After calling the Giants’ first preseason game of the John Harbaugh era, Bob Papa and Carl Banks share their biggest takeaways from a team adjusting to new systems under a new coaching staff. Some growing pains were expected, but several players competing for roster spots delivered encouraging performances.
They break down the positives, the areas that clearly need improvement and the biggest concern from the 13–10 loss to Minnesota. The discussion includes the uneven rushing attack, costly penalties, missed opportunities and why the interior run defense may already be sounding an early alarm.

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Bob Papa and Carl Banks preview the Giants’ preseason opener against the Vikings, focusing on how the new coaching staff is “pouring into” players and building confidence throughout the roster. They discuss the noticeable improvement in the secondary, key position battles at wide receiver and offensive line, and how John Harbaugh’s demanding practices are preparing the Giants to be mentally and physically stronger late in games.

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Matt Simms breaks down the early impact of Harbaugh on the Giants, explaining why his demanding coaching style is exactly what Jaxson Dart needs as a young franchise quarterback. He discusses Dart's competitive training camp scuffle, why it became a valuable teaching moment, and responds to recent criticism of Dart's rookie season.

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Bob Papa reporting from Giants training camp and Carl Banks, who just left Greenbrier, go through what they have seen this week. The biggest thing is that under John Harbaugh, practices are faster, more detailed, and far more situational. They believe the Giants are building discipline, conditioning, and accountability that should translate directly to Sundays, with players like Deonte Banks and Arvell Reese emerging as early standouts while Jaxson Dart continues to progress within a physical, run-oriented offense.

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On the latest episode of Bleav in Giants, Carl Banks and Bob Papa discuss the Giants first week of training camp with optimism surrounding new head coach John Harbaugh's emphasis on accountability, discipline, and structure. Carl Banks says players have embraced the culture change after a frustrating 2025 season, believing the new standard is already evident throughout camp.
Banks highlights several early standouts, including linebacker Arvell Reese, defensive lineman Darius Alexander, and a rejuvenated Odell Beckham Jr., while noting that roster battles—especially at linebacker, receiver, and defensive back.

They also discuss Jaxson Dart's development following criticism from Ben Solak and touch on other players who have been impressive to watch.

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Carl Banks and Bob Papa discuss the start of Giants training camp, why Malik Nabers avoiding the PUP list is encouraging, how John Harbaugh is already setting a new tone, and whether social media has become unfair to today's NFL players before previewing the biggest questions facing the Giants entering camp. Then they are joined by Chris "Biz" Bisignano, who discusses his departure from the Giant Insider and his future in Giants media.

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Giants head coach John Harbaugh joins Bleav in Giants to discuss his reaction to Cam Skattebo's viral backflip, his defensive philosophy and the leadership of Brian Burns, why he believes special teams can be the difference between winning and losing, and the culture he's building as training camp begins. Harbaugh also shares his thoughts on Jaxson Dart, the importance of physical football, and what it will take for the Giants to become a dominant team.

• (00:00) Intro and Cam Skattebo's viral backflip.
• (03:12) Developing a dominant team culture.
• (09:28) The strategic value of special teams.
• (14:37) Jaxson Dart's growth and leadership.
• (16:28) Physicality and the importance of the run game.
• (18:50) The leadership impact of Brian Burns.
• (20:39) Training camp expectations at The Greenbrier.
• (23:29) Connecting with the Giants fan base.

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Matt and Phil Simms dive into a second-year QB roundup: Phil raves about Jaxson Dart's arm and running ability in New York, calls Tyler Shough one of the more underrated young quarterbacks in the league, and saves his biggest praise for Caleb Williams (a third-year guy) — who he calls arguably the most talented QB in the NFL alongside Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson. They close previewing the 2027 draft class, with Phil's bold take that John Mateer is more talented than Cam Ward was coming out.

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