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Fantasy News: Giants' Daboll Takes Blame for Malik Nabers' Lack of Targets After Loss

Nov 25, 2024
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 24: Malik Nabers #1 of the New York Giants carries the ball as Christian Izien #29 and Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defend at MetLife Stadium on November 24, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 24: Malik Nabers #1 of the New York Giants carries the ball as Christian Izien #29 and Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defend at MetLife Stadium on November 24, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

New York Giants rookie wideout Malik Nabers wasn't happy after the team's 30-7 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, telling reporters it was a "soft" effort and noting that he didn't get any targets until the team was already in a huge hole.

On Monday, head coach Brian Daboll said he spoke to the young receiver privately about those comments.

"He's a very competitive individual," he told reporters. "You want to get the ball in his hands and I've got to do a better job of getting the ball in his hands early."

Indeed, Nabers wasn't targeted until New York's first offensive play of the third quarter, with the deficit already 23-0.

"First, second quarter, I don't get the ball," he told reporters after the game. "Start getting targets at the end. I mean, can't do nothing. Start getting the ball when it's 30-0. What do you want me to do?"

"I don't know," he added when asked why the ball didn't find him in the first half. "Talk to Dabs about that."

Part of the issue was that the Giants only had three first downs in the first half, punting the ball three times and failing to convert on downs on another drive. In total, they ran 18 plays in the first half. For comparison, Tampa Bay ran 14 plays on its opening drive alone, which resulted in a touchdown.

"We didn't have very many plays," Daboll noted of Nabers' lack of targets. "Certainly had some there dialed up, and they had a coverage design—I'm not saying double him or anything like that—just a better coverage for the play in and of itself."

It also didn't help that Tommy DeVito was making his first start of the season for the demoted and released Daniel Jones, finishing 21-of-31 for 189 yards with four sacks taken. But Nabers wasn't directing his ire at Tommy Cutlets.

"Obviously, it ain't the quarterback," he told reporters. "Same outcome when we had D.J. at quarterback. Take a look, it ain't the quarterback."

The implication of those comments was clear—the issues start with the head coach. Not exactly what Daboll, already on the hot seat, wants to hear his most talented offensive player saying publicly.

Xavier McKinney Makes Cryptic Posts amid Giants Drama: 'Get the F--k out My Faccceee'

Nov 25, 2024

Green Bay Packers safety Xavier McKinney is certainly feeling good after intercepting his seventh pass and tying for the league lead in his team's 38-10 win over the San Francisco 49ers.

In a series of posts on X, McKinney reveled in his performance and made what some considered a subtle dig at his old team, the New York Giants:

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The Giants could own the distinction of having the eventual Offensive and Defensive Player of the Year winners both walk in the previous offseason.

McKinney is making a strong case for himself with his seven picks, nine pass breakups and 54 tackles. On the other side of the ball, Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley is leading the NFL with 1,392 rushing yards and 6.2 yards per carry.

New York, meanwhile, is tied for the worst record in the league at 2-9 and pretty much everything is going wrong.

Quarterback Daniel Jones is out the door two years after signing his $160 million contract. It looks increasingly like head coach Brian Daboll and maybe even general manager Joe Schoen could be out of a job themselves. The Giants players don't have any answers amid the team's stretch of dreadful performances.

When it comes to Barkley, one could argue failing to re-sign him was a mistake but that returning to New York wouldn't have produced the kind of year he's enjoying now. The supporting cast and offensive line are simply much stronger on the Eagles.

With McKinney, it's a little more straightforward in terms of envisioning the impact he might've had in the Giants secondary.

Perhaps getting snubbed by New York, which selected him in the second round of the 2020 NFL draft, provided the 26-year-old with the necessary motivation to have the best season of his career.

If there was any lingering frustration with his exit, McKinney probably considers leaving the Big Apple to be a blessing in disguise.

Giants Rumors: Players Were Frustrated with Daniel Jones Despite Public Comments

Nov 25, 2024
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 06: Daniel Jones #8 of the New York Giants looks on before the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on October 06, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. The New York Giants won 29-20. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 06: Daniel Jones #8 of the New York Giants looks on before the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on October 06, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. The New York Giants won 29-20. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)

Despite the impression some personnel gave publicly Sunday, outgoing quarterback Daniel Jones was the source of some exasperation within the New York Giants, according to The MMQB's Albert Breer.

Breer reported that "there was quite a bit of frustration with Jones from players and coaches before his release, with how hesitant he was to pull the trigger and for all the throws he missed."

The Giants lost 30-7 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in their first game after announcing they're moving on from Jones. Tommy DeVito, who started at quarterback, went 21-of-31 for 189 yards.

Some of the postgame comments from Giants players made it clear they didn't think Jones was the only problem behind what had been a 2-8 start with him under center.

Still, one assumes plenty of players and coaches from New York believed Jones' performances were at least one problem. The 2019 first-round pick threw for 2,070 yards, eight touchdowns and seven interceptions, and his 46.2 QBR ranks 28th in the NFL, per ESPN.com.

Over time, it became increasingly more difficult to ignore that Jones' career year in 2022 was a mirage. He simply isn't a franchise quarterback, and the $160 million contract he signed on the heels of his success two seasons ago became a millstone for the Giants.

Having said that, New York is in need of more than just a new quarterback. Sweeping changes across the organization could be in store.

For head coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen, one downside of benching and subsequently cutting ties with Jones is that they'll have to own whatever happens on the field the rest of the way.

NFL Coach: Giants 'Burning Through' Super Bowl 'Credibility' After Daniel Jones Drama

Nov 25, 2024
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 13: Daniel Jones #8 of the New York Giants throws a pass during the first half against the Cincinnati Bengals at MetLife Stadium on October 13, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 13: Daniel Jones #8 of the New York Giants throws a pass during the first half against the Cincinnati Bengals at MetLife Stadium on October 13, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

The New York Giants lost their sixth straight game on Sunday, this time without former starting quarterback Daniel Jones.

When discussing the differences between the Giants and the New York Jets at 3-8, an opposing coach only brought up the team's Super Bowl victories during the 2007 and 2011 seasons.

"The difference is, the Giants have won championships and have done so most recently (2007, 2011), so they have the most credibility capital to burn," the coach told Mike Sando of The Athletic. "That is all. They are burning through it."

Jones was benched by New York before meeting with team president John Mara and requesting to be released by the team.

While backup Tommy DeVito didn't enter the starting role with high expectations, the Giants struggled mightily with him under center during a lopsided 30-7 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.

DeVito finished 21-of-31 for 189 yards, but most of his production occurred after the game was out of hand. New York was only able to muster 45 total yards on offense in the first half and trailed 30-0 before putting points on the board in the fourth quarter.

After the game, standout rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers discussed his frustration with the team's poor offensive output and wasn't willing to place the blame on the quarterback.

The Giants currently own the NFL's worst scoring offense, recording 14.8 points per game. In fact, no other team in the league is averaging below 16 points per game.

All signs point towards New York missing the playoffs for a second consecutive season under head coach Brian Daboll and the organization may slowly be losing credibility as a result.

Giants Trolled by NFL Fans After Saquon Barkley Totals 302 Yards, 2 TDs in Eagles Win

Nov 25, 2024
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 24: Saquon Barkley #26 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs with the ball before a game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on November 24, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images)
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 24: Saquon Barkley #26 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs with the ball before a game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on November 24, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images)

Star running back Saquon Barkley's career night in the Philadelphia Eagles' 37-20 win over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday Night Football caused many to wonder about how his former team feels about watching him excel.

While Barkley rushed for a career-high 255 yards to go with two touchdowns and 302 scrimmage yards, fans on social media couldn't help but troll the New York Giants for letting him walk in free agency last offseason:

Barkley's incredible start has Philadelphia looking like one of the top contenders to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl, as the team has now won seven straight games to achieve the second-best record in the conference at 9-2.

The 27-year-old has now rushed for 1,392 yards and 10 touchdowns through 11 games while adding 27 catches for 257 yards and two more scores. Sunday's game marked the fourth time this season that he recorded over 175 scrimmage yards and a touchdown in the same game.

Unfortunately for the Giants, they continued reeling with a 30-7 loss at home to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, which extended their losing streak to six straight games. At 2-9, New York is tied for the worst record in the NFL.

To make matters worse, it was just last week that the Giants released quarterback Daniel Jones, who they chose to pay instead of Barkley.

The Giants will face the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving Day, while the Eagles will be back in action next Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens.

Saquon Barkley Totals 302 Yards, 2 TDs to Wow NFL Fans as Eagles Beat Stafford, Rams

Nov 25, 2024
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 24: Saquon Barkley #26 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs with the ball during the first half against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on November 24, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images)
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 24: Saquon Barkley #26 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs with the ball during the first half against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on November 24, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images)

All eyes were on Saquon Barkley as he wowed fans and set records with 302 total yards and two touchdowns in the Philadelphia Eagles' 37-20 victory over the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on Sunday night.

Barkley's 255 rushing yards tonight set a new record for the most in a single game in Philadelphia Eagles history. His total also surpassed the entire Giants offense, which combined for just 245 yards in both rushing and passing.

The win pushed the Eagles to 9-2 on the season as the Rams fell to 6-5.

Jalen Hurts completed 15-of-22 passes for 179 yards, with one touchdown, but the team's performance was eclipsed by Barkley's outstanding play.

The seven-year running back finished Sunday night's game with a season total of 1,392 rushing yards, surpassing Derrick Henry for first in the league and shattering his previous career best of 1,132 rushing yards, with six games still remaining in the season.

The veteran is also on track to break his career record for most touchdowns in a single season, which was 11 in 2018 – he currently sits at nine touchdowns.

Alongside Barkley, the Eagles sit in first place in the NFC East, with fans grateful for the former New York Giants' addition this season as he enters MVP conversations and continues his record-breaking season.

Barkley will continue his pursuit of a record-setting season as the Eagles face the Baltimore Ravens on the road next Sunday.

Video: Tommy DeVito Reacts to Bucs' Baker Mayfield Using Giants QB's Celebration

Nov 24, 2024
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 24: Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates after scoring a rushing touchdown against the New York Giants during the second quarter at MetLife Stadium on November 24, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 24: Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates after scoring a rushing touchdown against the New York Giants during the second quarter at MetLife Stadium on November 24, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Tommy DeVito didn't take any offense to Baker Mayfield mimicking his touchdown celebration, admitting he wasn't even aware of it until it was mentioned in the locker room following the New York Giants' 30-7 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

"They're having a good game, they celebrated," DeVito told reporters post-game. "It is what it is."

The quarterback battle was one-sided, as the Buccaneers dominated the Giants in their first game without Daniel Jones following his release earlier this week.

DeVito made his first start and saw his first action for the Giants this season, completing 21-of-31 passes for 189 yards.

Mayfield completed 24-of-30 passes for 294 yards and one rushing touchdown.

The second-year player's celebration is a nod to his Italian heritage, according to ESPN's Jenna Laine. It involves raising his arms in the air while pinching his fingers together.

As Tampa Bay built a 23-0 lead, the Buccaneers' sideline followed Mayfield's lead by joining in on the imitation.

DeVito and the Giants will put today's events behind them as they seek redemption on Thursday against the Dallas Cowboys on the road.

Video: Malik Nabers Calls Giants' Loss to Bucs 'Soft as F--k'; WR 'Tired of Losing'

Nov 24, 2024
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 03: Malik Nabers #1 of the New York Giants in action against the Washington Commanders at MetLife Stadium on November 03, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 03: Malik Nabers #1 of the New York Giants in action against the Washington Commanders at MetLife Stadium on November 03, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)

The decision by the New York Giants to replace quarterback Daniel Jones with Tommy DeVito failed to turn around the team's fortune, as the Giants suffered a 30-7 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.

When asked about the team's issues after New York's losing streak extended to six straight games, star rookie receiver Malik Nabers said the team's play was "soft as f--k."

Nabers added the team's struggles weren't due to quarterback play, but he was at a loss for words as to what is actually holding the team back.

"I don't know what it is, but I know I'm tired of losing," Nabers told reporters.

The Giants were lifeless in front of their home crowd at MetLife Stadium. Their lone touchdown came on a one-yard rush by Devin Singletary early in the fourth quarter when the Bucs had already taken a 30-0 lead.

DeVito threw for 189 yards on 21-of-31 passing while adding seven rushes for 32 yards in his first start of the season. While he didn't commit any turnovers, he struggled to connect with New York's playmakers, as Nabers had team-highs of six catches and 64 yards.

In addition to the team's lethargic offense, the Giants defense struggled to get a stop all game. New York allowed 450 yards of total offense to Tampa Bay and rushing touchdowns to four different players.

At 2-9, the Giants are well out of playoff contention and will likely be undergoing major changes this offseason. Following this week's release of Jones, New York is expected to target a quarterback with its first-round pick in the 2025 NFL draft.

The Giants won't have much time to figure out their issues, as they will be back in action on Thanksgiving Day this week in an NFC East clash against the rival Dallas Cowboys.

Tommy DeVito, Giants Trolled by NFL Fans as Bucs Rout NY After Daniel Jones Release

Nov 24, 2024
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 24: Tommy DeVito #15 of the New York Giants warms up prior to the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at MetLife Stadium on November 24, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 24: Tommy DeVito #15 of the New York Giants warms up prior to the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at MetLife Stadium on November 24, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)

Despite the absence of Daniel Jones, the New York Giants continued to struggle.

With Tommy DeVito starting at quarterback, the Giants lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers by the final score of 30-7 at MetLife Stadium on Sunday.

After Jones requested to be released following his benching, DeVito stepped into the first-string role for New York.

He took awhile to get going, as the Giants didn't score a point until the fourth quarter. They trailed 23-0 at the half, gaining a mere 45 total yards through the first two quarters of play.

DeVito finished 21-of-31 for 189 yards without a touchdown or an interception, adding 32 rushing yards. He was also sacked four times.

He briefly exited the contest in the fourth quarter after getting hit in the chest following a throw, but he returned after missing one play.

New York recorded a single-digit scoring total for the fourth time this year, while head coach Brian Daboll's team has scored more than 20 points in just three games during the 2024 season.

Fans and pundits called out DeVito and the Giants for the subpar performance.

For the Buccaneers, Baker Mayfield completed 80 percent of his throws for 294 yards. He found the end zone on the ground in the second quarter, mimicking DeVito's celebration.

The Giants fell to 2-9 and will have a quick turnaround as they attempt to end a six-game losing streak, traveling to face the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday.

NFL Rumors: Daniel Jones Eyed By 10 Teams, Could Play Now for 1 After Giants Release

Nov 24, 2024
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 20: Daniel Jones #8 of the New York Giants looks to pass against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half at MetLife Stadium on October 20, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 20: Daniel Jones #8 of the New York Giants looks to pass against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half at MetLife Stadium on October 20, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

There doesn't appear to be a shortage of interest in quarterback Daniel Jones following his release from the New York Giants.

Jay Glazer of Fox Sports reported on Sunday that 10 teams "have already reached out" to Jones, with one potential suitor giving him an opportunity to play right away.

Glazer also confirmed that the signal-caller prefers to sign with a playoff-contending team, which was previously reported by ESPN's Adam Schefter. Per Schefter, the Baltimore Ravens and Minnesota Vikings are considered "two of the likeliest teams" to land Jones.

It's unknown if the team offering the 27-year-old an opportunity to get on the field right away is also attempting a playoff push, which will likely influence his decision in free agency.

Given Jones' $11.8 million contract balance for his 2024 campaign as well as $23 million in injury guarantees following the regular season, he's expected to clear waivers on Monday and will sign a one-year deal with a new team "sooner rather than later" (via Schefter).

It may be difficult for him to find a landing spot that meets both of his reported interests, as teams competing for a playoff berth typically have a stable quarterback situation.

ESPN's Jeremy Fowler listed the San Francisco 49ers as a "situation to watch" for Jones on Saturday, which could allow him to see immediate action. Starter Brock Purdy won't suit up in Week 12 due to a shoulder injury.

The Ravens offer a reserve role on a squad with contending aspirations, as they appear to be headed towards their third consecutive playoff appearance with a 7-4 record. Jones would sit squarely behind reigning MVP Lamar Jackson on Baltimore's depth chart, though.

Las Vegas gives him a clearer path towards playing time given the inconsistency from Gardner Minshew and Desmond Ridder, but the Raiders have dropped out of the playoff picture with a 2-8 start to the season.

Despite his benching in New York which ultimate resulted in his request to be waived, Jones is still generating interest from several teams before he clears waivers on Monday at 4 p.m. ET.

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