Get your screaming voices prepared for Malik Nabers, Giants followers.
What does the dynamic rookie receiver anticipate from his first NFL sport Sunday at MetLife Stadium in opposition to the Vikings?
“I’m anticipating the followers, after I catch a primary down or a landing, they are saying ‘Leeeeeeek,’ ” Nabers stated, cupping his arms round his mouth like a bullhorn. “I’m excited to go catch some touchdowns and assist the staff, assist the offense.”
The previous LSU receiver throughout the best way Sunday — Justin Jefferson — made the Griddy his signature landing celebration.
Nabers has some concepts on find out how to have fun his first landing, at any time when it comes.
“I’ve bought a number of dances,” Nabers stated, “however I’ve nonetheless bought to get within the field [end zone], nonetheless bought to attain.”
The No. 6-overall decide within the 2024 draft got here as marketed throughout coaching camp, joint practices and preseason video games — acrobatic catches, explosive velocity, simple route-running separation and some drops.
Transferring it to the large stage, as so many extremely drafted rookie receivers have been in a position to do lately, is the following problem.
“I do know I’m a rookie, however I actually don’t really feel like one,” Nabers stated. “I’m in a brand new system, new offense, new league, however I’m going to simply proceed to be who I’m. Don’t assume twice about what I’m doing, simply play quick.
“I really feel like I used to be made to be right here. I really feel like I’m speculated to be right here.”
Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores’ system is blitz-heavy and depends on man-to-man protection.
It will likely be telling whether or not Nabers attracts double-teams from his first NFL sport.
“I’m going to at all times have butterflies each time I’m going on the market,” Nabers stated. “If you’re not nervous, then you aren’t prepared. I exploit that as a factor to ensure I’m ready. Once I get within the sport, simply showcase my expertise.”
QB Drew Lock (stomach), WR Gunner Olszewski (groin), LB Micah McFadden (groin) and S Dane Belton (again) had been restricted members in Wednesday’s apply, in keeping with the primary Giants harm report of the season.
Lock took all of the scout-team reps throughout Tuesday’s apply and “comparable” was the plan once more Wednesday, head coach Brian Daboll stated.
The Giants are off Thursday earlier than practising Friday, with the chance that third-stringer Tommy DeVito may take some away from Lock.
“We’ll see the place he’s at,” Daboll stated, “and determine what’s finest for the staff.”
May new particular groups coordinator Michael Ghobrial actually entrust punt returns to Adoree’ Jackson, who simply signed final week after lacking all of coaching camp?
“I’ll by no means shut the door on getting the ball in a playmaker’s arms,” Ghobrial stated.
Jackson was a dynamic punt returner at USC however suffered an MCL sprain in his knee and missed seven video games after he was injured returning a punt in 2022.
Offensive coordinator Mike Kafka forged his vote within the surprisingly polarizing resolution on whether or not QB Daniel Jones ought to shave his face or hold his new scruffy look.
“I’m professional beard,” Kafka stated, earlier than revealing he plans to shave his personal stubble.