Purchase a SuperChat or SuperSticker to have your comment or question answered first at the top of the queue during any live chat. Visit the Talkin' Ball Merch store on Shopify (link in bio) for the latest hoodies, pint glasses, golf shirts and hats to rep this growing community! EDGE Boost gives you a dedicated Visa debit card designed for online gaming, with no fees. Use it across the U.S.-licensed sportsbooks, prediction markets, DFS platforms, sweepstakes sites, authorized online casinos, poker operators, and more. Keep your gaming bankroll separate from your main bank account while earning up to 0.5% cashback on eligible deposits. Head to edgeboost.io (https://www.edgeboost.bet/guide?oid=538&affid=466) and use promo code TALKINBALL to get a $100 deposit match on your first $100. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join New York Daily News NFL columnist and Giants beat writer Pat Leonard goes LIVE after the Giants' 28-20 upset of the Dallas Cowboys to explain how John Harbaugh and Matt Nagy gave the home team a distinct advantage in Week 1. Pat describes what he saw and heard in the locker room and on the field at MetLife Stadium and answers fan questions. SUBSCRIBE to the Talkin' Ball with Pat Leonard channel for weekly Wednesdays with Wink Martindale episodes, Giants Postgame Live Chats, midweek Giants Live Chats, player and coach interviews and much more content connected to the Giants and the NFL overall. Visit the Talkin' Ball Merch store on Shopify (link in bio) for the latest hoodies, pint glasses, golf shirts and hats to rep this growing community! Talkin' Ball with Pat Leonard is brought to you by EDGE Boost. EDGE Boost gives you a dedicated Visa debit card designed for online gaming, with no fees. Use it across the U.S.-licensed sportsbooks, prediction markets, DFS platforms, sweepstakes sites, authorized online casinos, poker operators, and more. Keep your gaming bankroll separate from your main bank account while earning up to 0.5% cashback on eligible deposits. Head to edgeboost.io (https://www.edgeboost.bet/guide?oid=538&affid=466) and use promo code TALKINBALL to get a $100 deposit match on your first $100. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Veteran NFL defensive coordinator Wink Martindale joins New York Daily News NFL columnist Pat Leonard for the first installment of Wednesdays with Wink, a weekly conversation about football and the Giants on the Talkin' Ball with Pat Leonard podcast. Here in Week 1, Wink previews the 2026 NFL Season by diving into analysis of Cowboys young DC Christian Parker, Dallas rookies Caleb Downs and Jaishawn Barham, Giants rookie Arvell Reese, Giants corner Deonte Banks and Giants head coach John Harbaugh, his longtime head coach, colleague and friend in Baltimore with the Ravens. Martindale lists his Super Bowl contenders, compares Matthew Stafford to Dan Marino, cites the Jacksonville Jaguars as a team to watch in the AFC and reacts to Pat's bold predictions. Wink closes the interview with a bang by predicting the Giants to upset the Cowboys in Week 1 on Sunday Night Football. In fact, Pat and Wink both have predictions about a New York football win in Week 1. SUBSCRIBE to the Talkin' Ball with Pat Leonard channel for Wednesdays with Wink, Giants Postgame Live Chats, midweek Giants Live Chats, player and coach interviews and much more content connected to the Giants and the NFL overall. Come back late Sunday night, Sept. 13 for Talkin' Ball Postgame LIVE after the Giants' opener against the Cowboys to break down everything Pat saw and heard on the field and in the locker room. Purchase a SuperChat or SuperSticker to have your comment or question answered first at the top of the queue during any live chat. Visit the Talkin' Ball Merch store on Shopify (link in bio) for the latest hoodies, pint glasses, golf shirts and hats to rep this growing community! Talkin' Ball with Pat Leonard is brought to you by EDGE Boost. EDGE Boost gives you a dedicated Visa debit card designed for online gaming, with no fees. Use it across the U.S.-licensed sportsbooks, prediction markets, DFS platforms, sweepstakes sites, authorized online casinos, poker operators, and more. Keep your gaming bankroll separate from your main bank account while earning up to 0.5% cashback on eligible deposits. Head to edgeboost.io (https://www.edgeboost.bet/guide?oid=538&affid=466) and use promo code TALKINBALL to get a $100 deposit match on your first $100. DISCLAIMER: The EDGE Boost Visa Debit Card is issued by Cross River Bank pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. EDGE is not a bank and is not FDIC-insured. Deposits to EDGE Boost are eligible for FDIC and/or NCUA deposit insurance up to $10,000,000 or more through Cross River Bank, Member FDIC, and Participating Institutions. Learn more about IntraFi Network Deposits and the network banks eligible to receive your funds. The $100 deposit match is a promotional credit issued by Edge Markets; match funds are no withdrawable, have no cash value, and expire 60 days after issuance. Real-time transfers available for eligible account tiers; new accounts are subject to initial hold periods. See Terms of Service and Cardholder Agreement at EdgeBoost.io Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.