The hits keep coming for the New York Giants, both on the field and off it.
After a 30-7 drubbing at the hands of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 12, tensions in the locker room are boiling over. This time, it’s rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers voicing his frustrations, and his comments paint a bleak picture of the state of the Giants’ offense.
Newsflash: Starting Tommy DeVito hasn’t sparked the offense. If anything, it looks just as lifeless (if not worse) than before.
Nabers, who had been one of the lone bright spots in a disastrous season, took aim at the coaching staff when asked why he didn’t record a catch until the second half. His answer? “Talk to Dabs about that.” The frustration didn’t end there, as Nabers also remarked, “I started getting the ball when it’s 30-0. What do you want me to do?”
"I started getting the ball when it's 30-0. What do you want me to do?"
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Malik Nabers follows up when asked why he didn't have a catch until the second half: "Talk to Dabs about that" pic.twitter.com/HNHOPGXysT
It’s clear the losing, and the lack of involvement, is wearing on the talented rookie, and he’s not holding back anymore.
NY Giants WR Malik Nabers speaks out after loss to Buccaneers
The Giants’ decision-making has been a hot topic all season, and Nabers’ postgame comments are a reflection of a growing divide between the players and the coaching staff. The rookie wideout had been targeted just nine times in Sunday’s game, finishing with six catches for 64 yards.
Nabers, the sixth overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, has been a standout all year despite the turmoil around him. However, his frustration after Sunday’s loss highlights just how bad things have gotten. For a player of his caliber to be essentially invisible for an entire half speaks volumes about the Giants’ offensive struggles and questionable game planning.
Even more concerning is the signal this sends to the fanbase. Nabers was drafted to be a cornerstone of the Giants’ rebuild, but his frustration so early in his career raises questions about the team’s ability to nurture and retain talent. If the Giants can’t find a way to involve their best players, it’s hard to imagine a quick turnaround for this struggling franchise.
As the season spirals further out of control, the Giants need to seriously evaluate their leadership and strategy. Malik Nabers isn’t just venting his frustration - he’s signaling a larger problem within an organization that seems to have lost its way.
If this continues, New York could risk alienating one of its most promising players before his career even truly begins.