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May 10, 2025; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll greets linebacker Abdul Carter (51)

Big Blue Breakdown Live: NY Giants Optimistic After Minicamp

Head coach Brian Daboll sent his players off on their summer break with some optimism. Which elements are providing the team with a positive vibe and what was his message to the players?

Paul Dottino
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May 10, 2025; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll greets linebacker Abdul Carter (51)
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Big Blue Breakdown Live: NY Giants Optimistic After Minicamp

Head coach Brian Daboll sent his players off on their summer break with some optimism. Which elements are providing the team with a positive vibe and what was his message to the players?

Paul Dottino
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New York Giants safety Tyler Nubin (27) catches a ball in a drill during Mandatory Minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Giants Training Center in East Rutherford on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
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Big Blue Breakdown Live: NY Giants Minicamp Day 1 Recap

All of the signed players are required to be in attendance as the team goes through its final two days of practice before summer vacation. How did the session go?

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East Rutherford, NJ -- June 5, 2025 -- Quarterback, Russell Wilson and Coach Brian Daboll as the New York Giants players participate in their 2025 OTAÕs at the Quest Diagnostic Giants Training Center in East Rutherford.
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Big Blue Breakdown Live: Giants begin fine tuning

How does the team look at they which areas are being worked on going into mini-camp and the remaining OTA practices before the summer break?

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Sep 14, 1997; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; FILE PHOTO; New York Giants tight end Howard Cross (87) in action against the Baltimore Ravens at Giants Stadium.
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Big Blue Breakdown Live: A Giants legend offers advice and an OTA recap

What did Super Bowl champion tight end Howard Cross impart on the players as part of head coach Brian Daboll's "return of Giants legends" program? And how is the team progressing?

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May 10, 2025; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants linebacker Abdul Carter (51) participates in a drill during rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
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Big Blue Breakdown Live: OTAs Provide First Look at 2025 Giants

Phase 3 of the off-season program begins and the highly-anticipated rookie class, led by Abdul Carter and Jaxson Dart, joins the rest of the team on the field. What can we learn?

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Jan 5, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (1) runs with the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field.
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Big Blue Breakdown Live: Giants WR Malik Nabers a future Olympian?

Might the Giants receiver be a good fit to participate in the 2028 Olympics flag football due to the new rules passed by the NFL at the owners' meetings? And what is becoming of the Tush Push and onside kick?

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Nov 28, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA;  New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll reacts against the Dallas Cowboys during the second half at AT&T Stadium.
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Big Blue Breakdown: The Pros and Cons of Giants' 2025 Schedule

Here's a strategic look at how the 2025 NFL schedule may help and hinder the Giants' fortunes this season.

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Dec 21, 2024; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Southern Methodist Mustangs quarterback Kevin Jennings (7) is sacked by Penn State Nittany Lions defensive end Abdul Carter (11) during the third quarter in the first round of the College Football Playoff at Beaver Stadium.
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Big Blue Breakdown Live: What Should Giants Expect from Abdul Carter's Rookie Season?

Former Giants and Penn State linebacker Brandon Short considers how first-round pick Abdul Carter can help the team while transitioning to the NFL.

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Nov 30, 2024; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; ) Penn State Nittany Lions defensive end Abdul Carter (11) sacks Maryland Terrapins quarterback MJ Morris (7) during the first quarter at Beaver Stadium.
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Big Blue Breakdown Live: How Can This Draft Class Help the Giants?

CBS Sports HQ football analyst Emory Hunt chimes in to discuss the team's draft choices, their sleeper pick, and what fans can expect to see from the rookies this season and beyond.

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Apr 25, 2025; East Rutherford, NJ, US; New York Giants president John Mara (far left), general manager Joe Schoen (left), Jaxson Dart, Abdul Carter, and head coach Brian Daboll (right) pose for photos prior to the start of the press conference to introduce the Giants first round draft picks.
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New York Giants 2025 Draft Recap with Coach Gene Clemons of "A Giant Issue"

Coach Gene Clemons breaks down every Giants draft move for you on his live stream of "A Giant Issue" podcast.

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Apr 24, 2025; Green Bay, WI, USA;  Laptop computers at the NFL Inspire Change Draft Event at Oneida Elementary School.
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Recapping Giants’ Draft Day 1 and Previewing Day 2 (Big Blue Breakdown Live Podcast)

NFL Draft expert Ric Serritella offers his breakdown of the team's first-round haul with an eye on what it may do the rest of the way.

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Jul 24, 2024; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen talks to media before the start of training camp at Quest Diagnostics Training Facility.
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Big Blue Breakdown Live: Giants at a Draft Crossroads

Former Giants linebacker Jonathan Casillas reviewed the team's draft needs, and long-time NFL reporter Vic Carucci of SiriusXM NFL Radio sorted through the latest draft whispers and how they could impact the path Giants GM Joe Schoen takes.

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ASU Sun Devils defensive lineman Anthonie Cooper (96) tries to block the pass of Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) at Mountain America Stadium on Oct 7, 2023.
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Big Blue Breakdown Live: QB Musical Chairs with Matt Simms

How soon will the New York Giants take a quarterback in the upcoming NFL Draft? Or could they opt to beef up the rest of their roster, pass on a QB, and grab a rookie next year?

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Dec 21, 2024; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions defensive end Abdul Carter (11) reacts after sacking Southern Methodist Mustangs quarterback Kevin Jennings (7) during the third quarter in the first round of the College Football Playoff at Beaver Stadium.
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Big Blue Breakdown Live: Should the Giants Grab Penn State Edge Abdul Carter or Pass?

The Penn State pass rusher appears to have a very good chance of being on the NFL Draft board when the Giants pick at No. 3. How does the stress reaction in his foot discovered at the Combine impact his stock, or do they take him, regardless?

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Jan 9, 2025; Miami, FL, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions defensive end Abdul Carter (11) celebrates a tackle on Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Riley Leonard (13) in the first half in the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium.
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Big Blue Breakdown Live: Should the Giants Grab Penn State Edge Abdul Carter or Pass?

The Penn State pass rusher appears to have a very good chance of being on the NFL Draft board when the Giants pick at No. 3. How does the stress reaction in his foot discovered at the Combine impact his stock, or do they take him, regardless?

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Dec 28, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes quarterback Cam Ward (1) drops back to pass against the Iowa State Cyclones in the first quarter during the Pop Tarts Bowl at Camping World Stadium.
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Big Blue Breakdown Live: Should Giants Trade up to Get Miami QB Cam Ward?

Hurricanes QB Cam Ward is the consensus top pick in the upcoming NFL Draft. How likely will the Tennessee Titans use the top pick on him? What should the Giants at No. 3 or any other team offer to trade up for him?

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Oct 19, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Colorado Buffalos quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) with wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium.
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Big Blue Breakdown Live: Giants a Better Fit for Sanders or Hunter?

On tonight's Big Blue Breakdown, we look at the Colorado Buffaloes' top two prospects and which is the best fit for the Giants.

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Jan 30, 2025; Orlando, FL, USA; AFC quarterback Russell Wilson of the Pittsburgh Steelers (3) throws the ball during the Passing the Test event at the Pro Bowl Skills Challenge at Nicholson Fieldhouse.
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Big Blue Breakdown Live: Giants Have Pending Deal with Russell Wilson

GM Joe Schoen said he was seeking a veteran starting quarterback who would make the Giants as competitive as possible and help them win games this season.

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Oct 28, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  New York Giants helmets on the sidelines against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the third quarter at Acrisure Stadium.
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Big Blue Breakdown Live: Giants Re-set Without a QB

The Giants were among the NFL's most active teams during the first week of free agency but on one key element is still missing.

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Aug 26, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll (right) and general manager Joe Schoen (left) talk before a game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium.
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Giants Near End of Quarterback Search (Big Blue Breakdown Live)

Which veteran quarterback will the Giants end up with? The answer could be coming soon.

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Feb 25, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen speaks during the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center.
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New York Giants Free Agency Outlook: Big Blue Breakdown Podcast

How well can the New York Giants fortify its weakest links through free agency?

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But the star quarterback and Rams hope to redo his deal and stay together.

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Big Blue Breakdown Live!: Sizing Up Giants' Potential Moves

The NFL's tagging window has opened, and the projected salary cap appears to be higher than anticipated. How do these factors potentially affect the Giants' plans?

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Feb 3, 2008; Glendale, AZ, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress (17) catches the game-winning touchdown as New England Patriots cornerback Ellis Hobbs (27) defends in the fourth quarter during Super Bowl XLII at the University of Phoenix Stadium.  The New York Giants defeated the New England Patriots 17-14.
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Ahead of the 2025 free agency period next month, Big Blue Breakdown host Paul Dottino takes a look at the Giants' best UFA acquisitions in the salary cap era.

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Feb 3, 2008; Glendale, AZ, USA; New York Giants wide receiver David Tyree (85) pulls down a pass over New England Patriots safety Rodney Harrison (37) in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl XLII at the University of Phoenix Stadium. New York Giants defeated the New England Patriots with a final of 17-14.
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All-time New York Giants Super Bowl Lineup: Which Players from Giants' Five Super Bowls Made the Cut?

Some choices for the New York Giants' all-time Super Bowl team were no-brainers, while others created a debate.

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