New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers is a budding star in the NFL, but that doesn't mean he can't be a coachable asset.
The third-year wideout had a sensational rookie season that included 109 receptions for 1,204 yards and seven touchdowns. His second campaign was then cut short after just four games due to a torn ACL he suffered in Week 4 against the Los Angeles Chargers.
All the while, he's been working with wide receivers coach Chad Hall, who was retained by new head coach John Harbaugh and was promoted from assistant quarterbacks coach to his current role.
Nabers revealed what it's like working with Hall in the latter's first season as wide receivers coach.
"It's more technique, locking in on receivers being technicians and about just
using your hands, using your feet, making sure everything is in the right cylinder for you to run routes," Nabers told reporters this week. "So, just with him talking, I understand what he's saying and I like everything that he's saying about just saying everything in the cylinder or just getting your feet right, making sure which way you want the DB to go. So, just listening, honing in on what he has to say and just taking it to the game."
Coming off his torn ACL, it wasn't entirely clear whether the Giants were going to have their star wideout for the Week 1 opener against the Dallas Cowboys. However, Nabers wound up playing in the thrilling 28-20 victory at home, contributing six receptions for 69 yards on a team-high nine targets.
When asked about the type of personality and mentality Hall brings to the wide receivers room, Nabers had a unique answer.
"He's live. He's live. If you know, you know, if you don't, you don't. He’s live, though. That's a good thing. It's a good thing," Nabers said.
The Giants wide receiver room has some intriguing pieces alongside Nabers, but he's still the engine of the entire offense. We'll see what Year 3 has in store, but Nabers should be set up for success again.
This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: Giants' Malik Nabers on 'live' WR coach Chad Hall: 'If you know, you know'
