Barring a surprising Eagles win over the Seahawks Monday night, the New York Giants will begin the month of December in first place in the NFC East…at 4-7. But first place is first place and Big Blue should feel good about it. They didn’t exactly do it convincingly, but their defense came up clutch late to seal a 19-17 victory over the Bengals on Sunday. The bad news for the Giants is Daniel Jones hurt his hamstring and could miss a game or more. To break down the win, Jones’ injury and being in first place, we bring you a brand new episode of the Post’s critically-acclaimed Giants podcast “Blue Rush” with Lawrence Tynes and Paul Schwartz.
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Blue Rush Podcast Opening Segment with Schwartz & Tynes:
- Daniel Jones hurts his hamstring, leaves game. Guys a bit worried about it. Would be shocked if he plays against Seahawks Sunday. Jones concerned about it a bit. Tried to come back into game and give it a go, but had to come back out again.
- Colt McCoy admitted he was rusty. He’s a serviceable QB. Full week of practice with first team will help him. He’s a good backup. Not entirely dead against Seattle.
- Defense was fantastic. Niko Lalos came off practice squad for a big game and got love from LeBron James on Twitter. Joe Judge gives players confidence that even if they are the last man on the roster, they could go out and make a play.
- Logan Ryan and Jabrill Peppers play Pro Bowl football. Xavier McKinney got out there a few times. Him and Peppers and Ryan could be a lethal trio.
- Graham Gano felt some ill effects from COVID. Had yet another big game, but Tynes felt he was not his usual self. Special teams unit was bad against kickoffs and punts.
- First place in the NFC East at 4-7. Tough schedule ahead, but a good feeling for now.
Honoring Markus Paul
Tynes then honors the late Markus Paul following his tragic passing last week. Paul was the Giants assistant strength and conditioning coach from 2007-2018 and Tynes speaks of how great a man he was.
Linda Cohn Interview:
SportsCenter Anchor since 1992, SiriusXM MadDog Sports Radio Host, In The Crease Host, Author, National Jewish Sports Hall of Famer
- Speaks about Vanderbilt kicker Sarah Fuller’s impact on sports and interviewing her after the game Saturday. Compares to when she was a goaltender on the men’s hockey team in high school.
- Thoughts on the current Giants, Daniel Jones, Dave Gettleman. Loves Joe Judge. Not sold yet on Daniel Jones. Does not love Gettleman.
- Her love for Eli Manning, him following her on Twitter, what made Eli so special.
- Favorite ESPN commercials over the years, ones she has done.
- NY sports fans like nobody else. Mets and Steve Cohen excitement. Pride in being a New Yorker.
- Women in sports and the growth over the years. More female officials, more female broadcasters, etc.
Catch up on all episodes of “Blue Rush,” a New York Giants podcast, by subscribing to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow Lawrence Tynes, Paul Schwartz and Jake Brown on Twitter @lt4kicks, @NYPost_Schwartz and @JakeBrownRadio. The next episode of the show drops Thursday.