During the first two days of the New York Giants’ practice against the Detroit Lions, rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers demonstrated why his presence might revolutionize the team’s offensive approach.
During the course of the two practice days, quarterback Daniel Jones completed 17 passes to Nabers. Out of those passes, an absurd sixteen were completed.
Near the line of scrimmage were short drag routes and various throws. Crossing paths existed. On comeback routes, Nabers took advantage of the space Detroit cornerbacks gave him to grab easy passes for 15 to 20 yards. Nabers made tough receptions on a few deep shots.
After facing a Detroit secondary that includes Brian Branch, Carlton Davis, Kerby Joseph, and his close friend Terrion Arnold, what lessons did Nabers learn?
“In the league, I can compete with these guys,” he declared.
He can, indeed.
“I can accomplish a lot of things,” Nabers remarked.
It most definitely doesn’t appear to be.
Quarterback Daniel Jones stated, “When the ball is up in the air, he expects it to be his, and he’s going to go get it.” He possesses all the physical prowess in the world, including size, strength, speed, agility, and deft hands. He also has the mindset that he will go after the ball and claim it for himself.
Could Nabers make Jones more of a daring downfield player? The quarterback has frequently come under fire for passing up deep passes that appeared to be available.
Getting the ball down the field has been emphasized all spring and summer with head coach Brian Daboll calling the plays. When Nabers is the deep target, Jones has not hesitated to release the ball.
Nabers “has looked like a candidate for the Offensive Rookie of the Year” thus far in training camp, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter on “NFL Live.”
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