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"The Patriots Way" by Bill Belichick - Mentioned as a contrast to the Giants' player development, referencing the idea that Patriots free agents might not perform as well on other teams, while Giants players seem to perform better away from the Giants.
People Mentioned
Brian Daboll (Former Giants Head Coach) - The primary subject of the episode, discussing his firing.
J.P. (Host) - Co-host of the podcast.
Malik Neighbors - Mentioned as a core player from the 2022 playoff team who has since left the Giants.
Daniel Jones (Colts Quarterback) - Mentioned as a former Giants player who is having a successful reclamation story with the Colts.
Saquon Barkley (Former Giants Running Back) - Mentioned as a former Giants player who won a Super Bowl and had a 2,000-yard rushing season after leaving the Giants.
Bill Belichick (New England Patriots Head Coach) - Referenced in the context of the "Patriots Way" and how players perform differently on different teams.
Joe Shane (Giants General Manager) - Discussed as a potential candidate for firing along with Brian Daboll.
Kayvon Thibodeaux (Giants Defensive Player) - Mentioned as a first-round draft pick who has not panned out as expected.
Evan Neal (Giants Offensive Player) - Mentioned as a first-round draft pick who has not panned out as expected and was in trade rumors.
Abdul Carter (Player) - Mentioned as a player drafted to do the same thing as Kayvon Thibodeaux.
John Mara (Giants Owner) - Mentioned as the source of the mandate to protect the franchise quarterback.
Russell Wilson (Player) - Mentioned as a backup quarterback who would have to come in when Jackson Dart left games due to injury.
Clint Kubiak (Seahawks Offensive Coordinator) - Discussed as a potential head coaching candidate for the Giants due to his work with Sam Darnold and the Seahawks offense.
Sam Darnold (Seahawks Quarterback) - Mentioned as a player whose development Clint Kubiak has helped.
Cliff Kingsbury (Former NFL Head Coach/Current Offensive Coordinator) - Discussed as a potential head coaching candidate for the Giants due to his work with Jalen Daniels and Kyler Murray.
Jalen Daniels (Player) - Mentioned as a player Cliff Kingsbury has worked with, highlighting his play style and the offense that suits him.
Kyler Murray (Arizona Cardinals Quarterback) - Mentioned as a player Cliff Kingsbury previously coached.
Dan Quinn (Commanders Defensive Coordinator) - Mentioned in the context of defensive deficiencies and potential coaching moves.
Joe Brady (Bills Offensive Coordinator) - Discussed as a potential head coaching candidate for the Giants due to his work with Josh Allen.
Josh Allen (Buffalo Bills Quarterback) - Mentioned as a player Joe Brady has helped develop.
Ken Dorsey (Former Bills Offensive Coordinator) - Mentioned as a predecessor to Joe Brady.
Lane Kiffin (Ole Miss Head Coach) - Discussed as a potential, albeit "crazy," head coaching candidate for the Giants due to his familiarity with Jackson Dart.
Dexter Lawrence (Giants Player) - Mentioned humorously as a player who might play running back under Lane Kiffin.
Joe Judge (Former Giants Head Coach/Ole Miss Staff) - Mentioned as someone who works at Ole Miss and might have influence on the Giants' draft picks.
Organizations & Institutions
New York Giants - The NFL team whose head coach firing and potential future are being discussed.
Indianapolis Colts - The team Daniel Jones is currently playing for.
New England Patriots - Referenced in the context of player performance on different teams.
Tennessee Titans - Mentioned in the context of coaching and GM decisions.
Washington Commanders - Mentioned in relation to Dan Quinn and their defensive struggles.
Atlanta Falcons - Referenced in the context of a past coaching decision with Dan Quinn and Kyle Shanahan.
Buffalo Bills - The team for which Joe Brady is the offensive coordinator.
Oakland Raiders - Mentioned as Lane Kiffin's former NFL head coaching position.
Ole Miss - The college football program where Jackson Dart and Lane Kiffin are currently involved.
Tools & Software
Paramount Plus - Mentioned as a streaming platform for NFL on CBS games.
Websites & Online Resources
NFL on CBS - The broadcast package for the games discussed.
Other Resources
2022 Draft - Referenced as the draft where the Giants selected Kayvon Thibodeaux and Evan Neal.
NFC - Mentioned in relation to Daniel Jones's team.
AFC - Mentioned in relation to Daniel Jones's team and other AFC teams.
AFC West - Mentioned in relation to a specific NFL matchup.