Brian Burns finishes 2nd in NFL with 16.5 sacks behind Myles Garrett, future of NY Giants, Jaxon Dart, Abdul Carter, new coach, family roots, learning the harsh reality of NFL as a business and is Anime a grown man hobby?

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4.9 • 3.2K Ratings

🗓️ 9 January 2026

⏱️ 55 minutes

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Today on The Pivot Podcast, we’re joined by one of the NFL’s most dominant edge rushers — Brian Burns. Coming off a record-breaking season with the New York Giants, where he racked up 16.5 sacks — second most in the NFL behind Myles Garrett, Brian opens up about the defining moments of his career and the evolution of his game. He reflects on leaving the Carolina Panthers, what that transition meant personally and professionally, and how embracing change pushed him to another level. Brian opens up on his personal experience on the NFL being a business and no matter how many times you hear it, you don't truly know until you've gone through it and the impact of leaving a city he thought would be his career-home. Despite a record-setting year for Burns, the team success of Giants is something that weighs on him and is committed to turning his focus to building off the positives and has high hopes for what a new coach will add to the organization. From key veteran leadership to the electric play of quarterback Jaxon Dart, Brian believes New York's future is bright because of Dart's confidence, the skill level of offensive weapons, and young bulls like Adbul Carter being a fierce competitor with strong years ahead. Brian also gets candid about family, the role they’ve played in keeping him grounded, and how perspective off the field fuels excellence on it. From navigating expectations in a new city to discussing the future of the Giants, leadership, and legacy, this conversation goes far beyond stats and highlights. And of course, the guys have some laughs, as Channing knows Brian from the time he was a young boy living in south Florida as they exchange some stories of how Brian remembers Channing from back then haha. And that spirited love continues to now as Channing gets on him about having grown man hobbies vs the anime collection he boasts. This is an honest, insightful look into the mindset of an elite competitor — one who understands that growth, sacrifice, and purpose are just as important as production. Pivot Family, please like, comment and hit the subscribe button, we love hearing from you and appreciate the support always! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:27.7	of Slack Business Plus. New York Giants Pro Bowler Brian Burns has been a winner his whole life. His
0:34.0	moms was a hustler. And he and his brother even joked that she breeds defensive ends.
0:39.8	So it's no surprise that he etched his name in Giants' lore with names like Strayhan and Taylor.
0:45.1	And he only trailed to great Miles Garrett for Sacks in 2025. Even with all of his individual
0:51.8	success, team's success has eluded him in New York and in
0:56.7	Carolina, the team that drafted both him and his older brother.
1:01.8	Burns seemed optimistic, excited about young stars like Jackson Dart, Cam Scataboo,
1:07.7	and Abdul Carter.
1:09.4	He's ready to see who Joe Shane tabs to lead them next year.
1:13.6	I mean, dude is smooth, soft-spoken, articulate, homebody. I mean, he loves anime, dogs, and has
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