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Barber’s style of running made the offensive line look good just by making a block, even if not the block called for in the playbook.
I’m frankly more worried about Eli’s shoulder than about Osi or Brandon Jacobs at this point.
Jones is eager to see how the revamped defense - beefed up by linemen Shaun Rogers and Corey Williams - will fare against quarterback Eli Manning and the fourth-ranked running game from last season.
With Jacobs out too, unless Tiki comes back, hate to say it but guys who are the top prospects for next year?
The person requested anonymity because injury information is supposed to be released by the team.
A team preparing for Jacobs then having to play Ward would be at a huge disadvantage.
BT and Brandon Steiner are joined by Giants RB Brandon Jacobs to discuss Umenyiora’s injury.
Jacobs torched Redskins in 2007 : Giants RB Brandon Jacobs rushed 25 times for 130 yards last season in his only matchup against New York’s Week 1 opponents, the Washington Redskins. In the 2006 season, Jacobs carried the ball 96 times for 423 yards and nine touchdowns, averaging 4.4 yards per carry. In the 2006 season, Jacobs carried the ball 96 times for 423 yards and nine touchdowns, averaging 4.4 yards per carry. With the retirement of Tiki Barber, Jacobs took over the starting running back spot for the Giants in the 2007 season, where he rushed for 1009 yards with four rushing touchdowns and gained 174 receiving yards with two touchdowns despite missing five games due to knee and hamstring injuries.
Despite less playing time, Jacobs was 2nd on the team with 72 carries for 446 yards and three touchdowns. Unhappy with playing time, and after a personal phone conversation with fellow running back and good friend Muhammad Abdulqaadir, he transferred to Division I-AA Southern Illinois University for his senior season.
In the regular season, he has rushed for 1,531 yards on 336 carries and 20 touchdowns. - In postseason play, Jacobs has rushed for 205 yards on 64 carries and 3 scores and added 4 catches for 29 yards and a score. - In 2007, he played in 11 regular season games with 9 starts and started all 4 postseason games.
Jacobs is the first Giants back other than Barber to rush for more than 1,000 yards since Brown in 1998 ‘Rushed for at least 100 yards 5 times. - Jacobs’ 1,009 yards gave the Giants a 1,000-yard rusher for the 6th year in a row .
Jacobs underwent wrist surgery during the 2008 off season, but Jacobs reportedly “didn’t seem to be in pain” while speaking to fans shortly afterward. His status is uncertain for post-draft camps.
Going into the 2006 season Jacobs stated that he studied film of famed power running back Eddie George in an effort to refine his running style.
National recruiting service Rivals.com listed Jacobs the No.1 JUCO prospect in America in 2003. That’s a big “if.”
Spin: Jacobs is the lead back of the Giants’ cerberus-styled offense. On one hand, Reuben Droughns snatched away six rushing touchdowns, so there could be more to be had for Jacobs there.
As far as I know, I’m still there.” Jacobs, who is due to earn $927,000 this season, wasn’t specific, but the market for running backs was set this offseason by the Atlanta Falcons, who signed free agent Michael Turner for six years and $34.5 million with $15 million guaranteed.
“I just wanted to be able to prove myself,” Jacobs said after arriving at the University at Albany yesterday. For now, Jacobs insisted that his first choice is to remain with the Giants.
Jacobs obviously sees things differently. Jacobs saw 20-plus carries in six of 11 games last season with the Giants and has to contend with Derrick Ward and Ahmad Bradshaw for carries as they provide a change of pace. .
Jacobs had a great game the only time he played the Redskins last year, but Fantasy owners should keep in mind that it was an odd game for the Giants. Impact: He’s 100 percent healthy and should get the bulk of the carries to start the season.
Ahmad Bradshaw and Derrick Ward will spell Jacobs, though the exact split hasn’t likely been determined yet.
During the first week of training camp the Giants have given Jacobs, Ahmad Bradshaw and Derrick a chance to run with the first team.
Jacobs’ first season as a starter was a bit of a rollercoaster, having some very productive weeks only to be followed by sitting out for a few weeks with various injuries. When Jacobs was healthy he was highly productive, rushing for 1009 yards and 6 rushing touchdowns in only 11 games.
He will go anywhere from the 12 th pick on.
Unless something drastic happens, expect Jacobs to get the job as primary runner in New York. ESPN - Brandon Jacobs Stats, News, Photos - New York Giants FOX Sports on MSN: Brandon Jacobs, Running back, Giants, NFL
