One of the goals of the New York Giants coming into the 2024 NFL offseason was upgrading their weapons offensively. That became an even bigger need when star running back Saquon Barkley departed in free agency, signing a deal with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Barkley had been the centerpiece of the Giants’ offensive attack for the six seasons he was with the team. Without him, someone else is going to have to step up into that role.
Taking over as the team’s lead back will be Devin Singletary. Singletary was excellent for the Houston Texans last season. He may not have the star power Barkley does, but will provide the New York Giants with steady production in the backfield.
The player who could be taking the mantle as Big Blue’s star offensive talent is wide receiver Malik Nabers. The No. 6 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, Nabers comes to the New York Giants after a record-setting career at LSU.
Since trading away Odell Beckham Jr., the franchise has been seeking an explosive weapon to elevate the passing game. Nabers looks capable of filling that void, providing highlight reel catches on a daily basis at practice.
Connor Hughes, an NFL reporter who covers the Giants and New York Jets, has been very impressed by Nabers in the early going. Following a joint practice session with the Detroit Lions, Hughes had nothing by praise to share about the team’s new No. 1 wide receiver.
“I have never seen a receiver, rookie or veteran, perform the way that Nabers has to start this summer,” Hughes said in a video posted by SNYGiants on X.
That is incredibly high praise that Hughes has bestowed upon Nabers. There was a lot of excitement about the selection in April, but expectations are only rising as people are getting a look at just how talented of a player he is.
While questions remain at quarterback for the New York Giants, there are no uncertainties when it comes to their wide receiver room. Nabers is going to be the alpha dog, a go-to weapon for whoever is under center.
He will lead a very intriguing, group of pass catchers in New York. Behind him on the depth chart are Wan’Dale Robinson and Jalin Hyatt along with veterans Darius Slayton and Allen Robinson.
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