WR Malik Nabers would be the Giants' top candidate to participate in flag football at the Olympics.
Dan Salomone: Fiction – To help me answer this question, I enlisted Tara Belinsky, the Giants' community and youth football manager. No one would know better than the Community Relations department because they are out there helping grow the game that is now part of the Olympics. Belinsky's first thought was a different wide receiver, Wan'Dale Robinson. The 5-foot-8, 185-pounder has the shiftiness required to excel at the sport. Ihmir Smith-Marsette, who has made a living avoiding would-be tacklers as a returner, would also be a strong option.
Matt Citak: Fact – This one is a no-brainer. Nabers is not only the most electric player on the Giants, but he's one of the most electric players in all of football. His speed, quickness, and elusiveness, all qualities that make him tough to bring down, would translate well to flag football. We saw a bit of his flag football potential during last year's Pro Bowl Games, where he caught two touchdown passes to help the NFC defeat the AFC. If he decides to play, Nabers would easily be one of the best flag football players at the Olympics.
WR Malik Nabers vs. CB Paulson Adebo will be the matchup to watch in practices.
Dan Salomone: Fiction – I still need to get to the bottom of whatever went on at Penn State practices with Abdul Carter and Theo Johnson. The following conversation occurred during Carter's combine interview, which was captured in the “Giants Life” season premiere.
GM Joe Schoen: We have Theo on our team. What would he say about you?
Carter: He would say I'm competitive, but we got into it a lot just being on different sides of the ball. My last game, he just came up to me and said like he gave me his respect. He has my respect. I like Theo.
OLB Coach Charlie Bullen: Ok, so this…
Carter: … Wait until I see him again, though. We've got some unfinished business.
Matt Citak: Fact – With no contact allowed, there is not much to gain from the performance of the offensive and defensive linemen during OTAs. Those battles pick up steam at training camp, but during these spring workouts, it's more about the pass-catchers and defensive backs. What better matchup is there than the one between the team's top receiver and top cornerback? Adebo is coming off a serious leg injury, so it will be good to see him back on the field looking like his old self. Trying to slow down Nabers will be quite the welcome back for the veteran corner.