New York Giants' Matt Nagy wants Malik Nabers' competitiveness left alone

New York Giants offensive coordinator Matt Nagy believes wide receiver Malik Nabers' competitive nature should be respected and not undermined. In preparation for practice, Nagy addressed reports questioning the receiver's attitude after a Week 4 game where he had seven targets. Nagy praised Nabers as one of the most talented players he's ever encountered, and emphasized that his competitiveness is a positive trait the coaching staff wants to preserve.

He stressed that the team values how Nabers asks for the football, as long as it's done constructively and productively. Nagy confirmed that the coaching staff intends to give Nabers and tight end Isaiah Likely more opportunities to excel in the upcoming game against the Cardinals, focusing on an aggressive approach. The Giants saw some explosive plays last week, and Nagy hopes to build on that while also improving their red-zone performance.

The coordinator encourages open communication between himself and Nabers, allowing the receiver to express concerns about the offense's emphasis. Nagy compared Nabers' role to that of wide receiver Travis Kelce, emphasizing that the key message is to maintain a balance between competitiveness and effective communication.