"You seriously can’t be defending Russ" - Ex-Packers QB rips Russell Wilson for underthrowing the ball to Malik Nabers at Giants training camp

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New York Giants training camp is underway, and there appear to be questions about the quarterback position already. This offseason, the Giants signed both Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston to contracts and drafted former Ole Miss Rebels QB Jaxson Dart in the first round.

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Although it appears as though Wilson will begin the new campaign as the starting QB of the franchise, he has not looked on the same page at times so far with star wide receiver Malik Nabers.

In a drill this week, Wilson missed a pass to Nabers, something that was caught on video and was criticized on social media. One fan highlighted how Nabers needed to do a much better job at getting open and that the incident was not the fault of Wilson.

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"Nabers telling Russ to throw it further... Get open and give your QB somewhere to throw it," the individual wrote.

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However, former Green Bay Packers QB Kurt Benkert replied to the individual and made clear that Wilson was at fault for the failed play.

"You seriously can’t be defending Russ for under throwing a fade by about 6 yards. He left it short and inside by a mile. He’d probably tell you the same thing," Benkert tweeted on Wednesday.
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Is Russell Wilson the long-term starting QB of the New York Giants?

Although there is a good chance that Russell Wilson begins the new season as New York's starter, it appears as though Jaxson Dart is the Giants' QB of the future.

However, Dart does need time to learn and develop at the professional level, something that both Wilson and Jameis Winston can help him with this year. Both veteran QBs have accomplished a lot during their impressive careers and have a lot of valuable information to pass on to the rookie.

Before Dart becomes the starting QB in the future, Giants fans will be hoping that Wilson and WR Malik Nabers will get on the same page by the time the season opens in September.

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