Giants Turmoil: Carter Drama, Coaching Candidates, Pick 2 Fallout
Send us a textGiants fans, this episode is a full ride through the chaos surrounding Big Blue right now. We start with rookie linebacker Abdul Carter getting benched for the opening drive against the Packers, the confusing reports about a missed walkthrough, and his public response taking accountability while pushing back on the narrative. We talk about what this means for the standards in the building, how young players respond to being called out, and whether this is a blip or a warning sign for a future leader on defense.From there, we shift to interim head coach Mike Kafka. He says it’s “status quo” and that the staff is attacking this week with fresh ideas, but what does that really mean for his job security? We break down how the offense has looked under his direction, how he has handled Jaxson Dart, and whether he’s auditioning for a full-time role or just stabilizing things until ownership makes its next big decision.We also dive into Dart’s situation as he works through the protocol and is encouraged to adjust the way he runs to protect his long-term health. We compare him to other aggressive quarterbacks, discuss how much you can realistically change a young player’s style, and what kind of balance the Giants need between playmaking and durability.Then it’s all about the coaching carousel. Names like Matt Nagy, Arthur Smith, and Chris Shula are starting to appear as possible candidates if the Giants make another head coaching change. We walk through what each type of coach would bring to this roster, how they would mesh with stars like Malik Nabers, Andrew Thomas, Brian Burns, and Dexter Lawrence, and what kind of leader this locker room needs next.Finally, we go deep on the draft and what happens if the Giants land the second overall pick. Using trade simulations, we go through packages from teams like the Browns, Saints, Jets, Vikings, and Steelers that would allow the Giants to move down, add premium picks, and still land high-impact players. With young talent already in place, including Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo, we ask whether trading down for a massive haul is the smartest way to fill multiple holes and accelerate the rebuild.Thank you for listening and for supporting 2 Giants Goofballs: New York Giants News & Updates. You made it to the bottom of the show notes so you must like the show!Show Everyone You are a Goofball By Checking Out Our Merchandise Store https://2giantgoofballs-shop.fourthwall.com/Support the Show on Buy Me a Coffee - Kill Our Livers Buy Us Beers! https://buymeacoffee.com/2giantgoofballsSubscribe to Our YouTube Channel - Best Way to Watch Our Content https://www.youtube.com/@2giantgoofballs?sub_confirmation=1Become a Member of the YouTube Goofball Channel for Perks https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-tiLjkehiawtN-v6gMFViA/joinFollow us On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/2giantgoofballsFollow us On X https://x.com/2giantgoofballsPrefer Audio Only? Check Out Those Options Here https://2giantgoofballs.buzzsprout.com/Support the show