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Carl Banks believes Giants QB Daniel Jones may have been ‘shell-shocked’ in 2023

New York Giants legend Carl Banks thinks QB Daniel Jones may have been “shell-shocked” in 2023 due to the team’s porous OL.

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones has been the subject of scrutiny since he was drafted in 2019. He’s gone through three coaching changes and an entire front office change in five years, but NFL metrics don’t really care about your circumstances.

Last season was Jones’ worst to date, even before he was injured.

But there may have been a specific reason for Jones’ regression in 2023. Giants legend Carl Banks feels he may have been “shellshocked” as the result of the beating taken behind one of the worst offensive lines in NFL history.

“And the other thing . . . is his mental state, right? He’s been beat up and I don’t have any doubt that he’ll go out and he’ll compete,” Banks said on the Bleav in Giants podcast. “But when the lights come on and the bullets start to fly, is he PTSD? Is he traumatized? Is he having flashbacks? Right? Is he shell-shocked because he took a lot of punishment and it impacted his judgment in the game?

“And that’s not an excuse. It’s fair and it’s not a lie. You know, when people say, well, you know, Daniel just can’t do this and you blame everything on the offensive line. Well, that’s how it works in the NFL. Quarterback to have time, (they) make good judgments. Quarterbacks get hit a lot, they make bad judgments.”

Banks said several things in that statement that everyone needs to see: PTSD, traumatized, and flashbacks. If you’ve ever been traumatized or had PTSD related to trauma, you know that when the trigger shows up, your body and brain slip into survival mode.

When that happens, a person has limited control over how their body responds. This means that a person could freeze up (a real problem for a QB) or run straight into danger to go through it (likely causing injury).

No one wants to say this can be his excuse but if Jones is having a trauma response because his line previously failed him resulting in hits he shouldn’t have had to take, that is absolutely not his fault. It’s an organizational failure and one that will negatively impact Jones for, potentially, the rest of his career.

Was Jones ‘shellshocked’ as Banks suspects? It’s hard to say. But it would certainly explain some of his reactions last year.

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Carl Banks calls for the end of personal attacks against Saquon Barkley

Carl Banks says it’s time for New York Giants fans to quit with their personal attacks against Philadelphia Eagles RB Saquon Barkley.

New York Giants Ring of Honoree and current radio analyst, Carl Banks, has had enough. He is calling for a cease-fire from Giant fans who have been lambasting Saquon Barkley since he signed on with the rival Philadelphia Eagles in free agency last week.

“Saquon Barkley has put this team on his back. He’s a New Yorker, once a Giant, always a Giant,” Banks said on the Bleav in Giants podcast. “And that fits him. And I hate the effing Eagles. I do.

“And I’m going to root for Saquon Barkley for 15 weeks. I’m going to wish him love and success for 15 weeks. The other two weeks, I hope he gets two yards. And if they see him in the third week, I hope he gets less yards than that.

“Other than that, the kid has been everything that you would want a star player to be within your organization and outside of your organization. And, you know, again, I’m not singling out all fans but some of the behavior, some of the rhetoric towards you.”

Barkley was not assigned the franchise tag this offseason, as he was last year, and became a free agent. He quickly inked a three-year deal with Philly worth a reported $37.5 million which added to the fans’ ire.

It was later learned the Giants did not make Barkley an offer nor a counteroffer once he became a free agent.

The Giants then moved on at running back, signing free agent Devin Singletary and angling towards a running back ‘by committee’ approach.

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Giants legend Carl Banks steps in after Breece Hall harassed at airport

An angry autograph seeker became confrontational with Jets RB Breece Hall before New York Giants legend Carl Banks stepped in.

The rivalry between the New York Giants and the New York Jets began with their first meeting in 1970. They’ve shared a city since the Jets were formed in 1954 but didn’t meet on the field for 24 years.

Since that first meeting, though, these sibling teams have battled hard.

Similar to real-life siblings, just because the Jets and Giants don’t like each other on the field doesn’t mean they will let a member of the opposing team get harassed by anyone else.

A prime example of this happened when Jets running back Breece Hall returned to New York after spending a week celebrating the Super Bowl in Las Vegas.

While waiting for his luggage at the baggage claim, Hall was approached by a fan who wanted his autograph. Hall didn’t want to sign whatever the fan had, which is his right, and so he declined.

The fan, though, wasn’t happy about it and a confrontation ensued. Witnesses did their duty and recorded what happened from there.

In the video, which is not safe for work (NSFW), you can hear the disgruntled fan saying, “So, be a man. If you’re gonna slap me, slap me!”

Hall, though, managed to keep his cool and that’s when Giants legend Carl Banks stepped in. Literally. He put his entire body between Hall and the fan and encouraged the fan to move along.

It wasn’t until a bystander reminded the fan that getting into an altercation at an airport was a federal offense that the ticked-off fan finally walked away.

TMZ Sports asked Banks why he helped Hall, to which Banks said that he wasn’t “going to stand by and let his buddy get screwed with.”

Like any big brother or sister, the Giants won’t let anyone mess with their younger sibling. Banks is the epitome of what it means to be a professional, and this is a shining example of why he is so respected across the globe.

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Carl Banks: Giants QB Daniel Jones ‘has to play better’ in 2024

New York Giants great Carl Banks says quarterback Daniel Jones will have to play better in 2024 or risk being shown the door.

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones regressed in 2023 before suffering a serious neck injury and, eventually, a season-ending ACL tear.

The step back came after Jones signed a four-year, $160 million contract that was widely panned by fans and NFL media alike. It has thrust the Giants into a precarious position as they hold the No. 6 overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft.

Despite all of that, general manager Joe Schoen remains committed to Jones as the team’s starter — when healthy. The team is hopeful he returns in time for training camp but there is a very real possibility that Jones misses games next season.

Whenever he does return, the leash will be short. Jones will have to play better from the jump, says retired Giants great Carl Banks.

“I am, for transparency, a big Daniel Jones fan. But I will be the first to say that he took a step back this past year,” Banks told Mail Sport.

“But I’ll also add context to that and say, I can understand why. His offensive line was awful. He took so many hits early. And people don’t want to understand that quarterbacks under duress — and I would challenge any individual who just continues to criticize the effectiveness of a quarterback who continues to get hit, I would challenge you to stand anywhere and get hit by a 2×4, about five times in a row and see if you can make great decisions.”

The Giants’ offensive line surrendered 85 sacks this past season, the second-most in NFL history. And all three of the team’s quarterbacks — Jones, Tyrod Taylor, and Tommy DeVito — suffered injuries as a result of the porous line. It was undeniably a factor in the poor quarterback play.

“It does impair your decision-making because I was one of those guys who was doing that to quarterbacks, so I know how it impacts them,” Banks said. “But he has to play better when he gets healthy. He will have to resume where he was starting to ascend to, and if he doesn’t, they’re gonna move on.”

That’s the nature of business in the NFL. Whether Jones is at fault or not, it’s a what have you done for me lately league. And with a potential out in his contract following the 2024 season, DJ had better find a way to make it work or his time in East Rutherford, as Banks suggests, will be up.

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Giants great Carl Banks explains WFAN departure: ‘Not a platform I want to be on’

New York Giants legend Carl Banks explains his departure from WFAN earlier this month, saying it’s not a platform he wants to be on.

New York Giants Ring of Honor member Carl Banks resigned from his weekly spot on WFAN earlier this month after getting into a heated debate with hosts Brandon Tierney and Sal Licata.

Banks was staunchly defending second-year edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux to a fault (according to the hosts) and was hung up on. He decided to take his talents elsewhere.

“My father was a great debater. I’ve got no problem with debating,” Banks said on “The Michael Kay Show” on Wednesday, via NJ Advance Media. “I have a problem with debating someone who will not acknowledge facts. It’s a waste of time at that point.”

Banks, a two-time Super Bowl champion with the Giants who serves as an on-air game analyst on the team’s radio broadcasts, explained what happened that day on the air.

“I’ve got nothing but love for Brandon. I don’t know Sal, but I respect his fandom, I respect his enthusiasm,” Banks said. “Yes, it’s disrespectful to be hung up on. We had that conversation. But the realization to me is that that’s not a platform I want to be on.

“I think they speak facts a lot, but when you want to have a position on someone and you want to ask me about it, and you tell me you haven’t seen that person or you don’t watch that person. I’m like, ‘Well, what are we talking about?’ ‘Cause I’m going to tell you what he’s doing, and if you can only tell me what he’s not doing, then you’re not paying attention to what he’s doing.”

Talk radio isn’t for everyone, and Banks feels he just might not be suited for the aural clickbait universe.

“It just wasn’t for me,” Banks said. “I won’t say I’m bigger than them, but I’m bigger than arguing back and forth with people … going back and forth when a fact is sitting right here as plain as this cup.”

Perhaps somewhat fittingly, Thibodeaux is among the league leaders in sacks (11.0) and is headed for a possible Pro Bowl nod.

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Giants’ Deonte Banks called out Commanders after Week 11 win

Following a Week 11 victory, New York Giants rookie CB Deonte Banks went on a wild NSFW rant about the Commanders and WR Terry McLaurin.

Following a 31-19 upset victory over the Washington Commanders in Week 11, New York Giants rookie cornerback Deonte Banks, who gave up a late touchdown, posted an NSFW rant on his social media accounts.

In it, Banks lashes out against the Commanders while taking aim at wide receiver Terry McLaurin, who was limited to five receptions for just 43 yards in the game.

“Coulda came and got me at 16, and they didn’t. Now I’m 2-0 against you bum (expletive) boys,” Banks said in the video. “(Expletive) the Commanders. They think they slick. They finna see me two times a year until the end of my career. Two times a year. Shoulda came and got me.

“I’m just tryna figure out, though, did 17 play today? That’s all I want to know. Did he play today? I just wanna know if he played.”

Banks, who was born and raised in Baltimore before playing college ball at Maryland, is still clearly sour that his hometown team passed him up in favor of Emmanuel Forbes.

Giants legend Carl Banks, who fully supports the rookie’s swag, says Banks needs to love the team he’s with and keep the rest off of social media.

“Love the one you with,” Banks wrote on X. “Be Giant. Save that (expletive) for Thanksgiving dinner with the fam, not the social media.”

Banks, who recorded his first career interception in Week 7 against the Commanders, has outplayed Forbes so far this season but has fallen off a bit in recent weeks.

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Giants legend Carl Banks resigns from weekly spot on WFAN

Giants legend Carl Banks has resigned from his spot on WFAN’s midday show after an ugly clash with hosts Brandon Tierney and Sal Licata.

New York Giants legend Carl Banks has resigned from his role on WFAN’s midday show after clashing with Brandon Tierney and Sal Licata last week.

The standoff arose after the co-hosts heavily criticized Giants linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux, slamming him for anything from his motor to the way his body looks to how he dresses.

“He stinks, dude. There’s nothing about his game that jumps out to me,” Licata said. “His body looks awkward (and) he’s not fast.”

Banks called into the show the following day, which was his usual spot, and the trio talked for roughly 20 minutes. The conversation became increasingly heated before Licata finally instructed his producers to hang up on Banks.

“I can’t take it anymore. Pull him down, seriously. We have to have a voice here and I appreciate the time Carl, thank you,” Licata said as the call ended.

It was a stunning moment in New York sports talk radio history and it did not go without consequences. Although WFAN attempted to smooth things over with Banks, he ultimately felt too disrespected to return and terminated his role.

During their Wednesday show, Licata and Tierney addressed Banks’ resignation.

“Usually in this spot, we have Carl Banks on. Last week we had a testy debate with Carl. Right on the air afterwards, I came on and apologized for the way that it ended, kind of cutting the call short there after 20 minutes,” Licata said, via the New York Post. “I also called him during the week, and also apologized. He said all was good. But Carl just doesn’t want to do the spot anymore, so we move on.”

“Yeah, we move on,” Tierney added.

Tierney says he spoke to Banks on Tuesday and they had a “great talk” but, ultimately, the two-time Super Bowl champion would not be returning to their show.

“Listen, things are gonna happen in this medium, when you bring a lot of passion to a topic, as certainly we did that day, and hopefully every day. And Carl did that day. When things go awry, as they sometimes do, you gotta own it. And I think we did. And I think Carl did as well,” Tierney said.

Maybe next time they won’t pull the plug on a New York Giants legend who has probably forgotten more about football than others will ever know.

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WFAN hosts hang up on Carl Banks amid Kayvon Thibodeaux debate

In the middle of a debate about New York Giants LB Kayvon Thibodeaux, WFAN hosts Brandon Tierney and Sal Licata hung up on Carl Banks.

New York sports talk radio is a bit of a circus. It always has been and that’s part of the allure.

People in New York, whether they are fans or analysts, are passionate about sports and especially passionate about their New York Giants in recent years. Fiery debate is a staple of everyday life but things took an ugly and unexpected turn this week.

On Tuesday, WFAN host Sal Licata took aim at Giants linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux but did it in a rather odd way.

“He stinks, dude. There’s nothing about his game that jumps out to me,” Licata said. “His body looks awkward (and) he’s not fast.”

Licata then transitioned from criticizing Thibodeaux’s physique to offering commentary on his fashion sense.

“What does he do? He runs his mouth and he dresses nicely,” Licata added.

Retired Giants legend Carl Banks took exception to Licata’s commentary and join he and co-host Brandon Tierney during their show on Wednesday. To say things did not go smoothly would be an understatement.

“This unhealthy obsession for finding what is wrong with Kayvon Thibodeaux is bordering weird,” Banks told the WFAN duo. “You talk about you don’t like a guy’s body? The guy just had a game that would put him in the running for Defensive Player of the Week. He had seven or eight pressures. Go look at Khalil Mack and see if he even had five pressures

“You don’t have to like him. You don’t even have to like his body. But tell me you watched the game before you say he just stands there and you don’t like his body. He had a monster game. What are we talking about?”

Things became increasingly volatile as Banks and Licata began talking over each other. And when Banks would not back down, Licata instructed the producers to end the call. And they did. Abruptly.

“I can’t take it anymore. Pull him down, seriously. We have to have a voice here and I appreciate the time Carl, thank you,” Licata said as the call ended.

“I hate that that comes across as disrespectful ’cause I really do love Carl,” Tierney said a bit later. “And he loves us, but after a while, it’s too much. You can’t tell us how to do a show.”

Banks later took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share his thoughts on the show and how it ended.

Whatever your opinion on Thibodeaux, it’s not a good look for WFAN, the Giants’ flagship station, to cut the line on Banks. He’s one of the greatest players in franchise history, belongs in the Hall of Fame, and currently serves as an on-air analyst alongside Bob Papa.

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Giants legends chime in on Saquon Barkley situation

Giants legends Ottis Anderson and Carl Banks shared their thoughts on the Saquon Barkley situation.

New York Giants fans want the Saquon Barkley situation to end amicably and equitably for all parties — and it still may.

The star running back will stage his holdout and then likely report to the team in time for the 2023 regular season. He won’t, however, be any wealthier than he was when it began. Whether or not he will harbor any ill feelings towards the Giants going forward remains to be seen.

Two Giants Ring of Honorees — two-time Super Bowl champions Ottis Anderson and Carl Banks — both weighed-in on the Barkley affair this week and added some level-headed perspectives to the situation.

Anderson told the New York Post that Barkley only has himself to blame for how things unfolded. He said that Barkley should have pulled the trigger on the offer the Giants made him last fall (approximately $12-14 million per annum) instead of trying to squeeze more out of them.

Instead, he’ll be forced to play on the franchise-tag tender price of $10.1 million this year.

“I get where Barkley feels he’s at the point in his career where he wants that one big check, that one big contract, because everybody wants that, because you’re not sure you’re gonna get another one,’’ Anderson said. “Two years from now, he’ll be in his seventh year, and that’s when most teams let go of running backs. I wish him luck, but management is looking at it totally differently than how Barkley is looking at it.

“Management is saying you were great your rookie year, then you had two years or three years in between where you were injured and then you had a great year last year,” he continued. “So they’re looking at it out of five years you only had three good years.’’

Banks, speaking on his podcast with radio partner, Bob Papa, advised the Giants running back to take his medicine and make the best of it, even telling him to hire a branding expert to seek opportunities outside of football in the New York market to make the lost revenue he “left on the table.”

“Don’t be a principled fool,” Banks tweeted.

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5 reasons Giants legend Carl Banks is deserving of Hall of Fame

Retired New York Giants linebacker Carl Banks is deserving of the Pro Football Hall of Fame and here are five reasons why.

This week is was announced that former New York Giants linebacker Carl Banks was named a semifinalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Banks was one of eight individuals with ties to the Giants on the list of 31 ‘senior’ players and 29 coach/contributors advancing to the semifinal round for possible induction.

Quarterback Charlie Conerly, running back Ottis Anderson, defensive back Everson Walls and former head coaches Tom Coughlin and Dan Reeves also made the cut.

Here are five reasons why Banks should receive further consideration for Canton.