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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

Why the Giants believe they can beat the Browns and save their season

Brian Daboll, Daniel Jones, Malik Nabers and the Giants say they're confident heading to Cleveland in Week 3. New York Daily News NFL columnist Pat Leonard explains why during this LIVE podcast with fans @Bleav . Pat answers all fan questions and comments to provide a full picture of the team's roster and outlook heading into the Giants' road trip to face the Browns. SUBSCRIBE to the @PLonNFL YouTube page to get the latest Giants updates and news delivered directly to you, and to participate in ...

Sep 20, 20242 hr 36 minEp. 151

Pat Leonard previews Giants-Browns on The Dawg Check

Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News and the Talkin' Ball with Pat Leonard podcast joins two-time NFL All-Pro Eric Metcalf and Spencer German on The Dawg Check @Bleav to preview the Giants' pivotal visit to the Cleveland Browns in Week 3. The trio discusses Brian Daboll's job security, the stakes the Giants face in Week 3, the X's and O's matchup, Kevin Stefanski's potential advantage, the importance of the running game for both offenses, Deshaun Watson's reputation as a player and more....

Sep 19, 202429 minEp. 150

Staredowns, Browns and Giant Stakes: Brian Daboll's reaction to Giants' 0-2 hole with Cleveland on deck

How is Brian Daboll handling the Giants' disappointing start with jobs at stake for GM Joe Schoen, Daboll and quarterback Daniel Jones? New York Daily News NFL columnist Pat Leonard is here to break it down LIVE with fans @Bleav during halftime of the Eagles-Falcons Monday Night Football game. Pat answers all fan questions and comments to provide a full picture of the team's roster and outlook heading into the Giants' Week 3 road trip to Cleveland. SUBSCRIBE to the @PLonNFL YouTube page to get t...

Sep 17, 20242 hr 19 minEp. 149

First Down with Bennie Fowler, Week 2: Daboll's icy glare, Cowboys' weakness, Daniel Jones' improvement, Davante Adams' special skill

Super Bowl champion Bennie Fowler, a former NFL wide receiver, joins New York Daily News NFL columnist Pat Leonard for 'First Down with Bennie Fowler,' a weekly recap of the NFL's full slate @Bleav . Fowler and Leonard dive into the Dallas' Cowboys' biggest problem in a blowout to the New Orleans Saints, Brian Daboll's icy staredowns of Pat postgame at Washington, Daniel Jones' improved play, Bennie's memory of a young Jones first learning the NFL, Davante Adams' special skill set and more. SUBS...

Sep 17, 202433 minEp. 148

Immediate postgame analysis of Giants-Commanders from Northwest Stadium

LIVE from Northwest Stadium in Maryland, New York Daily News NFL columnist Pat Leonard brings you news, information and analysis straight from the Giants' locker room and Brian Daboll's press conference after New York's Week 2 road loss to the Washington Commanders. 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 eleva...

Sep 16, 20241 hr 12 minEp. 147

Giants-Commanders Preview with Logan Paulsen: Jayden Daniels, Daniel Jones & NFC East showdown

Former NFL tight end Logan Paulsen, a sideline analyst for the Washington Commanders, joins New York Daily News NFL columnist Pat Leonard to break down the X's and O's of the Giants' Week 2 road trip to face their NFC East foe in Landover, Md. Paulsen shares insight on Jayden Daniels, Austin Ekeler, Dan Quinn, Kliff Kingsbury, Joe Whitt Jr. and the Commanders after their Week 1 loss at Tampa Bay. And Paulsen and Leonard project how the Giants and Washington will stack up in this pivotal early ga...

Sep 13, 202435 minEp. 146

News on Malik Nabers' knee injury + Giants face offensive identity crisis with Washington on deck

Malik Nabers suddenly showed up on Thursday's injury report with a knee injury. The Giants still don't know what they are on offense without Saquon Barkley. New York Daily News NFL columnist Pat Leonard has information from sources on Nabers' injury and a proposed solution to help Brian Daboll and Big Blue form a plan to beat the Washington Commanders and to compete in the 2024 season with Daniel Jones at quarterback. SUBSCRIBE to the @PLonNFL YouTube page to get the latest Giants updates and ne...

Sep 13, 20242 hr 38 minEp. 145

Daniel Jones staying as Giants' starting QB, where do they go from here? 2025 NFL Draft talk

Brian Daboll said Daniel Jones will remain the Giants' starting quarterback for Week 2 at Washington. New York Daily News NFL columnist Pat Leonard breaks down the top QBs in Division I college football with an eye on the 2025 NFL Draft and also dishes the latest on the Giants' team and roster entering a pivotal NFC East game against the Commanders. 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...

Sep 10, 20242 hr 45 minEp. 144

First Down with Bennie Fowler, Week 1: C.J. Stroud, Daniel Jones, Saquon Barkley & NFL standouts

Super Bowl champion Bennie Fowler, a former NFL wide receiver, joins New York Daily News NFL columnist Pat Leonard for 'First Down with Bennie Fowler,' a weekly recap of the NFL's full slate @Bleav . Fowler and Leonard dive into C.J. Stroud and the Texans' impressive win over the Colts, Dak Prescott's contract, the Lions' hardnosed OT win, Daniel Jones' unacceptable play, Saquon Barkley's hot start and much more. SUBSCRIBE to the @PLonNFL YouTube page to get the latest Giants updates and news de...

Sep 09, 202450 minEp. 143

Talkin' Ball Postgame LIVE: Schoen, Daboll, Jones jobs in jeopardy after Vikings disaster

LIVE from MetLife Stadium, New York Daily News NFL columnist Pat Leonard brings you news, information and analysis straight from the Giants' locker room and Brian Daboll's press conference after New York's Week 1 season opening stinker against the Minnesota Vikings @Bleav . Talkin' Ball Postgame LIVE is the No. 1 place for Giants fans to break down their team's wins and losses. Pat answers all fan questions and comments to provide a full picture of the team's roster and outlook heading into the ...

Sep 09, 20242 hr 42 minEp. 142

Gary Myers: The Eli Manning Hall of Fame debate, Joe Schoen's QB search & Daniel Jones' high stakes

Gary Myers, a longtime NFL columnist, Hall of Fame voter and New York Times best-selling author, joins New York Daily News NFL columnist Pat Leonard to discuss Eli Manning's Canton candidacy, the Giants' 2024 season, Joe Schoen's latest 'Hard Knocks' QB comment and Daniel Jones' pivotal year. Go get Myers' book 'Once a Giant: A Story of Victory, Tragedy and Life After Football' wherever books are sold. SUBSCRIBE to the @PLonNFL YouTube page to get the latest Giants updates and news delivered dir...

Sep 06, 202439 minEp. 141

Minnesota Vikings scouting report with Mike Wobschall of Bleav in Vikings

Go deep into the Giants' and Vikings' Week 1 matchup at MetLife Stadium, including the Brian Daboll-Brian Flores and Kevin O'Connell-Shane Bowen coaching battles, in this preview with Mike Wobschall of @Bleav in Vikings and Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News and Talkin' Ball with Pat Leonard. Brought to you by @BetOnlineag_Official

Sep 06, 202449 minEp. 140

Giants-Vikings Week 1 Preview: Rookie safety Tyler Nubin expected to start

Prepare for the Giants' 2024 season opener against the Minnesota Vikings, including Malik Nabers' debut, Justin Jefferson's star power, Tyler Nubin's role, Deonte Banks' task and Brian Daboll's full-time playcalling shift, with New York Daily News NFL columnist Pat Leonard in this LIVE Q&A with fans. 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 Su...

Sep 06, 20242 hr 6 minEp. 139

Pat Leonard's 2024 NFL season predictions and Giants' Adoree Jackson plans

New York Daily News NFL columnist Pat Leonard makes his 2024 NFL season predictions, including his Super Bowl LIX champion, the Giants' record and all division winners and playoff teams. Pat also discusses Adoree Jackson's Giants role, begins to preview the team's Week 1 regular season opener against the Minnesota Vikings and answers all fan questions. 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&...

Sep 03, 20242 hr 23 minEp. 138

Creator Series: Awthentik joins Pat Leonard to talk Joe Schoen, Malik Nabers, Giants' 2024 outlook

The New York Daily News' Pat Leonard is joined by the one and only Awthentik of @AwthentikandTheBeard in the first episode of Talkin' Ball LIVE's content creator series to discuss Joe Schoen, the Giants' 2024 expectations, Malik Nabers in jersey No. 1, the Giants' corner situation and season preview topics @Bleav . Pat and Awthentik also answer fan questions and comments to provide a full picture of the team's roster and outlook. SUBSCRIBE to the @PLonNFL YouTube page to get the latest Giants up...

Aug 30, 20242 hr 17 minEp. 137

Giants searching for punt returners, an Azeez update, Hodgins' value and more

The New York Daily News' Pat Leonard shares news, insight and analysis on the Giants' latest free agent and waiver activity as the NFL's cutdown deadline to 53 approaches. That includes their pursuit for a returner with Gunner Olszewski and Isaiah McKenzie both hurt. Be there at the start of the chat to answer a trivia question and land a FREE bottle of @drinkestate98 coffee. SUBSCRIBE to the @PLonNFL YouTube page to get the latest Giants updates and news delivered directly to you, and to partic...

Aug 27, 20242 hr 26 minEp. 136

Immediate analysis of Giants-Jets preseason finale

The New York Daily News' Pat Leonard emerges from the MetLife Stadium locker rooms to provide immediate analysis and information after the Giants' and Jets' preseason finale. 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 your question FIRST! Watch the full video of ...

Aug 25, 20241 hr 16 minEp. 135

The Mystery of Aaron Rodgers: Bestselling author Ian O'Connor on 'Out of the Darkness' and Jets QB

Ian O'Connor, the 4x New York Times bestselling author, joins New York Daily News NFL columnist Pat Leonard to tell fascinating stories about his new book, 'Out of the Darkness: The Mystery of Aaron Rodgers.' O'Connor describes his exhaustive reporting, driving with Rodgers' parents to and from their son's heart-wrenching, Achilles-tearing Jets debut, Rodgers' last-minute participation in the book, the Jets quarterback's Super Bowl chances in New York and much more. O'Connor, a veteran of ESPN.c...

Aug 23, 202441 minEp. 134

Darius Slayton defends Daniel Jones after Sauce Gardner's Jets shade + 53-man roster projection

Which 53 players will the Giants keep on cutdown day? The New York Daily News' Pat Leonard offers his early predictions. How did the joint practices go vs. the Jets? Pat provides his in-person breakdown after traveling to Florham Park, N.J. Why do so many NFL players feel comfortable trashing Jones publicly? Pat dives into Darius Slayton's defense of Daniel Jones in his 1-on-1 interview with the veteran wide receiver. SUBSCRIBE to the @PLonNFL YouTube page to get the latest Giants updates and ne...

Aug 23, 20242 hr 52 minEp. 133

How Brian Daboll is building Daniel Jones' Giants offense for 2024

The New York Daily News' Pat Leonard digs into the Giants' offensive tendencies, formations, strengths and room for improvement as Brian Daboll and Daniel Jones tinker with their identity entering a key week of practice and game play against the crosstown rival Jets. 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 elev...

Aug 21, 20241 hr 56 minEp. 132

Postgame LIVE from Houston: Giants Texans recap of Daniel Jones' return from NRG Stadium

The New York Daily News' Pat Leonard greets fans from NRG Stadium's press box in Houston to recap the Giants' second preseason game as Daniel Jones and the starters take on C.J. Stroud and the Texans. Postgame analysis, injury updates, key takeaways and answers to ALL fan questions. 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 yo...

Aug 18, 20241 hr 27 minEp. 131

Giants WR Allen Robinson II: Hoop Dreams, Pancakes, Coffee, Malik Nabers & Route-Running Expertise

Giants wide receiver Allen Robinson II, a Pro Bowler and 11th-year veteran, stops by Ep. 130 of Talkin' Ball with Pat Leonard to dish on his basketball skills, his love for coffee and pancakes, Brian Daboll's receiver-friendly offense and the impressive work ethic of Malik Nabers and the Giants' young receiver room. Robinson @allenrobinson6265 , who grew up with former NFL receiver and Super Bowl champion Bennie Fowler, shares hoops stories from Detroit and explains why he is so adept at route-r...

Aug 16, 202437 minEp. 130

Should Malik Nabers play vs. Texans? Daniel Jones ready, Brian Daboll urgent

The New York Daily News' Pat Leonard takes you inside the Giants' practice preparation for their preseason game in Houston, including injury updates, depth chart battles, game preview details and more in this Aug. 15 LIVE PODCAST with fans at 9 p.m. ET. A big decision looms on whether to play Malik Nabers, who practiced in full two days prior but grabbed at his right leg at one point while running a jet sweep. SUBSCRIBE to the @PLonNFL YouTube page to get the latest Giants updates and news deliv...

Aug 16, 20242 hr 14 minEp. 129

49ers will pay Brandon Aiyuk if they really want to win a Super Bowl: Bennie Fowler, SB50 champion

Former NFL and Giants wide receiver and Super Bowl 50 champion Bennie Fowler shares great insight into Brandon Aiyuk's talent from his playing days and puts it on the 49ers to get a contract done with a true top receiver. In Ep. 128 of the Talkin' Ball with Pat Leonard, Fowler also talks Cowboys and CeeDee Lamb, Broncos and Bo Nix, and goes in depth into what the Giants' 2024 offense should look like without Saquon Barkley and with Malik Nabers in the mix. Fowler grew up playing high level baske...

Aug 15, 202453 minEp. 128

Malik Nabers is hurt: The latest on the Giants' No. 1 WR's left ankle injury

A Malik Nabers left foot injury during a news-filled Giants practice prompts a bonus Talkin' Ball Live episode with the New York Daily News' Pat Leonard, who returns from East Rutherford, N.J., to host provide first-hand information, insight and analysis. 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 ...

Aug 11, 20242 hr 3 minEp. 127

Inside the Giants' 14-3 preseason opening win over Detroit Lions

The New York Daily News' Pat Leonard brings the Giants' locker room straight to the fans with this Postgame Live from MetLife Stadium immediately after the team's 14-3 preseason opening win over the Detroit Lions on Thursday, Aug. 8. 2024. Pat, the Daily News' NFL columnist and Giants beat writer, speaks to Brian Daboll and the Giants players, then shares all of his insights from his in-person coverage of the Giants' performance, behind-the-scenes comments, injuries, roster battles and more. SUB...

Aug 09, 20241 hr 38 minEp. 126

FIGHTS! First-hand insight into the Giants' and Lions' wild joint practice in NJ

Step onto the sideline of a wild, fight-filled Giants-Lions joint practice with Pat Leonard, the New York Daily News' NFL columnist and Giants beat writer, who is working daily to bring you the best news and information on your favorite team and sport, during this LIVE CHAT at 9 p.m. E.T. on Monday, Aug. 5, 2024. Pat shares his first-hand insights after watching the fireworks go off in East Rutherford, N.J., between Brian Daboll's and Dan Campbell's teams. Pat also provides updates on Evan Neal ...

Aug 06, 20242 hr 14 minEp. 125

Inside the Giants' first padded practice of the 2024 season

New York Daily News NFL columnist Pat Leonard joins fans to share all of his insights from the Giants' first padded practice of training camp, including rookie standouts like Dru Phillips, injury updates on Brian Burns, Lawrence Cager and John Michael Schmitz, analysis of roster moves like Nathan Rourke's release and more at 9 p.m. E.T. on Monday, July 29, 2024. SUBSCRIBE to the @PLonNFL YouTube page to get the latest Giants updates and news delivered directly to you, and to participate in regul...

Jul 30, 20242 hr 34 minEp. 124

Behind the Game: Rich 'Big Daddy' Salgado, the Giants, Umberto's, insurance and a Super Bowl secret

Rich 'Big Daddy' Salgado, chief executive of Coastal Advisors LLC and advisor to more than 500 prominent sports, entertainment, media and business big shots, joins Ep. 123 of the Talkin' Ball with Pat Leonard podcast to explain how his business touches the NFL world from stars like Michael Strahan to Tom Brady to John Mara and more. Salgado's tradition of delivering Umberto's Pizza to the Giants' facility once touched two Big Blue Super Bowls. Maybe it's time to run it back! SUBSCRIBE to the @PL...

Jul 29, 202450 minEp. 123

Giants '24 expectations, Jermaine Eluemunor's position switch and early camp insights

New York Daily News NFL columnist Pat Leonard joins fans to discuss Jermaine Eluemunor's position switch and injury, Joe Schoen's and Brian Daboll's curious refusal to set any expectations for the 2024 NFL season, and all of Pat's insights from the practices in East Rutherford, N.J., at 9 p.m. E.T. on Thursday, July 25, 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. Purch...

Jul 26, 20242 hr 15 minEp. 122
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