The New York Giants have made a significant move in the offseason by selecting LSU wide receiver Malik Nabers with the No. 6 pick in the draft. Nabers, who is described as highly passionate, highly competitive, and having a big-time chip on his shoulder, has already piqued interest during the combine. However, there are concerns about how his intense competitiveness will manifest when things aren't going well.
Nabers has stated that he hates losing more than he loves winning and puts in the work during the week. The Giants' scouting department broke down Nabers' character and mental profile during the draft process, noting that they need all the information about the player they can get. They described him as highly compassionate, highly competitive, and someone who plays with a big-time chip on his shoulder.
Despite their interest in Nabers, the Giants prioritized Daniel Jones over Saquon Barkley in the offseason. Barkley was approached by the Giants to re-sign for less money and be a franchise legend, but he ultimately chose to test the free agent market and signed with the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Giants' decision to prioritize Jones over Barkley has been met with criticism from some analysts. However, general manager Joe Schoen made it clear that he didn't want to do the franchise-tag dance with Barkley after last year's tumultuous offseason.
Assistant general manager Brandon Brown noted that Nabers' personality didn't quite match with his on-field demeanor, as he seemed almost reserved compared to his personality on the field. However, the Giants still see him as a player who hates to lose and wants the ball.
In summary, the Giants have made a significant investment in Malik Nabers, seeing him as a highly competitive and passionate player who can help take their offense to the next level. Despite losing Saquon Barkley to free agency, the Giants are confident that they can build a successful team around Jones and Nabers.
