The Giants’ first-round pick isn’t a fan of the old-school new jerseys.
LSU wide receiver Malik Nabors, taken No. 6 overall by the Giants in the 2024 NFL Draft, reflects on Big Blue’s new “Century Red” retro uniforms, which were unveiled last Thursday to commemorate the team’s 100th season. said.
The jersey is red with a blue center section, white border stripes and white numbers. The pants are tan and the socks are red with blue and white stripes.
“It’s going to be hard to get it back, that’s all I have to say about it,” Nabors said. told Sports Illustrated At the NFLPA Rookie Premiere.
When asked how he can improve his appearance, Nabers replied: I’ll have to wait and see when I wear it. ”
The uniforms, which the Giants can wear up to twice during the 2024 NFL season, include homages to the team’s 1933 jersey, 1938 helmet, and 1925 pants and socks.
The winged blue and red helmet was worn from 1937 to 1947.
All Giants uniforms this season will have a “100 Season” patch on the front.
The Giants previously had red jerseys, which they wore once a year from 2004 to 2007.
Nabers arrived at the Giants expecting a big boost to the offense as the team did not take a quarterback in the first round, opting to stay with Daniel Jones, who is returning from a torn ACL, and his return. A legitimate franchise QB who is trying to dispel doubts about whether or not he is a legitimate franchise QB.
The 20-year-old receiver quickly signed a four-year, $29.2 million contract that includes an $18.1 million signing bonus.
“When I put my name on the paper, I was a little shaken and emotional,” Nabers said during the Giants’ rookie minicamp earlier this month. “The job is not over, but a new phase in my life is over. For me, getting to this part of my life and journey was a big part of getting to that moment, giving me a pat on the back. It was like that.”
