Offseason sibuk Giants mendapat cap persetujuan dari bintang muda WR Malik nabers
Like what the New York Giants did this offseason? Thank Malik Nabers.
No, the star wide receiver didn’t add co-general manager with Joe Schoen to his responsibilities. But Nabers, who’s coming off an impressive rookie year, did give coach Brian Daboll some input during a busy spring that included signing quarterbacks Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston, trading up to take Jaxson Dart late in the first round and also drafting running back Cam Skattebo.
“I think Dabes did a great job of asking me questions about making moves, and me and him were in contact about moves to be made,” Nabers said. “That was a great job of him reaching out to the players about things that we were missing that we want.”
On defense, New York got a potential difference maker in edge rusher Abdul Carter with the third pick and filled some holes in the secondary in free agency by signing cornerback Paulson Adebo and safety Jevon Holland. Daboll mentioned Brian Burns and Dexter Lawrence among the other players he talks to about additions.
Nabers did not have much to say about the other side of the ball. Offensively, where the Giants ranked third-worst in the league last season, he was happy to share his thoughts.
“He was really telling me, ‘How do you like this decision? How do you like this decision?’” Nabers said. “He was able to ask me questions like that because he knew I was going to give great feedback. Having that as a head coach to come to a rookie player to decide on what decisions to be made with the team next year, I feel like it shows the confidence that he has in me, the confidence that the organization has in me and I’m hoping that we made some of the great decisions to be made.”
While Nabers turns 22 next week and is just one season into his professional career, having Daboll’s ear did not happen by accident. The two started building a relationship at their first training camp together last year when Nabers wasn’t shy about speaking up despite his lack of experience.
“He’s a smart player,” Daboll said. “I’m close with him. And I think those relationships with all your players are important — and particularly ones that play like Malik.”
Nabers caught 109 passes for 1,204 yards and seven touchdowns — from four different quarterbacks — as a rookie. Only one (now fourth-stringer Tommy DeVito) is back, with Wilson opening as the starter, Dart waiting in the wings and Winston around as a reliable backup.
[MORE: Giants Roll With Russell Wilson As QB1 Amid Jaxson Dart Spotlight]
Setelah roulette QB yang gagal berperan dalam musim 3-14, penerima Darius Slayton mengatakan Wilson membawa ukuran kejelasan kepada Giants.
“Dia [has] Telah bermain sepak bola untuk waktu yang lama, jadi dia tahu apa yang berhasil untuknya dalam karirnya, “kata Slayton, yang bersama dengan tekel defensif Lawrence adalah pemain berpenaksis lama di New York yang berkencan dengan kedatangan mereka pada tahun 2019.” Dia tahu apa yang dia sukai, apa yang tidak dia sukai dan itu membuatnya sangat sederhana pada kita semua hanya untuk bisa mendapatkan halaman yang sama dengan dia. “
Giants menghargai Lawrence pada hari Kamis dengan menambahkan insentif $ 3 juta untuk kontraknya untuk musim ini, menurut seseorang yang akrab dengan situasi tersebut. Orang tersebut berbicara kepada Associated Press dengan syarat anonim karena kesepakatan yang dikerjakan ulang belum diumumkan.
Lawrence, dengan gaji $ 17 juta, adalah pemain dengan bayaran tertinggi kesembilan di posisinya. Setelah latihan perkemahan pertama pada hari Rabu, ia menepis keinginan untuk dibayar lebih banyak.
“Aku hanya akan menangani bisnisku,” kata Lawrence. “Saya melakukan apa yang saya lakukan. Ini akan mengurus dirinya sendiri. Sekarang, saya hanya ingin menang. Saya tahu jika saya melakukan itu, dan saya terus menjadi siapa saya tahu saya, itu semua akan mengurus dirinya sendiri dan hanya itu yang bisa saya lakukan.
Pelaporan oleh Associated Press.
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