New York Giants wide receiver Kenny Golladay vented his frustration over a reduced role on Wednesday, even refusing to rule out a potential trade request if things don’t change.
“I’m not going to get into all of that right now,” Golladay said. “We’re going to see how it goes. . . I came here to play.
“They’re also paying me to play. They want to see more I guess or whatever situation on their end. I keep doing what I got to do as far as just coming in each day.”
The veteran said he was frustrated and “confused” over the situation, noting that coaches constantly reaffirm that he’s doing the right things.
“I’m preparing like I’m going to be playing, but who knows,” Golladay said. “The GM, head coach and all these coaches keep saying, ‘you do everything right, you handle yourself the right way.’ Like I said, it’s a little confusing.”
Following Golladay’s comments, he met with head coach Brian Daboll and the two discussed things. And while neither will make public what was said, Daboll is pleased with Golladay’s frustration because it shows a competitive edge.
Brian Daboll says he’s spoken to Kenny Golladay, and he’s glad a player is unhappy when he doesn’t play. Won’t divulge this week’s plan or exactly what he’s told Golladay on why.
Daboll most notably says the gameday roster is a collaboration between him & GM Joe Schoen each week
— Pat Leonard (@PLeonardNYDN) September 22, 2022
Fixing this. Daboll meant more like glad that Golladay is upset he didn’t play https://t.co/6kcje63o4L
— Charlotte Carroll (@charlottecrrll) September 22, 2022
Meanwhile, offensive coordinator Mike Kafka expertly skirted the souring situation with Golladay, instead opting to repeat the very thing that has caused the receiver frustration.
Giants OC Mike Kafka: Kenny Golladay “has done everything we’ve asked him to do.” Asked if it’s a problem that Kenny heard that & doesn’t understand his benching, Kafka says he’s had convos with Golladay and feels they are in a good place. No insight on what he has to do better pic.twitter.com/7AKhLvlxdk
— Pat Leonard (@PLeonardNYDN) September 22, 2022
The Giants haven’t given any indication into what Golladay’s role will look like in Week 3, but it’s safe to assume he will see more than two offensive snaps.
In the mean time, the Giants continue to hope that his frustration will turn into motivation and that his effort in practice gets turned up a notch.
