The turmoil enveloping the New York Giants (2-10) is reaching a boiling point, with frustrations spilling over both on and off the field.

As the team sinks closer to securing the top pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, players are openly criticizing coaches and each other, highlighting a lack of unity. Following a disheartening 30-7 home defeat to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers two weeks ago, rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers voiced his frustrations regarding the coaching staff’s game plan after failing to receive any targets during the first half of the blowout.

“In the first and second quarters, I don’t see the ball,” Nabers expressed to reporters, clearly frustrated by his minimal involvement in the offensive strategy, as reported by the New York Post. “I start getting targets only when the score is 30-0. What do you want me to do?”

Despite finishing the game with 6 receptions for 64 yards on 9 targets, Nabers raised a valid concern about his lack of early engagement. His vocal dissent in front of the media underscores the growing tensions within the team.

During the postgame analysis, former linebacker and current radio commentator Carl Banks made a revealing statement to his co-host Amani Toomer without realizing the cameras were rolling. “It’s interesting that our players don’t value possessions,” Banks noted. “Even your top pick drops a pass on a crossing route. It’s like he’s lackadaisical. When you’re trying to score, you need to value each possession.”

Though Banks was unaware he was on air, Nabers was fully conscious that his comments would be scrutinized. This incident highlights the overall disarray within the Giants organization, as they have not imposed strict media regulations on players recently.

It would have been wise for the management to shield Nabers from media interactions until he cooled down and could articulate his thoughts more calmly. As a rookie, his emotions were understandably heightened, and he needed time to process the situation before speaking out.

The Giants’ current state reflects poorly on their brand. While chaos on the field can be managed, the off-field disarray poses a significant concern. The franchise has faced criticism for several years now, and head coach Brian Daboll has emphasized maintaining confidentiality in discussions and disciplinary actions.

While this approach is reasonable, it is evidently not yielding the desired outcomes, as the team continues to struggle both in performance and public perception.