The New York Giants’ 2024 season was a disaster of epic proportions, but even in a storm of quarterback chaos and a 3-14 finish, rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers managed to shine.
He wasn’t just a bright spot—he was a blazing beacon of hope for a franchise desperate to escape its current funk. Nabers posted record-breaking numbers, earning him the title of the team’s unquestioned offensive centerpiece moving forward. But in a recent interview, he shifted the spotlight to his teammate, Wan’Dale Robinson, with some glowing praise that should perk up the ears of any quarterback who might be calling New York their new home in 2025.
In reflecting on the season, Nabers called out Robinson’s toughness, grit, and relentless work ethic, saying:
Wan’Dale gets hit a lot and he’s a small dude so it’s like every time he gets hit, he marches still for extra yards, got three people on his back. There were moments in the game when I was just like, yeah, he’s different. That’s a person I want to continue to play with in my locker room. That’s the person I want to continue playing with in my receiver room because he shows a lot of grit, he shows a lot of tenacity when he plays.”
Malik Nabers on Wan'Dale Robinson's leadership & toughness
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Giants WRs Malik Nabers and Wan'Dale Robinson are building something special in New York
For a team that struggled to stay competitive week to week, having players like Robinson who never backed down proved invaluable. And Nabers, a bona fide star, is making it clear the next Giants quarterback will have something special waiting in the receiver room.
While much of the offseason chatter will focus on how the Giants fix their quarterback situation, it’s worth noting that the pieces around that position are starting to fall into place.
Between Nabers’ record-setting rookie season and Robinson’s dependability, the Giants have two key weapons any quarterback would love to have. The question now becomes: who will the Giants bring in to help maximize their young stars’ potential?
There are several draft options in Shedeur Sanders, Cam Ward, Jalen Milroe, and Jaxson Dart. There's also the free agency route with Sam Darnold, Justin Fields, and Russell Wilson. Schoen could also swing a trade for a savvy vet—think Kirk Cousins or Derek Carr.
If there’s a silver lining to the Giants’ abysmal season, it’s that whoever steps in under center next year will be joining an offense with legitimate building blocks. Malik Nabers is already proving he can lead, both on and off the field, and his endorsement of Wan’Dale Robinson underscores the chemistry forming between the team’s key playmakers.
While Nabers likely didn’t intend for his praise of Robinson to come across as a sales pitch, it’s hard to overlook the implications. The Giants appear to have a dynamic duo forming in their receiver room, laying the foundation for a brighter future. With two breakout seasons from these young playmakers, the Giants’ starting quarterback position suddenly looks like a much more enticing job than it did just a year ago.
The rookie sensation is sending a subtle message: the next Giants QB is in good hands.
For Joe Schoen and Brian Daboll, finding the right quarterback to pair with these two is a make-or-break decision for 2025—and one they can’t afford to get wrong.