Why Arvell Reese is the Perfect Fit for the Giants' New Defense with Bucky Brooks

On Bleav in Giants, Bob Papa and Carl Banks are joined by analyst and former scout Bucky Brooks to break down the Giants' draft class, Arvell Reese, the team's emerging identity, and a renewed commitment to physicality. Brooks explains why Reese was the true playmaker at Ohio State and how he fits perfectly into New York's revamped, aggressive front seven. With additions like Colton Hood and a clear commitment to "bully ball," the Giants are building a roster designed to control games, run the football, and create defensive chaos. Plus, Brooks highlights a league-wide shift: offenses leaning on the run game and defenses adapting with bigger, more versatile personnel. The Giants, along with teams like the Jets and Buccaneers, stood out for drafting to identity and culture rather than just positional value. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.