Nabers' Sideline Attitude Draws Heat

During the fourth quarter Nabers let a perfect throw slip through his hands in the end zone. The catch would have pushed the lead to twenty-eight points. Instead the Giants settled for a field goal and a sixteen-eight advantage. The miss came on a play that looked easy for a pro receiver.

Earlier in the game he sulked on the sideline after a teammate scored a touchdown that gave New York the lead. He also showed frustration when the quarterback barely missed him on a tight pass. His teammates noticed the negative energy and tried to stay focused.

The broadcast team called his body language terrible. One analyst said there is a thin line between demanding excellence and being a bad teammate. The commentary highlighted how the attitude can spread to the locker room.

When a player drops a sure score while acting out, it hurts the whole group. Coaches and fans will watch closely to see if the attitude changes. If the pattern continues the team may consider a change in role.