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Prominent sports commentator Mike Francesa has expressed his bewilderment over the perceived inadequacies of sports franchises in managing their young athletes. His recent comments were prompted by the case of Malik Nabers, the rookie wide receiver for the Giants, who was seen attending a Travis Scott concert despite being sidelined with a concussion. Nabers is set to miss his second consecutive game due to the injury.

Speaking on his BetRivers podcast before the Giants officially ruled Nabers out for their upcoming game against the Bengals, Francesa questioned the wisdom of the young player's activities. "Here's the thing I don't understand," Francesa stated. "He has a concussion. He's already missed one game and hasn’t cleared the fundamental steps of the concussion protocol. What is he doing out at a concert?"

Francesa underscored the adverse effects that loud noises and bright lights can have on someone recovering from a concussion. "I don't know what concert he went to, and it doesn't matter. The point is, concerts are loud and have a lot of bright lights—neither of which help in the healing process of a concussion," he added.

Criticism didn't end there, as Francesa pointed to what he perceives as a broader issue in the way NFL teams manage their players’ health and activities. "You are trying to get this guy healthy to win football games. He's already demonstrated his worth and is on a path to stardom. This just shows how poorly teams control the behavior of their players. This guy is injured! What is he doing at a concert?"

While acknowledging that there was no evidence suggesting Nabers was partying or drinking, Francesa reiterated his stance on the matter. "It just shows you time and again they cannot control these young players, and they cannot get them to dedicate themselves to the game at hand. He should be resting!"

In response, Giants head coach Brian Daboll addressed the situation in a press conference, stating that the matter would be handled internally. However, Francesa remained adamant that the situation reflected poorly on the organization. "This is just flat-out irresponsible and dumb that he's at a concert. It makes no sense," Francesa concluded.

As the debate continues, the Giants' handling of Nabers' recovery may serve as a case study in the broader discussion on player welfare and team responsibility in professional sports.