Episode Description
On Bleav in Giants, Bob Papa is joined by The Athletic’s Ian O’Connor to break down Eli Manning missing the Hall of Fame this year and Bill Belichick’s surprising snub, highlighting the logjam of deserving candidates and the challenges of the voting process. The conversation looks back at the Giants’ 2007–2011 run, with a special focus on the often-overlooked dominance of the 2008 team and the impact of Tom Coughlin’s leadership. They then shift to the present, discussing the hiring of John Harbaugh as the Giants’ new head coach, the organizational changes underway, and why proven leadership and experience matter so much at the top.
- (1:06) Eli Manning Hall of Fame Snub
- (2:22) Hall of Fame Voting System Issues
- (14:09) Tom Coughlin's Hall of Fame Case
- (17:00) Bill Belichick's Character and Legacy
- (23:33) The 2008 Giants Team
- (33:55) John Harbaugh's Vision for the Giants
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