Former New York Giants star linebacker Carl Banks was caught ripping on rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers during a hot mic mishap on television.
Malik Nabers made headlines on Sunday when he expressed frustration with his involvement in the Giants’ sluggish offense after their 30-7 home loss at the hands of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He finished the day with six catches for 64 yards.
"I started getting the ball when it's 30-0. What do you want me to do?"
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Malik Nabers follows up when asked why he didn't have a catch until the second half: "Talk to Dabs about that" pic.twitter.com/HNHOPGXysT
Sunday’s blowout loss was another low point in what is shaping up to be one of the worst seasons in Giants history. They’re now tied with the Jacksonville Jaguars and Las Vegas Raiders for the worst record in football (2-9).
Banks, fellow Giants legend Amani Toomer and Madelyn Burke spoke about the game on MSG Network’s “Giants Postgame Live” show. The three believed they were on a commercial break while the show was still on air, and that’s where Banks was caught criticizing Malik Nabers:
“You know what’s so interesting too, is that our guys don’t value possessions. Even your top pick drops one, crossing route, has it, then he misses it. Then he’s on the sideline, which probably should have been an incomplete pass, he just catches, he’s lackadaisical and the guy knocks it out of his hands. I’m like, ‘Bro, you’re trying to score. Value these possessions.’”
MSG accidentally went back to their Giants postgame hosts during what was supposed to be a commercial break. Luckily, the off-air conversation between Amani Toomer, Carl Banks and Madelyn Burke sounds a lot like their on-air one. pic.twitter.com/ySPiwDggAC
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You’ll notice that Banks didn’t mention Nabers’ name, but the “top pick” reference gives it away. New York used the No. 6 pick of the 2024 NFL Draft on Nabers, who’s been a bright spot in the Giants’ miserable season.
Through his first nine NFL games, Malik Nabers has 67 receptions for 671 yards and three touchdowns. This includes a pair of 100-yard outings, against the Washington Commanders and Dallas Cowboys.
Giants Need To Get Malik Nabers A Quarterback
The good news is that the Giants have a true superstar wide receiver (Nabers) to build around for the first time since the Odell Beckham Jr. days. But this team will not turn a corner until/unless they find a quarterback.
Daniel Jones was released less than two years after signing a $160 million extension. Tommy DeVito and Drew Lock obviously aren’t the solutions behind center. With a top-five pick on the way, the Giants will be in a good position to take a top QB prospect like Georgia’s Carson Beck or Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders.
