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Malik Nabers Recasts Sideline Exchange, Pledges Calmer Approach After Week 1 Loss

He says the moment reflected frustration with his own play.

Overview

  • In a Wednesday availability, Nabers joked about having a “natural” scowl and said he must show more constructive behavior on the sideline.
  • He emphasized the exchange with Brian Daboll was not about targets after catching five of 12 passes against Washington.
  • Reviewing the film made him “sick to [his] stomach,” and he vowed to be more aggressive at the catch point and fix lapses in technique.
  • Nabers said he spoke with Daboll about sideline demeanor and is trying subtler leadership, including a pre-practice pep talk to the offensive line.
  • New York failed to score a touchdown in the 21-6 opener and became the first team in 83 years with six or fewer points in three straight season openers, and Nabers later declined to discuss the eight-game skid to Dallas before leaving the podium.