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Casillas said Nabers’ passion, his desire to speak up and his recognition of the need for a stronger voice were all positive signs of what the talented receiver could become for this locker room as he continues to grow.
“He’s young, and he might have said some things out of pocket last year as a young, diva-like receiver,” Casillas said on the Talkin’ Ball with Pat Leonard podcast. “But Malik Nabers, I think people value the things he says. I think [Brian] Daboll values the things he says. I want to highlight him because not just do I think he was a tremendous talent last year, I do think he was trying to step into that leadership role. I think he sensed there was kind of a vacancy there, with the carousel at the quarterback position and QB play that hasn’t really been there for a few years. I think he wanted to step up and be that guy.”
Lawrence ranks among the league’s best interior defenders, logging grades above 89.0 in each of the last three seasons, including an 89.9 in 2024. Thomas has battled injuries but remains elite when on the field. Nabers takes the final spot after earning the team’s top non-quarterback WAR at 0.56 and finishing his rookie season with an 87.1 receiving grade.
New York Giants: 5.5 Prediction: Over
The Giants won’t get the benefits that usually come with a last-place schedule, because not only do they have tough divisional games, they have to face the teams from the rugged NFC North and AFC West. But with better quarterback options, New York should be able to clear five wins. Also, the stacked defensive front could keep them in a handful of games.
New York Giants: LB Bobby Okereke. Maybe it’s because the Giants haven’t had much success as a team since his arrival a couple of years ago, but it’s a bit perplexing how Okereke hasn’t made at least a Pro Bowl roster in his career. The 2019 third-round pick racked up 149 total tackles in 2023 and 93 tackles in 12...
