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Monte and Sal close the summer scouting series with Giants roster news, including Calvin Austin’s knee injury, the Daniel Faalele and Josh Ezeudu trades for draft picks, and their 53-man cutdown projections, then evaluate five 2027 NFL Draft safeties: Jelani McDonald, Tae Johnson, KJ Bolden, Ty Benefield, and Koi Perich. Timestamps 00:00:00 - Welcome And Summer Wrap 00:01:40 - Calvin Austin Injury 00:02:45 - Faalele And Ezeudu Trades 00:07:15 - Fifty Three Roster Talk 00:34:12 - Safety Class Preview 00:35:37 - Jelani McDonald Evaluation 00:44:08 - Tae Johnson Evaluation 00:56:11 - KJ Bolden Evaluation 01:05:17 - Ty Benefield Evaluation 01:13:05 - Koi Perich Evaluation Please Rate and Subscribe! Follow Us: @HesAGiantPod @montecri5to @queens_guy

Monte and Sal open with Giants roster news, including the Daniel Faalele trade for a sixth-round pick, offensive line depth from J.C. Davis, Evan Neal, Marcus Mbow, and Brian Hudson, possible receiver moves involving Darius Slayton and Darnell Mooney, and a debate on the Najee Harris signing, then evaluate five 2027 NFL Draft running backs: Kewan Lacy, Justice Haynes, Mark Fletcher, Raleek Brown, and LJ Martin. Timestamps 00:00:00 - Welcome And Show Intro 00:01:01 - Daniel Faalele Trade 00:06:02 - Receiver Trade Talk 00:08:21 - Najee Harris Debate 00:22:40 - Kewan Lacy Evaluation 00:34:56 - Justice Haynes Evaluation 00:44:29 - Mark Fletcher Evaluation 00:58:26 - Raleek Brown Evaluation 01:08:52 - LJ Martin Evaluation 01:18:35 - Class Recap And Close Please Rate and Subscribe! Follow Us: @HesAGiantPod @montecri5to @queens_guy

Monte and Sal recap week two of Giants training camp, covering Deonte Banks’ improved play, Darius Alexander’s emergence, DJ Reader anchoring the run defense, Arvell Reese’s physical impact, secondary questions, and interest in Terrion Arnold, then grade five 2027 NFL Draft defensive tackles: A’Mauri Washington, David Stone, Ahmad Moten, Will Echoles, and Mateen Ibirogba. Timestamps 00:00:00 - Welcome And Camp Intro 00:01:05 - Week Two Camp Notes 00:07:21 - Terrion Arnold Discussion 00:16:14 - Defensive Tackle Preview 00:17:45 - A'Mauri Washington Evaluation 00:28:00 - David Stone Evaluation 00:38:55 - Ahmad Moten Evaluation 00:48:50 - Will Echoles Evaluation 00:59:29 - Mateen Ibirogba Evaluation 01:13:00 - Closing And Next Week Follow Us: @HesAGiantPod @montecri5to @queens_guy

Monte and Sal open Episode 4 of Season 4 with detailed Giants training camp updates focusing on Jaxson Dart’s early struggles adapting to under-center timing and progressions in the new offense while praising his improved footwork and mechanics, then touch on Malachi Fields, Odell Beckham Jr., Malik Nabers’ recovery, Arvell Reese’s strong play, and other roster notes before delivering their 2027 NFL Draft offensive tackle preview with an emphasis on prospects who project well to guard given the Giants’ tackle depth, highlighting players like Lance Heard, Austin Siereveld, Anthonie Knapp, and others. 00:00:00 - Welcome And Camp Updates 00:03:00 - Jaxson Dart Development 00:10:00 - Offense Struggles Discussion 00:17:00 - Wide Receiver Battles 00:25:00 - Malachi Fields And Odell 00:30:00 - Linebacker And Defense Notes 00:35:00 - Offensive Tackle Preview Intro 00:50:00 - Lance Heard Evaluation 01:10:00 - Other Tackle Breakdowns 01:30:00 - Closing And Sign Off Please Like and Subscribe! Follow Us: @HesAGiantPod @montecri5to @queens_guy

Monte and Sal open with Day 1 training camp updates featuring encouraging signs from Malik Nabers running routes and Odell Beckham looking sharp, Jaxson Dart working under center, and discussion of potential running back additions and Mike McDaniel concepts before diving into their summer scouting of interior offensive line prospects for the 2027 NFL Draft, ranking and evaluating Cincinnati’s Evan Tengesdahl as the clear standout along with Georgia’s Drew Bobo, Nebraska’s Justin Evans, Ohio State’s Luke Montgomery, and the rest of the group through the lens of center and guard fits for the Giants. 00:01:00 - Malik Nabers And Odell 00:05:00 - Jaxson Dart Under Center 00:09:00 - Running Back And McDaniel Talk 00:20:00 - Interior Line Approach 00:25:00 - Evan Tengesdahl Evaluation 00:40:00 - Drew Bobo Breakdown 00:52:00 - Justin Evans Analysis 01:00:00 - Luke Montgomery Review 01:19:00 - Class Summary And Closing Please Like and Subscribe! Follow Us: @HesAGiantPod @montecri5to @queens_guy

Monte and Sal kick off Episode 2 of Season 4 with summer scouting of the strong 2027 NFL Draft cornerback class, breaking down five standout prospects including elite Notre Dame shutdown corner Leonard Moore, Indiana zone specialist Jamari Sharpe, sticky Texas Tech man cover man Brice Pollock, athletic Georgia prototype Ellis Robinson IV, and lengthy Mississippi State developmental prospect Kelley Jones while also discussing the Giants’ emerging defensive identity under the new staff, John Harbaugh’s power-run offensive vision, and why cornerback could be a high priority in the upcoming draft and free agency. 00:03:00 - Giants Defense Philosophy 00:09:00 - John Harbaugh Interview Insights 00:14:00 - Leonard Moore Evaluation 00:28:00 - Jamari Sharpe Breakdown 00:42:00 - Brice Pollock Analysis 00:52:00 - Ellis Robinson Evaluation 01:03:00 - Kelley Jones Review 01:15:00 - Class Overview And Giants Needs 01:21:00 - Closing And Sign Off Please Like and Subscribe! Follow Us: @HesAGiantPod @montecri5to @queens_guy

Monte and Sal return for the fourth season of He's a Giant Pod, celebrating the New York Knicks' championship run and drawing parallels to building a winning culture for the Giants under new head coach John Harbaugh. They discuss training camp expectations, position battles, defensive competition, and breakout potential for players like Cam Skattebo and Tyler Nubin before diving into detailed scouting of the 2027 NFL Draft wide receiver class, headlined by elite prospects Jeremiah Smith and Cam Coleman. 00:00:19 - Welcome Back Show00:01:05 - Knicks Championship Run00:05:12 - Giants Winning Culture00:07:21 - Training Camp Preview00:10:05 - Joe Shane Roster Bet00:13:30 - Quarterback Room Battle00:16:13 - Tyler Nubin Breakout00:20:58 - Cam Skattebo Outlook00:26:50 - Jeremiah Smith Scout00:39:20 - Cam Coleman Scout00:52:36 - Isaiah Sategna III Scout01:02:02 - Jayce Brown Scout01:16:19 - Duce Robinson ScoutLike and Subscribe!Follow Us:@HesAGiantPod@montecri5to@queens_guy

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 Summer 00:01:19 - Dj Reader Signing 00:07:29 - Giants Roster Age 00:14:32 - Depth Chart Overview 00:17:05 - Running Backs Group 00:27:00 - Tight Ends Analysis 00:35:47 - Wide Receivers Discussion 00:47:46 - Offensive Line Breakdown 01:15:24 - Defensive Depth Chart 01:25:04 - Linebackers Strength Please 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 Talk 00:01:30 - Free Agency News 00:04:30 - Leki Fotu Signing 00:06:30 - Dj Reader Pursuit 00:10:00 - Joe Shane Rant 00:17:30 - Defensive Line Vision 00:19:00 - Arvell Reese Breakdown 00:33:30 - Francis Mauigoa Grades 01:30:00 - Malachi Fields Trade 01:41:00 - Sixth Round Picks Please 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. Timestamps 00:00:00 - Welcome And Big Board Reveal 00:02:00 - Giants Free Agency Updates 00:12:00 - Ksixi Big Board Breakdown 00:20:00 - Caleb Downs Evaluation 00:25:00 - Jeremiah Love Analysis 00:30:00 - Sonny Styles And Arvell Reese 00:40:00 - Vega Iaone And Francis Mauigoa 00:50:00 - Day Two And Day Three Fits 01:00:00 - Cornerback And Linebacker Talk Please 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. Timestamps 00:00:00 - Welcome And Announcements 00:02:30 - Jersey Upgrade Discussion 00:06:00 - Cam Ward And Titans Talk 00:12:00 - Harbaugh Presser And Giants Offseason 00:20:00 - Sonny Styles Versus Caleb Downs 00:30:00 - Monroe Freeling Breakdown 00:40:00 - David Bailey Analysis 00:50:00 - Arvell Reese Deep Dive 01:00:00 - Vega Iaone Guard Prospect 01:10:00 - Keldrick Faulk For BBG Please Rate and Subscribe! Follow Us: @HesAGiantPod @montecri5to @queens_guy