Join Drew & Rob on 2 Giants Goofballs: A New York Giants Podcast as we break down Episode 1 of Hard Knocks Offseason, premiering on 7/2 at 9 PM on HBO and the Max streaming service. We discuss the key moments and insights from the episode and share our reactions to what the show revealed about the Giants' offseason.

Key Topics:

Joe Schoen talks about his journey in the NFL, starting as a scouting assistant in Carolina, and how he used to eat peanut butter and jelly sandwiches because they were cheap. The show paints him as a blue-collar guy who doesn't listen to outside noise and isn't familiar with sports radio channels.

The show refers to Daniel Jones as a "$40M question mark" and discusses his injury issues. Schoen emphasizes the need for a contingency plan while showing a montage of Jones working out to recover from his ACL injury. Despite the challenges, Schoen expresses his commitment to Jones, albeit with plenty of colorful language.

The episode delves into the Giants' defensive legacy, highlighting legendary DCs Tom Landry and Bill Belichick. They discuss Wink Martindale's departure and feature Dexter Lawrence praising Bowen's defenses against the rush. Schoen and Daboll are enthusiastic about improving the rushing defense, and Bowen outlines his vision, emphasizing the importance of the ILB position and questioning the roles of Boogie Basham and Ryder Anderson.

Joe Schoen attends the East West Shrine Bowl and talks about the importance of seeing all the players. He catches up with Frank Gore and reflects on scouting Devin Singletary. Schoen also discusses the challenges of managing Saquon's workload and the data suggesting RBs drop off at 27.

At the Senior Bowl, Schoen meets with Dan Morgan, GM of the Panthers, and jokes about trading up to the 6th pick. Morgan inquires about trading for Brian Burns, and Schoen humorously references his 93-year-old grandmother's fondness for Notre Dame QB Sam Hartman.

The show opens with a focus on the impending Barkley decision. The Giants analyze free agent RBs and discuss the possibility of tagging and trading Barkley. Schoen mentions letting Barkley test the market and come back with his best offer. There is a candid discussion with Mara about the impact of not having Barkley and the potential of drafting or signing another RB. The episode highlights Schoen's reluctance to franchise tag Barkley, given the crowded FA RB class and his age.

Next week will cover the NFL Combine.

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