Monte and Sal celebrate the 100th episode with a special thank-you to listeners, reflecting on the show's origins three years ago during the 2023 draft cycle amid debates over the quarterback extension and running back decisions. They discuss key lessons from prospect evaluations across every position group, highlighting what they've gotten right, where they've missed, and how their process has evolved through independent grading systems and advanced metrics. The hosts also provide a quick update on recent free agency moves and meetings, the team's conservative cap approach, and thoughts on draft strategy heading into the final stretch, emphasizing the value of building around the young quarterback with physical, high-impact talent.Timestamps (Shortened with Corrected Names):00:00 – Intro & 100th episode celebration00:33 – Show origin story & early discussions03:05 – Daniel Jones extension & roster philosophy05:51 – First episodes & early prospect reviews08:28 – Free agency update & recent signings11:01 – Interior line priorities & veteran targets13:05 – Ohio State visits & top draft targets16:00 – Quarterback evaluation lessons24:48 – Running back evaluation lessons30:02 – Wide receiver evaluation lessons42:00 – Tight end evaluation lessons46:28 – Interior offensive line evaluation lessons55:00 – Defensive line evaluation lessons1:01:00 – Edge rusher evaluation lessons1:04:00 – Linebacker evaluation lessons1:11:00 – Safety evaluation lessons1:15:00 – Cornerback evaluation lessons1:20:00 – Final reflections & upcoming contentPlease Like and Subscribe!Follow Us:@HesAGiantPod@montecri5to@queens_guy

Monte and Sal break down the Giants’ measured free agency period, highlighting short-term veteran additions and re-signings that emphasize value and scheme fit while maintaining cap flexibility under the rookie quarterback contract. They evaluate the team’s conservative approach to roster building, the glaring needs along both interior lines, and the long-term vision for a physical, run-heavy identity under the new coaching staff. The hosts then shift to draft season, offering high-level updates on risers, fallers, and scheme fits from their earlier prospect reviews across every position group as the big board gets finalized ahead of the draft.Timestamps:00:00 – Intro & offseason update00:39 – Free agency recap & overall strategy03:04 – Multi-year contracts & value signings05:35 – One-year deals & roster fillers08:19 – Veteran minimum returns & reactions11:31 – Interior line priorities & concerns14:30 – Draft capital & big board planning16:00 – Quarterback prospect updates24:48 – Running back group review30:02 – Wide receiver position deep dive42:00 – Tight end evaluations46:28 – Interior offensive line breakdowns55:00 – Defensive line prospect updates1:01:00 – Edge rusher reviews1:04:00 – Linebacker position analysis1:11:00 – Safety group discussion1:15:00 – Cornerback reviews & final thoughts1:20:00 – Closing & upcoming contentPlease Rate and Subscribe!Follow Us:@HesAGiantPod@montecri5to@queens_guy

Three days into NFL free agency, Monte and Sal unpack the Giants' early moves—re-signing Jermaine Eluemunor, adding Isaiah Likely, Pat Ricard, Adarius Washington, and Greg Newsome, while bringing back Evan Neal on a prove-it deal and losing Wan'Dale Robinson and Cor'Dale Flott. They discuss the team's apparent cap restraint, the vision for a more physical run-heavy offense and defense under the new Harbaugh/Ponte/Shane regime, and why the interior trenches remain the glaring unfinished business. The duo then runs two full seven-round mock drafts—one without trades (BPA-focused) and one with strategic trades down—landing impact players.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro & sound issues

00:48 – Free agency recap & early signings

03:53 – Evan Neal return & reactions

07:21 – Cap restraint & competing in 2026

11:01 – Offensive additions (Likely, Ricard) & run-game vision

16:00 – Defensive additions (Edmunds, Washington, Newsome)

20:01 – Mock draft setup & no-trade scenario

43:00 – Trade-down scenario & strategy

1:09:00 – Final draft grades & closing thoughts

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On the eve of the NFL's legal tampering period, Monte and Sal break down what the New York Giants could do as free agency begins. Monte returns from Mexico sporting a visible injury (and plenty of cartel jokes), while the duo analyzes the team's key pending free agents—Jermaine Eluemunor, Cor'Dale Flott, and Wan'Dale Robinson—predicting which will return and which are likely gone. They game out cap space after restructures, debate top needs (cornerback, interior offensive line, linebacker, run-stuffing defensive tackle, weapons), evaluate realistic targets like Elijah Vera-Tucker, Jamal Dean, Kaden Elliss, Sebastian Joseph-Day, Rico Dowdle, Dallas Goedert, and Mike Evans, and discuss building a wide-receiver-by-committee approach around Malik Nabers versus chasing a splash veteran. Expect split predictions, scheme-fit arguments, and growing excitement for the new Harbaugh/Ponte/Shane era.Timestamps (Shortened with Corrected Names):00:00 – Intro & Monte’s Mexico update01:03 – Free agency timeline & expectations01:57 – Team priorities & targets overview03:56 – Pending free agents breakdown19:15 – Cap space & restructuring plans26:30 – Cornerback targets & debate32:36 – Interior O-line targets & predictions38:44 – Linebacker targets & picks41:48 – Interior D-line targets46:58 – Weapons philosophy (run game focus)49:01 – Tight end targets & strategy53:48 – Running back targets & committee approach58:00 – Wide receiver committee & targets1:02:00+ – Final predictions & closing hypePlease Rate and Subscribe!Follow Us:@HesAGiantPod@montecri5to@queens_guy

oin Monte and Sal on He's a Giant for the ultimate NFL Combine preview as draft season officially begins! The hosts break down the latest Giants free-agency rumors and strategy, including Wand'ale Robinson’s looming payday, Cor'dale Flott’s emerging market, Jermaine Eluemunor’s shifting value, and how Joe Schoen and new head coach John Harbaugh should aggressively rebuild around young QB Jackson Dart. The highlight? Monte unveils his brand-new AI-powered analytics tool that mines years of Combine data and career Approximate Value stats to reveal the strongest predictors of NFL success by position — from sub-4.89 40s and elite height for offensive linemen to surprising (or non-existent) correlations for wide receivers and defensive backs. Packed with actionable insights, real player examples, and what to watch for this week, this is essential listening for data-driven Giants fans and draft nerds alike.Timestamps00:00:00 - Intro & Welcome00:01:12 - Giants Free Agency Rumors & Overall Strategy00:06:14 - Wandale Robinson Market Breakdown00:08:42 - Cordell Flott & Jermaine Eluemunor Outlook00:14:21 - Other Giants Free Agents (Bellinger, McFadden, Kohler Debate)00:17:58 - Why the Combine Really Matters (Medicals & Infrastructure)00:22:42 - Introducing Monty’s New AI Analytics Tool00:36:35 - Offensive Line Deep Dive (40-Time, Height, Shuttle)00:49:11 - Quarterbacks, Running Backs & Wide Receivers Metrics01:08:05 - Defensive Backs (Surprisingly Low Correlation)01:12:24 - Linebackers, Edge Rushers & Defensive Tackles01:35:30 - Production Metrics, Tool Future & Closing ThoughtsPlease Rate and Subscribe!Follow Us:@HesAGiantPod@montecri5to@queens_guy

Welcome back to He's a Giant, where Monte and Sal break down the dawn of the John Harbaugh era for the New York Giants. In this slightly earlier-than-usual episode, the guys dissect the brand-new coaching staff stacked with veteran experience (Matt Nagy, Denard Wilson, Brian Callahan, Greg Roman, Mike Bloomgren & more), the fascinating front-office power shift with Dawn Aponte reporting directly to Harbaugh, and the aggressive “push-your-chips-in” free-agency philosophy they expect the Giants to take around their young core of Jaxson Dart, Malik Nabers, Andrew Thomas, and Dexter Lawrence. From potential offensive-line overhauls (Tyler Linderbaum, Wyatt Teller, Joel Bitonio, AVT) to wide-receiver and linebacker targets, plus every scheme-fit connection under the new regime, this is the ultimate roadmap for how the Giants plan to load up and compete in 2026.

Timestamps:

00:00:08 Welcome & studio tour

00:01:45 Full coaching staff breakdown & veteran-experience theme

00:05:43 Philosophical approach to free agency & roster building

00:09:36 Dawn Aponte front-office role & Harbaugh power structure

00:16:41 “Fill the starting 22 before the draft” strategy

00:23:28 Offensive line deep dive – Linderbaum, Teller, Bitonio, AVT, etc.

00:58:08 Wide receiver & running back targets

01:08:39 Tight end options01:13:49 Linebacker & defensive line targets

01:30:28 Cornerback & safety free agents

01:45:36 Final thoughts & 2026 “all-in” outlook

Episode 94:Join Monte and Sal for a deep dive into the whirlwind of New York Giants coaching changes and strategic insights. In this episode, they break down the surprise hiring of Matt Nagy as offensive coordinator, exploring his Andy Reid-inspired West Coast offense, its fit with quarterback Jackson Dart, and potential staff additions like rising star Grant Newsome and veteran Juan Castillo. The duo dissects breaking news on Eagles' O-line guru Jeff Stoutland potentially shaking free, debating his transformative impact on the Giants' trenches and run game. They also analyze scheme pros and cons, player fits like Wan'Dale Robinson and Malik Nabers, offseason targets, and front office hires, all while blending humor, fan apologies, and bold predictions for a revamped Giants squad aiming for playoff contention.

00:00:18 Stoutland Eagles news

00:01:41 Nagy as OC announcement

00:08:01 Nagy's offense scheme

00:15:52 West Coast for Dart

00:21:42 Run game and Roman

00:35:14 Stoutland situation dive

00:53:21 Stoutland development

01:03:17 Front office hire

01:09:41 Nagy's player fits

01:16:42 O-line rebuild strategies

01:23:55 Draft prospects discussion

01:30:12 Tee Martin as QB coach

01:33:55 Closing thoughts

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In this episode of He's a Giant, hosts Monte and Sal discuss the New York Giants' coaching hires, praising new defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson for his aggressive scheme while mourning missed targets like Jim Leonhard and Todd Monken. They break down Wilson's philosophy, personnel needs, and fit, then evaluate offensive coordinator candidates such as Davis Webb, Kliff Kingsbury, Charlie Weis Jr., Tanner Engstrand, and Thomas Brown, plus potential offensive line coaches.00:01:07 Dennard Wilson00:01:46 Jim Leonhard00:17:36 Todd Monken00:23:59 Davis Webb00:34:41 Kliff Kingsbury00:40:53 Charlie Weis Jr.00:52:28 Tanner Engstrand01:05:08 Thomas Brown01:13:49 Greg RomanPlease Rate and Subscribe!Follow Us:@HesAGiantPod@montecri5to@queens_guy