Greg Olsen just came out swinging, accusing the *New York Post* and *USA Today* of flat-out “making up quotes” about Giants receiver Malik Nabers. Olsen claims these publications put “words in my mouth” regarding his comments during Sunday’s game against the Eagles. This isn’t just a misquote, this is an accusation that the media fabricated what he said.
What Fox Actually Said On Air
After the Giants’ win over the Eagles, Olsen decided to set the record straight on Monday about what went down during the broadcast. To clear up any doubt, the game tape itself was reviewed. Early in the fourth quarter, during the Giants-Eagles matchup, a play saw Giants quarterback J.J. McCarthy throw a pass behind an open Nabers. The camera caught Nabers waving an arm, seemingly frustrated. Fox’s Joe Davis was quick to comment on it, stating, “His body language has been terrible today.” Olsen then added his own take, saying, “It’s just not good.” Later in the broadcast, Olsen revisited the topic, mentioning Nabers again and saying, “you never know exactly what’s being said. It’s easy for us to sit here and interpret body language.” He even noted that when they asked offensive coordinator Matt Nagy about Nabers, Nagy had something to say.
Olsen Fights Back Against Fabricated Quotes
So, on Monday, after the *New York Post* and *USA Today* ran with their characterizations of his comments, Olsen went on the offensive. He specifically accused those outlets of making up quotes and putting words in his mouth. He wants to avoid any confusion about what he and the others on the Fox broadcast team *actually* said, or didn’t say, about Nabers. It’s a pretty wild accusation to say publications are making up quotes, not just misinterpreting them.
This whole situation is a big deal for media transparency and how player perceptions get shaped. For Olsen, it’s about setting the record straight and pushing back when he feels his words are being twisted or, worse, invented entirely. The video and audio from the game are out there, and it seems Olsen is banking on that to prove his side of the story.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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