The New York Giants' edge rusher group is by far the deepest they have had in years. So what can we expect from the group? What are the concerns? Where can they get better? We break all that down on today's Locked On Giants podcast episode. New York Giants: On the Edge https://www.youtube.com/@LockedOnGiantsNFL ==== Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LONYGiants?sid=YouTube Locked On NFL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft & More 🎧 https://linktr.e...
Jul 07, 2025•26 min•Ep. 2132
Can the New York Giants' defensive line bounce back after a disappointing 2024 season? In this episode of the Locked On Giants podcast, We look at the unit's struggles and potential for improvement. New York Giants D-Line Seeks to Set the Tone https://www.youtube.com/@LockedOnGiantsNFL ==== Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LONYGiants?sid=YouTube Locked On NFL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNFL === Locked O...
Jul 03, 2025•25 min•Ep. 2131
Will the New York Giants' offensive line be the team's Achilles heel or secret weapon in 2023? Locked On Giants host Patricia Traina dissects the unit's performance metrics, individual player strengths, potential lineup changes, and biggest questions. Can NY Giants O-Line Step Up in 2025? Key Questions Before Camp https://www.youtube.com/@LockedOnGiantsNFL ==== Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LONYGiants?sid=YouTube Locked On NFL League-Wide: Every Team,...
Jul 02, 2025•30 min•Ep. 2130
Do the New York Giants have enough at wide receiver to spark a true deep passing attack this season? We take a deep dive into the foundation of the receiver corps and the areas where improvements need to be made. We’ll cover the notable change general manager Joe Schoen made in his approach to stocking the receivers and why it’s important and a lot more. New York Giants Receivers Breakdown: Strengths, Questions & Outlook https://www.youtube.com/@LockedOnGiantsNFL ==== Follow & Subscribe ...
Jun 30, 2025•28 min•Ep. 2129
In this special bonus edition of Locked On Giants, we hear from special guest and New York Giants fan Constantine Maroulis of "American Idol" fame (the class that brought the world Carrie Underwood). The born-and-bred native of Northern New Jersey and New York Giants fan shares what drew him to New York Giants football, his favorite memories, questions he has about the Giants, and details about some of his upcoming projects. === Constantine Maroulis Website: https://www.constantinemaroulis.com/ ...
Jun 28, 2025•33 min•Ep. 2128
In today’s show, host Patricia Traina takes a deep dive into the Giants’ tight end group—a position that saw its share of ups and downs last season, not all of which were due to injuries. Patricia breaks down where the tight ends excelled, where they struggled, and what the numbers say about this unit’s performance. New York Giants Tight Ends Breakdown: Strengths, Questions & Outlook https://www.youtube.com/@LockedOnGiantsNFL Chapters 08:37 Tight Ends' Blocking Needs Improvement 13:42 Theo J...
Jun 27, 2025•27 min•Ep. 2127
Can the New York Giants' running game become a force to be reckoned with this season? Locked On Giants host Patricia Traina breaks down the crucial improvements needed for the Giants' ground attack to thrive and takes a deep dive into the key factors that could make or break the team's rushing success. New York Giants Need More Out of Their Running Backs https://www.youtube.com/@LockedOnGiantsNFL ==== Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LONYGiants?sid=YouTu...
Jun 26, 2025•29 min•Ep. 2126
The New York Giants have overhauled their QB room and Patricia Traina breaks down how these changes could revitalize the team's deep ball game and impact of the skill position players. How Improved is the New York Giants QB Room? https://www.youtube.com/@LockedOnGiantsNFL ==== Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LONYGiants?sid=YouTube Locked On NFL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNFL === Locked On Giants on So...
Jun 25, 2025•29 min•Ep. 2125
The New York Giants' 2025 draft class promises excitement, but can these rookies become the foundation for a team in repair? Patricia Traina analyzes each pick's potential impact, dive into the production of the class's members and explore how these rookies address team needs in areas where it's lacked in recent years. Can New York Giants Draft Class Answer Team Questions? https://www.youtube.com/@LockedOnGiantsNFL Chapters 0:00 Intro: Giants 2025 draft class overview 5:02 Abdul Carter's versati...
Jun 24, 2025•27 min•Ep. 2124
Are the New York Giants poised for a breakthrough season? Dive into the latest roster improvements and potential game-changers for Big Blue's upcoming campaign with Locked On Giants host Patricia Traina and special guest Emory Hunt of Football Gameplan and CBS Sports as we explore the positives from the spring and the most intriguing developing position battles, including one that’s currently flying under the radar. Are New York Giants Set Up for a Fast Start? https://www.youtube.com/@LockedOnGi...
Jun 23, 2025•47 min•Ep. 2123
In today’s episode, host Patricia Traina and guest Brandon Olsen break down everything we learned from the Giants’ spring workouts, OTAs, and minicamp. With a refreshed quarterback room led by Russell Wilson, some promising depth at key positions, and noticeable tweaks to both offense and defense, there’s real hope that the Giants could be turning the page from last year’s struggles. We’ll dive into the biggest storylines coming out of spring: the offensive line, Evan Neal’s position switch, the...
Jun 18, 2025•31 min•Ep. 2122
Go inside Day 1 of the New York Giants' mandatory minicamp with first-hand insights from the field. Host Patricia Traina breaks down the biggest takeaways from practice—including noteworthy changes in the format, key injury updates, and more. New York Giants Mandatory Minicamp Day One Takeaways https://www.youtube.com/@LockedOnGiantsNFL ==== Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LONYGiants?sid=YouTube Locked On NFL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft &...
Jun 18, 2025•31 min•Ep. 2121
On today's episode of the Locked On Giants podcast, host Patricia Traina dives into the biggest narratives swirling around Big Blue this spring as they kick off their two-day mandatory minicamp. Sorting Out New York Giants Giants Narratives Ahead of Mandatory Minicamp https://www.youtube.com/@LockedOnGiantsNFL === Chapters 00:00 Giants Minicamp Narratives Explored 05:01 Expectations for Jaxson Dart 08:31 Malik Nabers 13:39 Diversify Player Reps for Readiness 17:02 Biggest Minicamp Storyline 21:1...
Jun 17, 2025•29 min•Ep. 2120
The New York Giants put OTA No. 9 in the books and we have all the key takeaways and highlights from the practice, plus some thoughts about how things are unfolding including the quarterback rotation, the pass rush, some surprise competitions and more. New York Giants OTA 9 Recap: QB, Pass Rush, Competitions and More https://www.youtube.com/@LockedOnGiantsNFL ==== Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LONYGiants?sid=YouTube Locked On NFL League-Wide: Every Te...
Jun 13, 2025•33 min•Ep. 2118
Today, we’re diving deep into the state of the New York Giants defense as the team looks ahead to the 2025 season with high expectations—and plenty to prove. Host Patricia Traina breaks down exactly where things went off the rails for the Giants defense last year with a look into the metrics and the potential reasons behind the issues. Key Defensive Metrics New York Giants Must Improve in 2025 https://www.youtube.com/@LockedOnGiantsNFL Chapters 00:00 Giants Defense Expectations 2025 03:18 Reason...
Jun 11, 2025•23 min•Ep. 2117
As spring football winds down and training camp approaches, the biggest questions are starting to take shape for the New York Giants. Host Patricia Traina breaks down the biggest storylines the team will need to address, including progress, concerns, hot seats, comeback candidates, and more. New York Giants Burning Questions https://www.youtube.com/@LockedOnGiantsNFL Chapters 0:00 Intro: Burning questions for Giants offseason 5:06 What the Giants need to show in 2025 10:13 Are Joe Schoen and Bri...
Jun 10, 2025•30 min•Ep. 2116
On today’s episode of the Locked Giants On SI podcast, we take a deep dive into the Giants’ offseason moves and breaks down just how impactful general manager Joe Schoen’s additions could be. Plus, we’ll shine a light on two under-the-radar players—one on offense, one on defense—who could end up making a much bigger difference than most fans realize. Did New York Giants Have Their Best Offseason Yet? https://www.youtube.com/@LockedOnGiantsNFL Chapters 03:16 Joe Schoen's Offseason Improvements 09...
Jun 09, 2025•28 min•Ep. 2115
On today’s episode, we’re taking you inside the Giants’ sixth OTA, where the QB competition took a surprising turn, tempers flared, and new faces continue to make their mark on both sides of the ball. Plus, how defensive additions are shaking up Shane Bowen’s schemes, and what all these developments mean for the Giants’ quest to rebound from a tough 2024 season. New York Giants OTA #6: Takeaways: QB Shuffle, Fight Club Drama, and Standouts https://www.youtube.com/@LockedOnGiantsNFL ==== Follow &...
Jun 06, 2025•29 min•Ep. 2114
On today’s episode, we kick things off with a “Buy or Sell” segment covering some of the most popular theories buzzing among Giants fans. Then, we shining a spotlight on some very early under-the-radar UDFAs who might be practice squad gems. Lastly, we end with a surprising, yet realistic prediction regarding the quarterback scenario. New York Giants: Buy or Sell Practice Squad Gems, and An Outside the Box Theory https://www.youtube.com/@LockedOnGiantsNFL Chapters 0:00 Intro: Buy or sell Giants ...
Jun 04, 2025•27 min•Ep. 2113
On today’s Locked On Giants podcast episode, we take a very early look at some pending New York Giants free agents who may or may not be in their final season with Big Blue. We then look at some reasons to be optimistic for the Giants upcoming season (despite the schedule) and then we close out by looking at two starters from last season who could see their snap counts reduced this season and the up-and-comers poised to step in. Evaluating New York Giants Future Extension Candidates https://www....
Jun 03, 2025•28 min•Ep. 2112
Who are the New York Giants players who absolutely need to step up this year, and what specifically do they need to show to prove they’re heading in the right direction? Locked On Giants host Patricia Traina breaks down her shortlist and details why their development will be crucial for the team’s success. We’ll also highlight two players who are considered X-factors—one on offense, one on defense—whose performances could make or break the Giants’ season. Plus, the second week of OTAs gets under...
Jun 02, 2025•24 min•Ep. 2111
There's plenty to like about the direction the New York Giants have taken so far this offseason. We run down the key points and a few questions. Most of all, can this feel-good offseason translate to success when it counts? New York Giants 2025 Direction: Offseason Optimism, Defensive Upgrades, and More https://www.youtube.com/@LockedOnGiantsNFL Chapters 0:00 Giants' direction heading into 2025 10:13 Optimism for improved Giants defense in 2023 20:28 Evan Neal's move to guard 24:32 A better rost...
May 30, 2025•27 min•Ep. 2110
On today’s show, we broke down the New York Giants’ second OTA—covering key injuries, roster depth, and some intriguing position battles. We discussed Malik Nabers’ toe issue, the growing depth and strength of the Giants roster, and who’s winning the quarterback reps between Russell Wilson, Jameis Winston, and Jaxson Dart. Plus, insights on Evan Neal’s transition to guard and why Bobby Okereke is primed for a comeback season. Inside New York Giants OTA 2: Roster Depth, Injuries, Quarterbacks and...
May 28, 2025•27 min•Ep. 2109
In today’s episode, we’re taking a comprehensive look at the foundation of the New York Giants roster as the team preps for another pivotal season. We’ll break down which players are cemented as cornerstone pieces moving forward, spotlighting both the obvious, as well as the not-so obvious. We’ll also dive into the future needs of this roster, and what spots remain question marks as the Giants aim for a return to early-season success reminiscent of that 2022 playoff push. In between, it’s all ab...
May 27, 2025•29 min•Ep. 2108
In today's episode, host Patricia Traina dives deep into what Giants fans can expect as the team kicks off OTAs this week. With the first media-access session just days away, Patricia shares her inside perspective on the key storylines to watch—from big-name injury updates and fierce position battles to the evolving quarterback situation. Key Storylines and Battles to Watch as New York Giants Kick Off 2025 OTAs https://www.youtube.com/@LockedOnGiantsNFL Chapters 0:00 Giants kick off OTAs this we...
May 26, 2025•27 min•Ep. 2107
Can the New York Giants' defense rise to the challenge this NFL season? This episode explores the indispensable players, the top questions that need to be answered, the stats that need to be improved, the biggest battle to watch, and much more. New York Giants: All About the Defense https://www.youtube.com/@LockedOnGiantsNFL ==== Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LONYGiants?sid=YouTube Locked On NFL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft & More 🎧 ht...
May 23, 2025•27 min•Ep. 2106
Can the New York Giants' offense rise to the challenge this NFL season? This episode explores the indispensable players, the top questions that need to be answered, the stats that need to be improved, the biggest battle to watch, and much more. All About the New York Giants Offense https://www.youtube.com/@LockedOnGiantsNFL Chapters 0:00 Intro: Giants offense preview 3:03 Most indispensable offensive players 5:05 Top questions for Giants offense 12:44 Offensive stats that need improvement 15:48 ...
May 22, 2025•29 min•Ep. 2105
Former NFL defensive back and current broadcaster Solomon Wilcots joins today's show with a very encouraging outlook on the New York Giants roster. New York Giants: A Lot to Like https://www.youtube.com/@LockedOnGiantsNFL ==== Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LONYGiants?sid=YouTube Locked On NFL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNFL === Locked On Giants on Social Media *Follow on X/Twitter (@Patricia_Traina) ...
May 21, 2025•31 min•Ep. 2104
As the New York Giants wrap up phase 2 of their offseason workout and head to phase 3, or the OTA phase, we look at where the roster has improved, where more work needs to be done, and the main storylines and/or position battles at each position group taking shape. New York Giants Position Unit Review: Better, Worse, or Same? https://www.youtube.com/@LockedOnGiantsNFL ==== Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LONYGiants?sid=YouTube Locked On NFL League-Wide:...
May 20, 2025•28 min•Ep. 2103
As the New York Giants' offseason program gets ready to head toward the OTAs, who are some players whose roster spots might not be as secure as they once were? Also in this episode, a Giants quarterback could be heading to the Saints–but with a twist. And in a “Fact or Fiction” segment, do the Giants need another wide receiver? Which New York Giants Are Facing an Uphill Battle for a Roster Spot? https://www.youtube.com/@LockedOnGiantsNFL ==== Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 h...
May 19, 2025•27 min•Ep. 2102