Ahmad Bradshaw should be the starting RB for the Giants (1 Viewer)

[kevthegrad]

I'm totally amazed that there isn't more discussion about the fact that Ahmad Bradshaw has soundly out-performed Brandon Jacobs all season long.

He just seems to make more of his opportunities and as Peter King said earlier this season, every time Bradshaw touches the ball, you just hold your breath. Jacobs runs into players and while he does run over some, he seems to get stuffed an awful lot more than he used to running behind Tiki. I think he's more suited to be the compliment, not the feature.

Bradshaw seems very good with his hands and receiving the ball too. I don't have either in any league, so no vested interest, I just don't get it.

Thoughts?

 

[kevthegrad]

Um...I'm not opposed to people weighing in here and voicing their own approval/disapproval with my suggestion.

 

[Velcro]

Perhaps no one is replying because there is nothing more to be said. Last nights game left little doubt as to who is more explosive.

 

[todisco1]

I like Jacobs, he's had a poor year, but he should rebound somewhat. But I LOVE Bradshaw, he looks great. Plays way bigger than his size. Good red zone runner too.

 

[Hendo]

i can see NY bringing in a top draft RB like Dwyer or Mathews to tell you the truth. I dont see any of their current stable of RB's as game changers/workhorse backs. Jacobs was a good workhorse for them but is wearing down really fast and Bradshaw has talent but more of a scat back/3rd down type option imo.

 

[dmac37]

I have been saying this since the NYG super bowl run 2 years ago.

Bradshaw / Jacobs should be used like Tiki / Jacobs during Jacobs rookie year, Bradshaw as the feature back and Jacobs as the change of pace bruiser.

 

[Avery]

This has been discussed many times before.

I like Bradshaw a lot but I'm not sure he can stand up to being an every down back. He's playing on two bad ankles right now.

Jacobs has had a off year for the most part but in large part it is due to:

Defenses stacking the line is more of a detriment to Jacobs running style.

It has been documented that Jacobs has been misused, often being called upon to run to the edges. Obviously not his strength.

The O-line has taken a step back in run blocking.

Jacobs is the type of runner who benefits from rhythm. The way the backs have rotated this year has not allowed him to get into a rhythm much.

Bradshaw frequently runs out of passing formations giving him more space to run while Jacobs is usually in the game on more obvious running downs.

Bradshaw has earned himself a bigger role in the offense, but Jacobs decline is not all Jacobs and I think they work well as a tandem despite people's need to label one the starter and the other one the backup.

 

[todisco1]

i can see NY bringing in a top draft RB like Dwyer or Mathews to tell you the truth. I dont see any of their current stable of RB's as game changers/workhorse backs. Jacobs was a good workhorse for them but is wearing down really fast and Bradshaw has talent but more of a scat back/3rd down type option imo.

I doubt they bring a highly touted rookie. They should be very deep at RB next season. Jacobs, Bradshaw, Andre Brown (should be healthy), Ware (free agent, may walk), Johnson. Bradshaw has been playing hurt much of the season and has still been productive. I think he oozes talent.

 

[Avery]

i can see NY bringing in a top draft RB like Dwyer or Mathews to tell you the truth. I dont see any of their current stable of RB's as game changers/workhorse backs. Jacobs was a good workhorse for them but is wearing down really fast and Bradshaw has talent but more of a scat back/3rd down type option imo.

Considering the Giants needs at S, LB, OL and DT you would hear the sounds of millions of remotes held by Giants fans smashing against their respective TVs simultaneously if the Giants draft a day 1 RB.

 

[GreatLakesMike]

i can see NY bringing in a top draft RB like Dwyer or Mathews to tell you the truth. I dont see any of their current stable of RB's as game changers/workhorse backs. Jacobs was a good workhorse for them but is wearing down really fast and Bradshaw has talent but more of a scat back/3rd down type option imo.

Bradsaw is not a "scat back, 3rd down type" back. Bradshaw has a compact build and runs with a lot of pop and power. Bradshaw is clearly the most talented RB on the Giants roster IMO. The guy is outproducing Jacobs with a cracked metatarsal on one side, and a sprained ankle on the other.

 

[JJP]

Jacobs got paid. We've seen this before; its amazing what losing that hunger can do. I can't believe what an underperformer Jacobs has been.

That said, I still was shocked to see Bradshaw getting the carries inside the 5 yard line last night. You'd think he'd go with the power back but Bradshaw got the job done. Other than blocking, is there any area in which Bradshaw isn't better than Jacobs?

 

[redaddy25]

Jacobs got paid. We've seen this before; its amazing what losing that hunger can do. I can't believe what an underperformer Jacobs has been. That said, I still was shocked to see Bradshaw getting the carries inside the 5 yard line last night. You'd think he'd go with the power back but Bradshaw got the job done. Other than blocking, is there any area in which Bradshaw isn't better than Jacobs?

Not when your "power back" looks like Ron Dayne, same jersey number and all. Bradshaw should see all the goaline work going forward, for all the obvious reasons. Jacobs has value but he just is not quick enough anymore...

 

[az_prof]

This has been discussed many times before.I like Bradshaw a lot but I'm not sure he can stand up to being an every down back. He's playing on two bad ankles right now.Jacobs has had a off year for the most part but in large part it is due toefenses stacking the line is more of a detriment to Jacobs running style.It has been documented that Jacobs has been misused, often being called upon to run to the edges. Obviously not his strength.The O-line has taken a step back in run blocking.Jacobs is the type of runner who benefits from rhythm. The way the backs have rotated this year has not allowed him to get into a rhythm much.Bradshaw frequently runs out of passing formations giving him more space to run while Jacobs is usually in the game on more obvious running downs.Bradshaw has earned himself a bigger role in the offense, but Jacobs decline is not all Jacobs and I think they work well as a tandem despite people's need to label one the starter and the other one the backup.

Bradshaw is running behind the same O line as Jacobs so if the O Line took a step back it should affect him too--but he has done pretty well. The same rebuttal is true for stacking the line unless you are trying to say that teams stack the line more against Jacobs--something I have not seen.The rhythm argument makes no sense because he has never been the only back--the last two years he rotated with Ward. I don't think Bradshaw is getting that many more carries than Ward got.The argument that Bradshaw runs out of passing formations and so sees a different defense would be a good point but I don't see it. It isn't like Bradshaw only comes in on third and long. He is used in many different situations and I have seen him bust big runs on first and ten second and six and third and one. In fact, he has looked better in short yardage situations and goal line situations than Jacobs too.I can't speak to your first point about Jacobs being used differently than in the past because I haven't gone back and analyzed his run distribution (inside/outside) compared to previous years.I think both backs do better with the other and I am not arguing that Jacobs should sit--but I think Bradshaw should be seeing sixty percent and Jacobs forty percent of the touches, and I think the Giants should throw to Bradshaw more and use him more like the Ravens use Ray Rice or how the G Men used to use Tiki. The argument someone else makes about Bradshaw being too small to be a featured back is false. One thing I have learned over the years is that size doesn't correlate with ability to be a featured back, except for the really small guy. Jacobs is huge and he hasn't proven that he can be the only RB. Ronnie Brown is big and he can't through a season without getting hurt. On the other hand, Ray Rice has held up really well and lots of guys in the 205-210 range do fine as featured backs.

 

[Little Joe]

Cant stand the way Jacobs gets basically stuffed for two yards...then jumps up and starts yapping at the defender like he just broke off a 30 yard run. Been watching this all year...and will never fraft this sloth again!

Hurts even more that I took Jacobs ahead of Chris Johnson b/c was worried about lenDale stealing goal line carries...and "knew" Jacobs would get it inside the five...

Good riddance!

 

[Avery]

Cant stand the way Jacobs gets basically stuffed for two yards...then jumps up and starts yapping at the defender like he just broke off a 30 yard run. Been watching this all year...and will never fraft this sloth again!

Hurts even more that I took Jacobs ahead of Chris Johnson b/c was worried about lenDale stealing goal line carries...and "knew" Jacobs would get it inside the five...

Good riddance!

Been waiting to use this for a while...

 

[JJP]

Is Jacobs too big? Most top RBs in the NFL are right around 5'10 maybe 5'11 and weigh around 200-210 pounds. At 6'4, he has an awfully high center of gravity for a RB. And he clearly has lost a step from last year. Jacobs himself is probably the only one who really knows how much he weighs.

 

[broncofan13000]

Any chance Jacobs gets suspended for that punch he threw? Or not likely cause he didn't even get a penalty? Bradshaw would be a huge week 16 start if Jacobs is out...

 

[JJP]

Any chance Jacobs gets suspended for that punch he threw? Or not likely cause he didn't even get a penalty? Bradshaw would be a huge week 16 start if Jacobs is out...

I don't know about a suspension but I would expect there to be fines handed out.

 

[Koya]

i can see NY bringing in a top draft RB like Dwyer or Mathews to tell you the truth. I dont see any of their current stable of RB's as game changers/workhorse backs. Jacobs was a good workhorse for them but is wearing down really fast and Bradshaw has talent but more of a scat back/3rd down type option imo.

Considering the Giants needs at S, LB, OL and DT you would hear the sounds of millions of remotes held by Giants fans smashing against their respective TVs simultaneously if the Giants draft a day 1 RB.

Thank you. Don't see us going RB first day at all. Unless someone REALLY good falls a lot, I dont see it before round 4 at the earliest. We have a stable of good backs. We have an offense that has done well with some very young WRs. Eli is having his best season. What lacks is defense. Linebacker and safety are huge needs right now for a team that is very close to being at the top of the heap with a couple missing pieces added to the equation.

 

[kevthegrad]

Cant stand the way Jacobs gets basically stuffed for two yards...then jumps up and starts yapping at the defender like he just broke off a 30 yard run. Been watching this all year...and will never fraft this sloth again!

Hurts even more that I took Jacobs ahead of Chris Johnson b/c was worried about lenDale stealing goal line carries...and "knew" Jacobs would get it inside the five...

Good riddance!

Been waiting to use this for a while...

What does that T shirt thing mean??

 

[Cenobite]

i can see NY bringing in a top draft RB like Dwyer or Mathews to tell you the truth. I dont see any of their current stable of RB's as game changers/workhorse backs. Jacobs was a good workhorse for them but is wearing down really fast and Bradshaw has talent but more of a scat back/3rd down type option imo.

Considering the Giants needs at S, LB, OL and DT you would hear the sounds of millions of remotes held by Giants fans smashing against their respective TVs simultaneously if the Giants draft a day 1 RB.

Thank you. Don't see us going RB first day at all. Unless someone REALLY good falls a lot, I dont see it before round 4 at the earliest. We have a stable of good backs. We have an offense that has done well with some very young WRs. Eli is having his best season. What lacks is defense. Linebacker and safety are huge needs right now for a team that is very close to being at the top of the heap with a couple missing pieces added to the equation.

Are you a Mara?

 

[Browning51]

If he would have performed like last year I would have a had a great season. What a huge bum, Bradshaw is better, time for Jacobs to be a lineman.

 

[Avery]

i can see NY bringing in a top draft RB like Dwyer or Mathews to tell you the truth. I dont see any of their current stable of RB's as game changers/workhorse backs. Jacobs was a good workhorse for them but is wearing down really fast and Bradshaw has talent but more of a scat back/3rd down type option imo.

Considering the Giants needs at S, LB, OL and DT you would hear the sounds of millions of remotes held by Giants fans smashing against their respective TVs simultaneously if the Giants draft a day 1 RB.

Thank you. Don't see us going RB first day at all. Unless someone REALLY good falls a lot, I dont see it before round 4 at the earliest. We have a stable of good backs. We have an offense that has done well with some very young WRs. Eli is having his best season. What lacks is defense. Linebacker and safety are huge needs right now for a team that is very close to being at the top of the heap with a couple missing pieces added to the equation.

Are you a Mara?

Although I tend not to do it myself, many fans of sports franchises connect to a team in such a way that they often use terms of ownership and inclusion such as "we" and "us".I can't imagine that this is the first time you've heard it.

 

[Todem]

For a big bruiser he sure has been running soft this season. Last year he would take on would be tacklers and crush them...this year he goes down in a heap...and he goes down easy.

That is what happens to some guys when they get their $$$.

Jacobs is ordinary. And the fact Brdshaw has been the goaline back of choice speaks volumes about what the coaching staff sees.

 

[metal]

I think he would be the best or amongst the best tight ends in the league. Hes really athletic and I see catching is something he would need to work diligently on. Hes always been an okay blocker, and has big size and compliments it well with the speed and power. Kevin Boss is a good guy and all but this line cannot block for this kind of running back at this point in time and the big playability is gone.

Seeing a guy like Brandon Jacobs making it past the LB level of defense would be a scary thought. I just dont think Jacobs is evasive enough or strong enough to make it past two or three linemen and linebackers and with how hes been used going to the outside for some reason, I think the coaching staff understands now that he cant do it anymore.

 

[Avery]

I think he would be the best or amongst the best tight ends in the league. Hes really athletic and I see catching is something he would need to work diligently on. Hes always been an okay blocker, and has big size and compliments it well with the speed and power. Kevin Boss is a good guy and all but this line cannot block for this kind of running back at this point in time and the big playability is gone.

Seeing a guy like Brandon Jacobs making it past the LB level of defense would be a scary thought. I just dont think Jacobs is evasive enough or strong enough to make it past two or three players.

Catching well is pretty integral to a receiver position.

 

[finito]

I think he would be the best or amongst the best tight ends in the league. Hes really athletic and I see catching is something he would need to work diligently on. Hes always been an okay blocker, and has big size and compliments it well with the speed and power. Kevin Boss is a good guy and all but this line cannot block for this kind of running back at this point in time and the big playability is gone.

Seeing a guy like Brandon Jacobs making it past the LB level of defense would be a scary thought. I just dont think Jacobs is evasive enough or strong enough to make it past two or three players.

Catching well is pretty integral to a receiver position.

DHB disagrees.

 

[metal]

People can get better at catching balls?

 

[Koya]

i can see NY bringing in a top draft RB like Dwyer or Mathews to tell you the truth. I dont see any of their current stable of RB's as game changers/workhorse backs. Jacobs was a good workhorse for them but is wearing down really fast and Bradshaw has talent but more of a scat back/3rd down type option imo.

Considering the Giants needs at S, LB, OL and DT you would hear the sounds of millions of remotes held by Giants fans smashing against their respective TVs simultaneously if the Giants draft a day 1 RB.

Thank you. Don't see us going RB first day at all. Unless someone REALLY good falls a lot, I dont see it before round 4 at the earliest. We have a stable of good backs. We have an offense that has done well with some very young WRs. Eli is having his best season. What lacks is defense. Linebacker and safety are huge needs right now for a team that is very close to being at the top of the heap with a couple missing pieces added to the equation.

Are you a Mara?

Although I tend not to do it myself, many fans of sports franchises connect to a team in such a way that they often use terms of ownership and inclusion such as "we" and "us".I can't imagine that this is the first time you've heard it.

I beileve a more appropriate response is

 

[kevthegrad]

Cant stand the way Jacobs gets basically stuffed for two yards...then jumps up and starts yapping at the defender like he just broke off a 30 yard run. Been watching this all year...and will never fraft this sloth again!

Hurts even more that I took Jacobs ahead of Chris Johnson b/c was worried about lenDale stealing goal line carries...and "knew" Jacobs would get it inside the five...

Good riddance!

Been waiting to use this for a while...

What does that T shirt thing mean??

Bump?

 

[inzanitee]

Cant stand the way Jacobs gets basically stuffed for two yards...then jumps up and starts yapping at the defender like he just broke off a 30 yard run. Been watching this all year...and will never fraft this sloth again!

Hurts even more that I took Jacobs ahead of Chris Johnson b/c was worried about lenDale stealing goal line carries...and "knew" Jacobs would get it inside the five...

Good riddance!

Been waiting to use this for a while...

What does that T shirt thing mean??

Bump?

Point to the Shirt -- Fantasy Football excuses for losing.http://www.jerseytees.com/

 

[fantasizing]

And the fact Brdshaw has been the goaline back of choice speaks volumes about what the coaching staff sees.

To me, this has been the most concerning thing about Jacobs this year. His losing of goaline carries.That completely destroys any fantasy value he had. You know he will never break long runs, so therefore he needslots of carries to amass any meaningfull yardage for fantasy purposes. His fantasy value really lies in his ability to plungein for those goalines touchdowns, and if he's not even able to do that, then he is basically a write-off for fantasy.I could understand if Jacobs had a Lendale White/Jerome Bettis type season (say 700 yards and 14 TDs'). But he's not even doing that. A complete bust for where he is drafted in most leagues. He'll probably be ranked as the 40th RB heading into next season.

 

[Mookie Blaylock]

Anyone have any insight into this Carolina game? I know they were saying on the broadcast of the WAS game that Bradshaw was a tad gimpy and took himself out at one point. I know he has the stress fracture (I think) already also. This Carolina team has given up an average of 135 yards a game on the ground and about a TD a game for the past 6 games.

I know Bradshaw should be the priamary back in this offense, but is his health going to allow it?

 

[kevthegrad]

Has Bradshaw practiced a single Wednesday this year? He hardly practices then he plays and is killer.

 

[Bri]

Giants have called running plays horribly this year. There was 4? game stretch where they were averaging 5-6 per carry(if not more, I distinctly remember 7-8 per carry one game) and abandoned the run to throw to their young WRs. (Not evident in stats so much unless you look @ gamelogs or watched the games)

During that time, Bradshaw and Jacobs played poorly and not coincidentally so did the Giants. I think some of the folks in this thread are still fighting the idea of a 2 or 3 headed monster at RB. The Giants 3 headed RB was the best in NFL last year and has done especially well when they commit to it this year.

Anyhow, they drafted and loved Andre Brown. Danny Ware may be a FA but I don't think he'll command too much. Plus they have Gartrell. There's no need to draft a RB. On the other hand, for a franchise that has had many excellent LBers, it's shameful who they have there now.

 

[Avery]

Giants have called running plays horribly this year. There was 4? game stretch where they were averaging 5-6 per carry(if not more, I distinctly remember 7-8 per carry one game) and abandoned the run to throw to their young WRs. (Not evident in stats so much unless you look @ gamelogs or watched the games)

During that time, Bradshaw and Jacobs played poorly and not coincidentally so did the Giants. I think some of the folks in this thread are still fighting the idea of a 2 or 3 headed monster at RB. The Giants 3 headed RB was the best in NFL last year and has done especially well when they commit to it this year.

Anyhow, they drafted and loved Andre Brown. Danny Ware may be a FA but I don't think he'll command too much. Plus they have Gartrell. There's no need to draft a RB. On the other hand, for a franchise that has had many excellent LBers, it's shameful who they have there now.

Eh . Boley has looked very good (when healthy), Goff looks the part in the middle and Sintim is still getting up to speed but has had his moments. Could definitely use some more talent there but Pierce in the middle for much of the year (now slow like molasses), Boley being hurt and Sherriden insisting on playing Clark has hidden the decent talent that does exist in the Giants LB corps.

 

[Bri]

Eh . Boley has looked very good (when healthy), Goff looks the part in the middle and Sintim is still getting up to speed but has had his moments. Could definitely use some more talent there but Pierce in the middle for much of the year (now slow like molasses), Boley being hurt and Sherriden insisting on playing Clark has hidden the decent talent that does exist in the Giants LB corps.

Yeah Clark seems like the negative side of being a coach's pet some Sundays. He was OK in Jax when he was younger but cmon now.I often feel like the RB comes to them, not they go get the RB. They seem quite average and really should dominate. If (insert any top LBer name here) was playing behind that defensive line they would be awesome. I don't think Sheridan has done that well either. Coughlin has plenty of ties to Parcells and BB. Romeo and Groh(to name just two) would be dramatically better than Sheridan. He'd better do well as this season closes out.

 

[Avery]

Eh . Boley has looked very good (when healthy), Goff looks the part in the middle and Sintim is still getting up to speed but has had his moments.

Could definitely use some more talent there but Pierce in the middle for much of the year (now slow like molasses), Boley being hurt and Sherriden insisting on playing Clark has hidden the decent talent that does exist in the Giants LB corps.

Yeah Clark seems like the negative side of being a coach's pet some Sundays. He was OK in Jax when he was younger but cmon now.I often feel like the RB comes to them, not they go get the RB. They seem quite average and really should dominate. If (insert any top LBer name here) was playing behind that defensive line they would be awesome.

I don't think Sheridan has done that well either. Coughlin has plenty of ties to Parcells and BB. Romeo and Groh(to name just two) would be dramatically better than Sheridan. He'd better do well as this season closes out.

Understatement of the year.In my mind top priorities are S, LB, OL and DT.

But back to the topic at hand.

Those that say Jacobs is running soft or Jacobs cashed in for a big contract and isn't running the same as last year just hasn't watched the Giants play all year. Jacobs is the same runner as he was last year and it seems silly to say why again. I posted it earlier in this very thread.

 

[Traders2001]

Who cares , that s why you dont have many answers.

 

[Avery]

Who cares , that s why you dont have many answers.

... and a "Bah! Humbug!" to you.

 

[RC94]

Who cares , that s why you dont have many answers.

If you don't care why did you post here?

 

[Boston]

Question...I know Bradshaw had some off-field issues coming out of college which contributed to him sliding in the draft...is he on any type of NFL disciplinary probation right now or is he clean?

 

[Little Joe]

Cant stand the way Jacobs gets basically stuffed for two yards...then jumps up and starts yapping at the defender like he just broke off a 30 yard run. Been watching this all year...and will never fraft this sloth again!

Hurts even more that I took Jacobs ahead of Chris Johnson b/c was worried about lenDale stealing goal line carries...and "knew" Jacobs would get it inside the five...

Good riddance!

Been waiting to use this for a while...

Significant favorite in my superbowl this weekend....even while watching this sloth run like my grandma all year. Not sure where the excuse is here....? Maybe should have left that shirt in your closet for a while longer!

 

[Bri]

Question...I know Bradshaw had some off-field issues coming out of college which contributed to him sliding in the draft...is he on any type of NFL disciplinary probation right now or is he clean?

nothing "rings a bell". Which is probably a very good thing

 

[Avery]

Question...I know Bradshaw had some off-field issues coming out of college which contributed to him sliding in the draft...is he on any type of NFL disciplinary probation right now or is he clean?

nothing "rings a bell". Which is probably a very good thing

IIRC, he served some time this off-season for some issues he had while in college. Hasn't gotten into any trouble that's reported since he's been a pro.

 

[RC94]

Question...I know Bradshaw had some off-field issues coming out of college which contributed to him sliding in the draft...is he on any type of NFL disciplinary probation right now or is he clean?

IIRC he had gotten into some trouble in college and by the time it made it's way through the courts he was in the pros. He wound up having to spend a little time in jail (something like a month during the offseason) and that was the end of it. I don't think he was suspended by the NFL, but I don't remember for sure. As far as I have heard/read he has been hardworking and has stayed out of trouble since he has been with the Giants. I hope he doesn't prove me wrong, but I am not worried about any off-field problems with him going forward.

 

[Avery]

Cant stand the way Jacobs gets basically stuffed for two yards...then jumps up and starts yapping at the defender like he just broke off a 30 yard run. Been watching this all year...and will never fraft this sloth again!

Hurts even more that I took Jacobs ahead of Chris Johnson b/c was worried about lenDale stealing goal line carries...and "knew" Jacobs would get it inside the five...

Good riddance!

Been waiting to use this for a while...

Significant favorite in my superbowl this weekend....even while watching this sloth run like my grandma all year. Not sure where the excuse is here....? Maybe should have left that shirt in your closet for a while longer!

Well, there was no smiley for "taking Jacobs over Chris Johnson was a craptastic pick of epic proportions in any format" so I settled for the shirt.

Merry Christmas!

 

[KellysHeroes]

Bradshaw outplayed BJ on a bum foot, However I have heard on the NY Radio that BJ has an injury but no one knows what it is because he's not talking.... but its clear that something is wrong because hes not himself, hes been running soft.

next yr I expect Bradshaw to have a serious Breakout and BJ be strictly a Short yardage / GL Back.

 

[Chairshot]

I gave a null vote because I don't believe either player is a "starter" in this offense.

My personal opinion is that BJ is hurt. Watching the games, he doesn't run the same way he has in the past. It could very well be that defenders have caught up with him, chipping at his legs on every play. That's got to take something out of an RB, I suppose.

I like Bradshaw, but I believe the Giants typical game plan lends itself to people believing the change of pace back is better then he is. People knew Ward would take a step back this year, but very few were saying that he would become essentially useless. Ward is proof to me that the change of pace back can look much better then he is in that offense.

When BJ is in the game, it truly effects how the defense plays. The have to play a touch tentatively, because the vast majority of guys can't put a helmet on him without getting blown up (maybe tentative is the wrong word, but they can't be as aggressive). The defense has to get into a mode where they dive at his feet and try to stay away from getting squared up. That's not something a defense usually has to do or worry about, it's pretty unique at the NFL level. When Bradshaw comes in, that type of tentative attitude plays right into his hands, as he has the quickness to be past you in a heartbeat if you don't attack him off the ball. By switching them back and forth, you give 2 *very* different looks at a D and it keeps them off balance. It's difficult to get 11-15 guys shifting mental gears back and forth through out a game, especially when the "BJ gear" is so unnatural to begin with. It's a great strategy and it works well.

The Giants haven't had a "starting" RB since Tiki retired. They sub their RB the same way they sub their D linemen. They play each back in the situations they feel will work the best. It's mostly worked over the past couple years. I wouldn't really want to go into a game without BJ or Bradshaw, they are both critical to the run game success.

And for the record, I'd be super annoyed if they went with an RB on day one, unless there was an excellent talent that happens to fall. The Giants know how to find RB talent late in the draft. The offense is fine, the defense needs to get healthy, retool at some positions and add some talent for depth. I'm not really worried about the offense at all, especially with Eli seemingly having turned the corner.

 

[kevthegrad]

Predictions this weekend for these two?

Bradshaw 63 yards rushing, 33 receiving, 1 td.

Jacobs 32 yards rushing, 8 receiving, 0 td.