New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers didn't mince words when discussing rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders. While Nabers won't be catching passes from Sanders this season, his candid remarks are sure to prompt reflections on the decisiveness of the Giants' draft strategy.
Sanders, ultimately picked up by the Cleveland Browns in the fifth round, is a player Nabers believes was undervalued. During a recent appearance on the 7AM in Brooklyn with Carmelo Anthony podcast, Nabers expressed disbelief that Sanders was passed over until the later rounds. "No way in hell," Nabers declared, indicating Sanders' draft position didn't reflect his capability on the field.
Nabers also touched upon the perceived off-field issues dogging Sanders, including whispers of a tense encounter with Giants head coach Brian Daboll. Despite these narratives, Nabers stands by Sanders' on-field performance, praising his resilience and proficiency despite playing behind a beleaguered Colorado offensive line. "You don’t do that to somebody like that. You can’t knock his talent . . . Some things you just can’t knock," Nabers affirmed.
For Nabers, separating personal impressions from professional appraisal is crucial. "We gotta stop making feelings with how people play that linger," he urged, emphasizing the importance of evaluating players strictly on their football prowess, irrespective of off-field persona.
As the Giants pin their hopes on second-round pick Jaxson Dart to form a formidable partnership with Nabers, Sanders' journey in the NFL unravels elsewhere. Time will tell if the Browns unearthed a draft-day gem, as Sanders sets out to defy expectations and leave his mark in Cleveland.
