With training camp just a few weeks away, Grump and the Cranky Fan continue to analyze the roster and projected starters with a focus on the Tight Ends and Wide Receivers. The significant upgrades to Wide Receiver make for a crowded last wide receiver spot and the off-season signing of Kyle Rudolph complicates the Tight End spot. Grump and Cranky break down who has the inside track to win roster spots.
Training Camp is just a few weeks away. That means it's time to start talking about position groups on the roster. Since it's the dog days of summer, Grump and The Cranky Fan start off discussing the easy spots to start: QB and RB. Is this a make or break year for Jones? What about Barkley?
It's the dead center of summer and Grump and The Cranky Fan feel good about this team. Some discussion about the roster, the rebuild, the camp battles and the possible camp surprises.
Eli Manning is officially returning to the Giants organization in a fan engagement role and will beinducted into the Giants Ring of Honor AND have his jersey retired at halftime of the Falcons game. Grump and the Cranky Fan discuss Eli's legacy before previewing the final five games of the season.
Mandatory Minicamp has wrapped up and Giants players have returned home until late July for the start of Training Camp, but not before two players cycled through the news again. Grump and the Cranky Fan address the news around Sam Beal and the continued conversation about Kadarius Toney and their character before discussing 2021 matchups with Las Vegas, Tampa Bay, Philadelphia and Miami.
As the mandatory portion of summer mini-camp opens up, Grump and the Cranky Fan continue to take a way-too-early look at the schedule and focus on the tough stretch from weeks 5-8 against Dallas, L.A. Rams, Carolina and Kansas City.
It's that time of year again! As the unofficial start of summer commences, Grump and the Cranky Fan continue a summer tradition of previewing individual games to make way-too-early predictions. They take a look at weeks 1-4 against Denver, Washington, Atlanta and New Orleans.
No one knows the Florida Gators quite like Gator Blitz's Mark McLeod, so no one knows Kadarius Toney and Brett Heggie like Mark McLeod. Grump and the Cranky Fan sit down with Mark for the inside scoop on Toney, Heggie and other former Gators that the Giants will face in the 2021 season.
The 2021 NFL Schedule has been released and voluntary workouts have begun! It's the start of a whole new year and Grump and The Cranky Fan take a look at it from a distance.
With the conclusion of the 2021 NFL Draft comes a brand new NFC East. Grump and the Cranky Fan scrutinize the draft picks of the NFC East division rivals and take a peak at how their rosters have been improved following the draft.
The 2021 NFL Draft is finally complete! Kadarius Toney, Azeez Ojulari, Aaron Robinson, Elerson Smith, Gary Brightwell and Rodarius Williams are the newest New York Giants. The Football Grump and The Cranky Fan break down the picks and how they fit into the 2021 New York Giants roster.
Dave Gettleman trades again! On Day 2 of the NFL Draft, the Giants maneuvered through rounds 2 and 3 to bolster the defense.
With the 11th pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, the New York Giants TRADE DOWN!? For the first time in Gettleman's career as a GM, he moved down in the first round and selected Florida WR Kadarius Toney. The Just Giants guys discuss and no one knows Florida Gators like The Cranky Fan.
It's Christmas Day and it's only a matter of time before Giants fans get the first present from under the tree. Grump and The Cranky Fan give their final thoughts on draft day for what to expect, some gut feelings, some predictions, and some scenarios to fall in love with. Happy Draft Day!
It is FINALLY NFL Draft week and there is no better way to enjoy the Draft than with fellow fans, so the Football Grump and The Cranky Fan sat down with The Entertainah to talk all things Giants. From Gettleman to the draft to the rest of the division, it's time to take a break from the work, sit back and enjoy the week with fellow fans.
It is FINALLY NFL Draft week and there is no better way to enjoy the Draft than with fellow fans, so the Football Grump and The Cranky Fan sat down with Bobby Skinner to talk all things Giants offseason. From Senior Bowl to this years draft to basketball, it's time to take a break from the work, sit back and enjoy the week with fellow fans.
It is FINALLY NFL Draft week and there is no better way to enjoy the Draft than with fellow fans, so the Football Grump and The Cranky Fan sat down with Stephie Smallls to talk all thing Giants offseason. From last year to free agents to the draft to reasonable expectations for Barkley, it's time to take a break from the work, sit back and enjoy the week with fellow fans.
The 2021 draft is filled to the brim with NFL talent at WR and while the Giants have filled out their WR room in free agency, they're prime candidates to add depth and future starters to the mix in the draft. Grump and The Cranky Fan discuss the WR talent in play for the Giants and where they might be available in the NFL Draft.
The Giants have spent big in back to back years at Corner with James Bradberry and Adoree Jackson, but thats shouldn't keep them from looking at the CB draft class. Grump and the Cranky Fan pinpoint exactly why they should keep their eyes peeled and who might be a sleeper for the Giants to nab in the middle rounds.
Does a room of 4 starting quality Tight Ends prevent the Giants from adding a tight end in this draft? No! But why not? Grump and the Cranky Fan discuss why the Giants are poised to do whatever they want in the draft this year before going through some interesting Tight End names eleigble for this years draft.
The Giants added big boy in the middle Danny Shelton to strengthen the interior of that defensive line but questions still remain about the edge position. It's one of the most carefully watched spots in the draft and the Giants have a huge need at the position, so Grump and the Cranky Fan breakdown some of the biggest names that could be available and maybe someone you may not have heard of.
The Giants continue to strengthen the roster with big additions to the defense with Adoree Jackson, Ryan Anderson, Odenigbo, Ragland, and retaining Leonard Williams and Austin Johnson. Grump and the Cranky Fan take a step back to look at the new state of the roster following the first wave of Free Agency.
The Giants were big spenders in free agency thus far in the offseason, nabbing the highly coveted WR Kenny Golladay while retaining defensive lineman Leonard Williams. But they also filled in a ton of other depth with smaller 1 and 2 year contracts to round out the roster. Grump and the Cranky Fan take a quick look at the moves on the offensive side of the ball.
There's tampering afoot, but it's all officially legal. The NFL free agency has kick started and the Giants have been players and made a few moves. Grump and The Cranky Fan go through the most recent agreements the Giants have in place before delving into how all of it affects the offensive line and ways to make it stronger.
It's been a week of financial moves around the NFL and it's been no stranger to the NFC East. The Cowboys spent on Dak Prescott and the Giants made a few moves to create some more cap space - some of which is likely to be spent on the defensive line, which is the offseason position focus for this episode. Grump and the Cranky Fan look at all options to keep the defensive line as strong as it was or even stronger in 2021.
The Giants have needs all over their roster - some glaring and others minor. Grump and The Cranky Fan take a close look at the running back issues and the inside linebacker spot and discuss possible upgrades in both Free Agency and the Draft.
The offseason is fully underway, so Grump and the Cranky Fan take a look at the Quarterback and Safety positions and how the Giants may address them in free agency and/or the draft. Do these positions need a little more attention than Giants fans realize?
The offseason has begun and the Giants are in self evaluation mode. Grump and the Cranky Fan take a look at the current 2021 Giants roster position by position to review where the state of the roster is and identify some potential problem areas and which areas don't need immediate attention.
With a Tampa Bay victory in the Super Bowl, the 2020 NFL season comes to a close. Grump and the Cranky Fan breakdown the game, the broadcast, and the halftime show before diving into Giants news. The Giants and Louisiana Offensive Coordinator Robert Sale have come to an agreement to become the new OL coach.
As we approach the Super Bowl, Grump and the Cranky Fan revisit the turnover/touchback ruling in the AFC Divisional game and discuss what the worst rule in the NFL is that needs to be amended immediately next season.
