The New York Giants had been embarrassed at residence on Sunday in a 30-7 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers that noticed Tommy DeVito get sacked 4 instances and the offense solely gained 17 first downs.
The shortage of offensive manufacturing appeared to stay within the craw of rookie broad receiver Malik Nabers, and he didn’t mince phrases when he spoke concerning the staff after the sport. He was focused 9 instances and had six catches for 64 yards. All of his targets got here within the second half.
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Malik Nabers of the Giants sits on the bench late within the fourth quarter on Sunday. (Chris Pedota, NorthJersey.com/USA TODAY NETWORK through Imagn Photos)
He referred to as the Giants “tender as f—” and complained concerning the play-calling.
“First, second quarter, I don’t get the ball,” Nabers mentioned, per the New York Publish. “Begin getting targets on the finish. I imply, can’t do nothing. Begin getting the ball when it’s 30-0. What would you like me to do?”
Nabers informed reporters to speak to move coach Brian Daboll when requested why he wasn’t getting checked out early within the sport.
“They arrive as much as me and ask me what performs I would like and that was that. I don’t know.”
Even with the dearth of targets within the first half, Nabers’ numbers had been ok to steer the staff in receiving for the sport.
New York Giants broad receiver Malik Nabers is stopped by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers throughout the second half at MetLife Stadium. (Robert Deutsch-Imagn Photos)
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Daboll did handle Nabers’ lack of targets in his media availability after the sport.
“We did not have very many performs,” he mentioned. “Definitely, had some there dialed up, and so they had, whether or not it is a protection designed to, I am not saying double him or something like that, only a higher protection for the play in and of itself. However did not have very many performs.Â
“We tried to combine within the run. Began off the sport with a very good run and never a lot after that. The sport acquired away from us and became a pass-a-thon, which isn’t what we wish to do.”
DeVito was requested whether or not there was something particular occurring with Nabers.
“No, not essentially. Type of simply going by my reads. Type of simply the way it performed out,” he mentioned.
New York Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito throws a cross towards the Tampa Bay Buccaneers throughout the first half, Nov. 24, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Picture/Seth Wenig)
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DeVito made his first begin since final season. The Giants waived Daniel Jones over the weekend.
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