The New York Giants used the No. 6 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft to select wide receiver Malik Nabers out of LSU.
Just a little bit more than a year from when that pick was announced, Nabers surely seems frustrated on the New York sideline. During the Giants’ 21-6 loss to the Washington Commanders in Week 1, Nabers was seen on the sideline visibly upset with head coach Brian Daboll.
When asked about his sideline frustrations, Nabers completely laughed it off.
“I got a NBF. I got a natural bitch face,” the second-year wideout said. “That’s just what it is. That’s just my face.”
We all know somebody with a natural bitch face or even resting bitch face. But barking at your head coach on the sideline of an early September game certainly is not what that looks like.
Nabers continued to explain to the media that when he talks to them, he always looks the same way, and he’s not necessarily upset about his role in the offense, more so the lack of productivity that came from it.
“Just 12 targets and five catches is just not how I want to end the day off,” Nabers said. “I had 12 targets so why would I argue about getting the ball if I got 12 targets? I was trying to get the offense rolling. The lights were on, the game was on, it’s time to play.”
Nabers’ five receptions were for 71 yards. Last season, he caught 109 passes for 1,240 yards and seven touchdowns as a rookie.
This offseason, the Giants had some turbulence in their quarterback room. Daniel Jones moved on and wound up with the Indianapolis Colts, where he actually played very well as their starter in Week 1. The Giants brought in Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston, a hilarious pairing of characters for veteran quarterback options. Then, they drafted Jaxson Dart with the No. 25 overall selection.
While it initially seemed unlikely that Dart would see real game action as a rookie, the Giants might feel forced into playing him if they feel like he’s the best option to get Nabers involved in the offense.
The Giants moved on from Saquon Barkley and watched him win a Super Bowl in his first season away from the franchise. They cannot afford for another highly-drafted skill position player to waste away on their roster while they experiment with underwhelming quarterback options.