The Beast of NY Backfield

Some people of have written in and wondered why I don't write about the Strahan situation. The answer is quite simple, what is there to tell that the other 500 media outlets aren't giving you? Strahan is contemplating retirement, but really we all know he wants more money, and the Giants front office will not go through this season what they did with the Tiki Barber tour last season. There I have addressed the issue, now on to some football

He's a former 4th round pick from Souther Illinois, and he came in with a bang stating that "he will not be denied a yard". Brandon Jacobs is the largest RB in the NFL and the largest in Giants history (and maybe the history of the NFL). However this big back has moved from the shadows of the most prolific back in Giants history to the forefront. The question is can he handle it.

For his career he has been the short yardage, goal line back, picking up those tough yards, and he's been really good at it. Much better then his predecessor (who also wore #27), Ron Dayne. Dayne is gone as is Barber, and now fans and coaching will look to Jacobs to bring back that bruising, wear down the defense type of running.

With Jacobs (and now Reuben Droughns, acquired in a trade with Cleveland for WR Tim Carter), I, as do many fans, expect offensive coordinator, Kevin Gilbride, to implement a thunder and thunder type of attack. I believe he will, and by doing this, a lot of pressure can be taken off the shoulders of Eli, who under Huffnagle, was throwing like a madman in some games.

It will be interesting to see if Jacobs can handle the fulltime roll of the Giants running back job. One thing is for sure though, he will get his chance, and it is now his job to lose.

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Mike Podlesny co-hosts the Big Blue Review. A weekly podcast covering the NY Giants. You can listen to the podcast by visiting http://big-blue-review.blogspot.com/