The New York Giants got a much-needed big-play wide receiver when they grabbed Malik Nabers early in the NFL draft. Now they have to hope Daniel Jones is ready when the season opens in September. The Giants really didn’t have much choice. They needed either a quarterback or an elite receiver with their first pick to help a bad offense.
New York Giants first round draft pick Malik Nabers holds a jersey as he poses with head coach Brian Dabol, left, Giants’ president John Mara, second from left, and general manager Joe Schoen, right, during an NFL football press conference, Friday, April 26, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J. New York Giants first round draft pick Malik Nabers answers questions during an NFL football press conference, Friday, April 26, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J.
While general manager Joe Schoen wanted to move up and grab a quarterback, the asking price was too high, and New York selectedCoach Brian Daboll described the 20-year-old as a generator, or a player who can hit a home run and score on any down. The Giants have to hope Jones, who has three years left on his $160 million contact, has no setbacks, especially after they didn’t draft a quarterback.
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