The Giants defeated the Bengals 25-22 in their second preseason game and looked pretty good too. But victory comes at a heavy price. The already badly injured team suffered injuries to 3 main contributors, 2 of them starters.
The injuries at camp start to pile up over the weekend and following the first preseason game. Grump and the Cranky Fan discuss the progress (or lack thereof) at camp and the lack of a QB controversy.
The Giants beat the Patriots 23-21 to start the 2022 Pre Season. Football Grump and The Cranky Fan react to Brian Daboll's first game as Head Coach.
Training Camp is intensifying. With the first pre-season game on the docket this week, Brian Daboll ramped up the physicality. After a few rough days of practice last week and at Fan Fest, the players cranked the physicality up and a scrum broke out at camp. Grump and the Cranky Fan share their thoughts on camp so far.
Training Camp is finally underway! Football Grump and the Cranky Fan react to reports from the first 4 practices of camp on injuries, formations, and player performance.
Training Camp is here! Rookies have arrived and veterans are reporting for duty. Grump and the Cranky Fan go over some recent news, highlight what to expect and what they're hoping for in the coming weeks, and players to key in on as training camp progresses.
The NFL Summer is coming to a close. Giants rookies arrive at camp today to be joined by veterans next week for the official start of training camp. Grump and the Cranky Fan complete the way-to-early look at the season.
Fourth of July is over and Giants Training Camp is just around the corner. Before the second annual Giants Fan Fest, Grump and the Cranky Fan comb through the first half of the season schedule to predict wins and losses.
Giants mini camp has concluded and the team is away for the summer until August training camp. Grump and the Cranky Fan recap the highlights from minicamp.
The 2022 NFL Offseason is halfway through and there's about 5 or 6 weeks until Training Camp begins. Grump and The Cranky Fan are joined by a El Jefe (from NY Revival), Victor Perez (from Just A Giants Fan Podcast), and Nicky Snacks (from Bleeding Blue) to discuss some of the major topics for the Giants heading into the 2022 NFL Season. New York Revival https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVFYMC5drUsC_t__pMbl1sQ Just A Giants Fan Podcast https://soundcloud.com/JustAGiantsFanPodcast Bleeding Blue ht...
Giants voluntary OTAs have concluded and we finally got some insight into the team and the coaching staff. Grump and The Cranky Fan discuss.
Grump and the Cranky Fan take a step back to look at how the offseason has changed the division rivals in the NFC East.
Grump and the Cranky Fan take their first look at the 2022 Giants schedule.
Grump and the Cranky Fan review the new roster as it stands now. The 2022 NFL Draft has concluded and the Giants have selected11 new draft picks, added some undrafted free agents, and at long last released James Bradberry from the roster. While this frees up the necessary cap space to sign the new draft picks, it leaves a serious void at an important position group.
The 2022 NFL Draft is finally here and gone in a matter of days, but there is so much to unpack from the weekend. Grump and The Cranky Fan start with a birds eye view of the draft and how needs were addressed by Joe Schoen and company – a group that now no longer include Chris Pettit and Kyle O'Brien. More on that in this episode as well.
The New York Giants have selected EDGE Rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux and Offensive Tackle Evan Neal in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft. Grump and The Cranky Fan give their initial thoughts following Night 1 and what else needs to be done going forward.
Happy Draft Day, Giants fans! Grump and The Cranky Fan are here to start your draft morning with some last minute draft thoughts....and pancakes.
It's finally Draft Week and Grump and The Cranky Fan are ready to take a step back and analyze the Giants roster to decipher what the most dire needs are that need to be addressed in the Draft. Also some discussion on Kadarius Toney and Jordan Atkins and how they affect the Draft.
Despite spending big on Golladay and drafting Toney 20th overall last year, the Giants are lacking anything of significance at the wide receiver spot especially looking beyond 2022. With loads of mid-round talent at the position in the draft, it wouldn't be surprising to see a wide receiver taken. In the final offseason position episode, Grump reviews this wide receiver class solo.
It's time to get serious. The Giants have immediate needs at 3 OL spots, the most glaring of which is Right Tackle, and they'll likely have another need at Right Guard in just a few years. Grump and The Cranky Fan waste no time diving into the offensive line class in the 2022 draft for players all along the offensive line.
Running Back may not be a need while Barkley and Breida are here, but neither are signed beyond this year. Grump and The Cranky Fan discuss the running back position and examine the running back talent in the 2022 draft.
Grump and The Cranky Fan continue to prepare for the NFL draft and discuss Defensive Linemen, which might be a bigger need than most fans think. A breakdown of the position as it stands on the roster and some potential additions on draft day.
Grump and the Cranky Fan try to dissect the mess at the linebacker position that's existed for years but not before going over the recent news with Adoree Jackson's contract and the Eagles big draft pick trade.
The Giants managed to gather one half of an edge rush last season but for another year now, it seems the Giants are in need of a pass rusher. Grump and the Cranky Fan sift through the Giants edge roster and discuss some solutions from the draft, but after talking some NFL rule changes.
With nothing left but newcomer Ricky Seals-Jones at Tight End, the Giants absolutely must address the position at some point in the draft. Grump and the Cranky Fan breakdown the situation at tight end and full back.
The Giants are actively shopping James Bradberry, their number one cornerback, to clear the needed cap space to continue rebuilding this team but they don't have much depth to speak of to fill his shoes if/once he's done. Grump and The Cranky Fan continue their offseason position review and discuss the challenges facing the Giants at the cornerback position and the potential solutions in the draft and free agency.
The Cranky Fan makes his return to talk all things Free Agency from the most recent Giants news (Logan Ryan) all the way back to Aaron Rodgers new deal.
The NFL's Free Agency Legal Tampering Period is underway and the Giants have made some quick moves including adding veteran QB Tyrod Taylor and adding 3 offensive linemen. Grump gives a few quick takes solo to the news of the last few days.
It's time Football Grump and The Cranky Fan discuss Daniel Jones, his fifth year option, and the Quarterback position. Grump and The Cranky Fan break down the Giants QB situation before analyzing free agent Qbs and Qbs in the draft.
The Giants have cut Devontae Booker and Kyle Rudolph saving over $7 Million. They've also reportedly asked Sterling Shepard for a pay cut. Grump and The Cranky Fan break down the news.
