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Talkin' Ball with Pat Leonard

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NFL Columnist and New York Giants beat writer for the New York Daily News brings you news and analysis from across the NFL Brought to you by BetOnline
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Episodes

Darius Slayton trade talk, Evan Neal's status and Hard Knocks Episode 4

New York Daily News NFL columnist Pat Leonard joins fans to discuss Darius Slayton's admission that he welcomed a trade this spring, to gauge Evan Neal's status on the eve of training camp, to react to HBO's Hard Knocks Episode 4 on the Offseason with the New York Giants and to answer all fan questions at 9:45 p.m. E.T. on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. SUBSCRIBE to the @PLonNFL YouTube page to get the latest Giants updates and news delivered directly to you, and to participate in regular LIVE Q&A ...

Jul 24, 20242 hr 9 minEp. 121

Super Bowl champ Willie Colon: Eagles doubt, Jets belief, Cowboys' Micah Parsons exposed?!

Super Bowl champion and NFL analyst Willie Colon of @TheWhyWillieShow , @TheCartonShow and @snytv joins Ep. 120 of the Talkin' Ball with Pat Leonard podcast to preview a huge season for the Jets, describe why the Eagles have to prove themselves again, explain how teams 'exposed' Cowboys pass rusher Micah Parsons last season, handicap the NFC East's coaching hot seat and provide his Super Bowl LIX prediction. SUBSCRIBE to the @PLonNFL YouTube page to get the latest Giants updates and news deliver...

Jul 23, 202427 minEp. 120

ESPN's Jeremy Fowler: Top 10 QBs, Dak doubters, Belichick & the Eagles, Justin Simmons a Giants fit?

ESPN senior NFL reporter and SportsCenter Insider Jeremy Fowler joins Ep. 119 of the Talkin' Ball with Pat Leonard podcast to dive into his comprehensive @espn Top 10 rankings at 11 different NFL positions on ESPN.com based on surveys of at least 80 league executives, coaches and scouts. Fowler discusses why Dak Prescott has doubters, how the Eagles plan to use Saquon Barkley, why he believes Bill Belichick to Philly is a possibility in 2025, how the Jets are viewed around the league, whether fr...

Jul 18, 202444 minEp. 119

Malik Nabers' Instagram video, Tim McDonnell's poignant Saquon point and Hard Knocks Episodes 1 and 2

New York Daily News NFL columnist Pat Leonard joins fans to discuss Malik Nabers' Instagram cameo, review HBO's Hard Knocks and Tim McDonnell's poignant Saquon Barkley point, preview training camp and answer all of your questions at 9 p.m. E.T. on Monday, July 15, 2024. SUBSCRIBE to the @PLonNFL YouTube page to get the latest Giants updates and news delivered directly to you, and to participate in regular LIVE Q&A chats with Pat. Purchase a Super Chat or Super Sticker to have your comments e...

Jul 16, 20242 hr 30 minEp. 118

Giants Offseason Recap: Brian Daboll, Darren Waller, Malik Nabers, Daniel Jones, Shane Bowen and more

New York Daily News NFL columnist Pat Leonard joins fans to put a bow on the Giants' spring offseason program, analyze the team and forecast how training camp will position the team for the 2024 season at 9 p.m. E.T. on Thursday, June 13, 2024. Pat sets the table for what to expect from Brian Daboll, Shane Bowen, Malik Nabers, Daniel Jones and more. SUBSCRIBE to the @PLonNFL YouTube page to get the latest Giants updates and news delivered directly to you, and to participate in regular LIVE Q&amp...

Jun 15, 20242 hr 14 minEp. 117

Malik Nabers' electric practice, Daniel Jones' villain beard and Pat's career path

New York Daily News NFL columnist Pat Leonard joins fans after watching Malik Nabers star at the Giants' 9th OTA practice to share all of his on-site insights with fans at 9 p.m. E.T. on Thursday, June 6, 2024. Pat also discusses Daniel Jones' new bearded villain phase, shares stories about his career path and news judgment, and details tons of unique information on the team after observing practice and talking to Brian Daboll and players like Jon Runyan Jr. and Deonte Banks. SUBSCRIBE to the @P...

Jun 07, 20242 hr 39 minEp. 116

Inside Darius Slayton's return, Brian Daboll's urgency and Giants OTA practice No. 5

New York Daily News NFL columnist Pat Leonard joins fans after watching the Giants' entire 5th OTA practice and talking to the offensive assistant coaches, Brian Daboll, Darius Slayton, Drew Lock and more to reveal everything he observed and learned on and off the field. SUBSCRIBE to the @PLonNFL YouTube page to get the latest Giants updates and news delivered directly to you, and to participate in regular LIVE Q&A chats with Pat. Purchase a Super Chat or Super Sticker to have your comments ...

Jun 04, 20241 hr 58 minEp. 115

Inside Darius Slayton's return, Brian Daboll's urgency and Giants OTA practice No. 5

New York Daily News NFL columnist Pat Leonard joins fans after watching the Giants' entire 5th OTA practice and talking to the offensive assistant coaches, Brian Daboll, Darius Slayton, Drew Lock and more to reveal everything he observed and learned on and off the field. SUBSCRIBE to the @PLonNFL YouTube page to get the latest Giants updates and news delivered directly to you, and to participate in regular LIVE Q&A chats with Pat. Purchase a Super Chat or Super Sticker to have your comments ...

Jun 04, 20241 hr 58 minEp. 115

Giants legend Leonard Marshall on the Hall of Fame, Malik Nabers and how to achieve NFL greatness

Giants and NFL legend Leonard Marshall joins Ep. 114 of the Talkin' Ball with Pat Leonard podcast to discuss why fellow LSU product Malik Nabers is so special and who he reminds Marshall of, what it would mean to be elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, how the 1980s Giants put in the work to achieve greatness and legendary status, what those teams still do to stick together and more approaching the 100th season in Giants franchise history. Marshall laughs and cries while tel...

May 31, 202449 minEp. 114

Inside the Giants' 3rd OTA practice: Drew Lock, Daniel Jones, Malik Nabers, depth chart and injuries

New York Daily News NFL columnist Pat Leonard joins fans after watching the Giants' entire 3rd OTA practice to reveal everything he observed about Brian Daboll's playcalling, Daniel Jones' status, Drew Lock's tough practice, Malik Nabers' explosiveness, injuries, absences, assistant coach remarks and much more at 9 p.m. E.T. on Thursday, May 23, 2024. SUBSCRIBE to the @PLonNFL YouTube page to get the latest Giants updates and news delivered directly to you, and to participate in regular LIVE Q&a...

May 27, 20242 hr 22 minEp. 113

Former Giants RB Sandro Platzgummer: 'Millions' await Giants' November visit to Munich, Germany

Former Giant and Frankfurt Galaxy running back Sandro Platzgummer joins Ep. 112 of the Talkin' Ball with Pat Leonard podcast @Bleav to explain how popular the NFL, American football and the Giants are in Germany, Austria and Europe. And he gives his Top 5 Travel Tips for Giants fans who are flying from New York and New Jersey to Munich for the team's Nov. 10 game against the Carolina Panthers at Allianz Arena. Platzgummer also talks about his medical career, his rehab from injury, his transition...

May 22, 202447 minEp. 112

Brian Burns welcomes responsibility of leadership, high expectations with Giants

Pat Leonard reveals what he learned from Brian Burns at the Dexter Lawrence Charity Softball Game, what fans should watch for as Giants OTAs open and what new developments are coming in the Giants' 100th season rollout during this LIVE Q&A with fans around the world and the New York Daily News' NFL columnist and Giants beat writer at 9 p.m. E.T. on Monday, May 20, 2024. SUBSCRIBE to the @PLonNFL YouTube page to get the latest Giants updates and news delivered directly to you, and to particip...

May 22, 20241 hr 45 minEp. 111

Giants' 2024 Schedule Predictions and Full Breakdown

The Giants' 2024 schedule is out! Pat Leonard provides his game-by-game predictions and discusses the team's outlook with fans on this YouTube LIVE Q&A with fans and the New York Daily News' NFL columnist and Giants beat writer. SUBSCRIBE to the @PLonNFL YouTube page to get the latest Giants updates and news delivered directly to you, and to participate in regular LIVE Q&A chats with Pat. Purchase a Super Chat or Super Sticker to have your comments elevated to the top of the feed and hav...

May 17, 20241 hr 59 minEp. 110

Giants Rookie Camp Takeaways, Brian Daboll sending in plays, NFL schedule preview

Who stood out at Giants rookie minicamp? What did we learn about Brian Daboll's operation, Malik Nabers' makeup and the rest of the Giants' draft class and UDFAs? What do fans want New York's 2024 schedule to look like approaching the NFL's official release on Wednesday May 15? Are fans excited about New York's 100th season rollout? New York Daily News NFL columnist Pat Leonard goes LIVE with Giants and NFL fans around the world at 9 p.m. E.T. on Monday, May 13, 2024, to give his answers and hea...

May 15, 20242 hr 42 minEp. 109

Giants legend Brandon Jacobs on Malik Nabers, Tom Coughlin practices & Dexter Lawrence softball game

Two-time Super Bowl winning Giants running back Brandon Jacobs joins Ep. 108 of the Talkin' Ball with Pat Leonard podcast to drop knowledge on the Giants, how NFL teams can develop toughness, what Tom Coughlin's practices were, why he'd be 'broke' if he played in the NFL today, and what he thinks of Malik Nabers, Daniel Jones and Saquon Barkley's signing with the Eagles. Jacobs is promoting the Dexter Lawrence Celebrity Softball Game at Clover Stadium in Pomona, N.Y., on Saturday, May 18. Go to ...

May 14, 202422 minEp. 108

The Top 5 Giants Players who must take a huge leap this spring

Who are the top 5 Giants position players who need to take the largest leaps during the team's spring OTAs and minicamp? Which veterans will step up as leaders, and what would be an ideal layout for the Giants' 2024 schedule? New York Daily News NFL columnist Pat Leonard goes LIVE with Giants and NFL fans around the world at 9 p.m. E.T. on Monday, May 6, 2024, to give his answers and hear yours in another LIVE Q&A with fans! SUBSCRIBE to the @PLonNFL YouTube page to get the latest Giants upd...

May 08, 20241 hr 28 minEp. 107

Does Drew Lock have a real chance to unseat Daniel Jones as Giants' QB1?

Does Drew Lock have a legitimate chance to beat out Daniel Jones for the Giants' starting quarterback job? New York Daily News NFL columnist Pat Leonard explains why competition can only help the Giants' offense during this LIVE Q&A with Giants and NFL fans around the world at 9 p.m. E.T. on Thursday, May 2, 2024. SUBSCRIBE to the @PLonNFL YouTube page to get the latest Giants updates and news delivered directly to you, and to participate in regular LIVE Q&A chats with Pat. Purchase a Su...

May 08, 20242 hr 5 minEp. 106

The Bill Belichick Episode: Gary Myers on the Giants' potential next coach and NFL Draft

Best-selling author Gary Myers, longtime NFL columnist for the New York Daily News and Dallas Morning News, joins Ep. 105 of the Talkin' Ball with Pat Leonard podcast @Bleav for an in-depth look at Bill Belichick's potential 2025 decision between the Giants' and Dallas Cowboys' hypothetical head coaching vacancies. Myers and Leonard, the New York Daily News' NFL columnist and Giants beat writer, analyze Joe Schoen's 2024 draft, the Giants' passing on Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy, the Falcons' shock...

May 01, 202459 minEp. 105

What does Giants' 2024 NFL Draft class led by WR Malik Nabers mean for Joe Schoen and Brian Daboll?

The 2024 NFL Draft is complete. The Giants didn't get a quarterback, but they added an electric wide receiver in Malik Nabers. They didn't acquire more picks, but they targeted positions of need with the selections they did hold. Where does this put them entering Year 3 of the Joe Schoen and Brian Daboll regime? New York Daily News NFL columnist Pat Leonard goes LIVE with Giants and NFL fans around the world at 9 p.m. E.T. on Monday, April 29, 2024, to talk about the team's outlook with Schoen's...

Apr 30, 20243 hr 5 minEp. 104

ESPN's Sal Paolantonio: Giants 'must' draft a new franchise QB with 100-year anniversary on deck

ESPN national correspondent Sal Paolantonio joins Ep. 103 of the Talkin' Ball with Pat Leonard podcast @Bleav to explain why the Giants 'need' to take a quarterback in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft and why the franchise's upcoming 100-year anniversary is a factor. Paolantonio and Leonard, the New York Daily News' NFL columnist and Giants beat writer, revisit the Eli Manning 2004 draft, explore top 10 trade scenarios for Joe Schoen, rank the NFC East head coaches on the hot seat this seas...

Apr 24, 202428 minEp. 103

Emory Hunt of CBS Sports and Football Gameplan: NFL Draft Giants sleepers, Drew Lock will beat out Daniel Jones, Spencer Rattler a good Giant fit

Guest Emory Hunt of @CBSSports and @FootballGameplan , the 'Czar of the Playbook,' joins Ep. 102 of the Talkin' Ball with Pat Leonard podcast @Bleav to dive into the entire NFL Draft prospect class, all the way down to potential small school undrafted free agent fits for the Giants. Hunt, whose Football Gameplan 2024 NFL Draft Prospect guide includes more than 1,000 individual prospect scouting reports, explains why he has Spencer Rattler ranked No. 3 among all the quarterbacks, says he thinks D...

Apr 20, 202455 minEp. 102

Giants 7-round Mock Draft with PFF's Trevor Sikkema: No quarterback?!

Pro Football Focus lead NFL Draft analyst Trevor Sikkema joins Ep. 101 of the Talkin' Ball with Pat Leonard podcast @Bleav to run an in-depth, seven-round Giants Mock Draft. Sikkema and Leonard discuss the Giants' quarterback hunt and the possibilities at all six of the team's picks in the 2024 NFL Draft. Then Sikkema makes the selections to address needs on Joe Schoen's and Brian Daboll's roster. Fans: please drop a comment below this video on what you love and don't love about this simulation!...

Apr 10, 202445 minEp. 101

ESPN's Adam Schefter doesn't see Giants picking QB at No. 6 in NFL Draft while 'trying to win now'

ESPN Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter joins Ep. 100 of the Talkin' Ball with Pat Leonard podcast @Bleav to discuss what he believes the Giants will do with their No. 6 overall pick in the NFL Draft, how he thinks the Giants are trying to 'win now,' how many QBs will go in the first round, which teams are trying aggressively to trade up in the top 10, why J.J. McCarthy has skyrocketed up draft boards, what Saquon Barkley's presence on the Eagles means for Joe Schoen and Brian Daboll, and much mor...

Apr 08, 202431 minEp. 100

The Caleb Williams Episode! Chicago Tribune's Dan Wiederer turns DOWN Pat's Giants trade up offer to Bears

Chicago Tribune Bears beat writer Dan Wiederer, an award-winning sportswriter, joins Ep. 99 of the Talkin' Ball with Pat Leonard podcast on @Bleav to dish a boatload of knowledge on USC quarterback Caleb Williams, the Chicago Bears' presumptive No. 1 overall pick in this year's NFL Draft. Wiederer, an on-air analyst for @670thescore and a co-host of @audacyapp 's "Take The North" podcast, puts himself in Bears GM Ryan Poles' shoes and responds to a monster hypothetical Giants trade offer from Jo...

Apr 04, 202439 minEp. 99

J.J. McCarthy's workout, Michael Penix Jr.'s pro day, Drake Maye & the Giants' NFL Draft QB trail

New York Daily News NFL columnist Pat Leonard goes LIVE with fans at 9 p.m. E.T. on Monday, April 1, 2024, to discuss the Giants' NFL Draft quarterback scouting from Michael Penix Jr. to Drake Maye to J.J. McCarthy, reveal how the Giants' trip to Ann Arbor went, explain their heavy presence at Washington's pro day and workshop the possibility of trades in the top 10 and much more while taking questions from die-hard Giants fans from around the world. SUBSCRIBE to the @PLonNFL YouTube page to get...

Apr 03, 20242 hr 17 minEp. 98

Talkin' Ball LIVE source: Giants going to Michigan for private Easter workout with J.J. McCarthy

New York Daily News NFL columnist Pat Leonard breaks the news LIVE to fans that the Giants are sending a contingent to Ann Arbor, Mich., on Easter Sunday to hold a private workout with Wolverines quarterback J.J. McCarthy. Pat also unpacks John Mara's telling comments about his franchise, the NFL Draft and the Giants' high opinion of this quarterback class at the NFL Owners' Meeting in Orlando, Fla., in a live chat with fans at 9:30 p.m. E.T. on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Pat spent time with Mar...

Mar 28, 20241 hr 45 minEp. 97

Super Bowl MVP Phil Simms on Giants and NFL Draft QBs, Daniel Jones, Drew Lock and Brian Burns

The great Phil Simms, Super Bowl MVP and co-host of The @SimmsComplete Podcast @Bleav , joins Ep. 96 of Talkin' Ball with Pat Leonard to provide scouting reports on the NFL Draft's top quarterbacks and shine a light on what he thinks the Giants will do at No. 6. Simms discusses what Daniel Jones has to improve, what he likes about Drew Lock, and gets into the pluses and minuses about prospects J.J. McCarthy, Drake Maye, Bo Nix, and Michael Penix Jr. He also chats about the top two guys, Caleb Wi...

Mar 15, 202459 minEp. 96

Saquon Barkley to the Philadelphia Eagles! Brian Burns blockbuster trade and contract, and more Giants free agent news

New York Daily News NFL columnist Pat Leonard goes LIVE at 9 p.m. E.T. on Monday, March 11, 2024, to explain Saquon Barkley signing with the Philadelphia Eagles, Joe Schoen trading for Brian Burns and signing him to a mega-contract, Xavier McKinney leaving for the Green Bay Packers and implications for the team's roster, 2024 NFL Draft and beyond. SUBSCRIBE to the @PLonNFL YouTube page to get the latest Giants updates and news delivered directly to you, and to participate in regular LIVE Q&A...

Mar 12, 20242 hrEp. 95

NFL free agency preview: Saquon Barkley, Xavier McKinney and more Giants talk

New York Daily News NFL columnist Pat Leonard goes LIVE at 9 p.m. E.T. on Thursday, March 7, 2024, to talk about Saquon Barkley and Xavier McKinney not being franchise-tagged and the Giants' roster plans only days away from the start of NFL free agency. SUBSCRIBE to the @PLonNFL YouTube page to get the latest Giants updates and news delivered directly to you, and to participate in regular LIVE Q&A chats with Pat. Purchase a Super Chat or Super Sticker to have your comments elevated to the to...

Mar 12, 20241 hr 33 minEp. 94

NFL Combine Giants, draft and league news from Indianapolis

New York Daily News NFL columnist Pat Leonard talks Giants free agency and draft news after returning from the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, including quarterback interest, Saquon Barkley and Xavier McKinney and more. SUBSCRIBE to the @PLonNFL YouTube page to get the latest Giants updates and news delivered directly to you, and to participate in regular LIVE Q&A chats with Pat. Purchase a Super Chat or Super Sticker to have your comments elevated to the top of the feed and have Pat answer you...

Mar 06, 20241 hr 29 minEp. 93
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