Brandon Jacobs getting closer.... (1 Viewer)

[KellysHeroes]

Sounds like next week will be his big return.

Brandon Jacobs-RB- Giants Sep. 26 - 3:26 pm et

Brandon Jacobs says he's "getting very close" to returning to game action.

"I would love to play this weekend," he said. "I have to see the doctor in a little bit and hopefully there will be some good news." Jacobs could practice late in the week, but he's unlikely to face the Eagles on Sunday night.Source: New York Daily News

Brandon Jacobs-RB- Giants Sep. 26 - 9:38 am et

According to the New York Daily News, Brandon Jacobs (knee) "probably won't return this week."

The team reportedly hopes to have him back within two weeks, with the newspaper suggesting that Jacobs "will probably resume his planned 20-25 carries per game" despite the emergence of Derrick Ward. "What I liked about Derrick was the fact that when you looked at him on the field he looked so much quicker," coach Tom Coughlin said. "That in itself could be a dimension to take advantage of. He has obviously proven that he can perform at a high level."Source: New York Daily News

Brandon Jacobs-RB- Giants Sep. 24 - 1:49 pm et

The Giants hope to have Brandon Jacobs back within the next two weeks.

Derrick Ward has likely carved out a permanent role during Jacobs' absence, be it as a third-down back or committee member. Jacobs is still likely to get the goal-line carries when he returns. See if he practices this week.Source: New York Daily News

 

[KoolKat]

I really hope he's out this week, b/c I have to start Ward.

 

[MOAT]

I really hope he's out this week, b/c I have to start Ward.

I really hope he is back week 5 vs the Jets b/c I have AP on a bye. Of course, then I have to sit Ward, right? I guess that depends on who you ask.

 

[Squinting Cyclops]

KellysHeroes has the Jacobs-love REAL BAD!

 

[GoBirds]

traded ronnie brown in a deal for peyton banking on this guy as my rb#3 the rest of the season, come on big guy!!!!!!!

 

[wraith5]

The way Ward has performed, I don't see why they would put Jacobs back into games as the starter - he seems much better suited for 3rd down and goalline work.

Maybe that's just wishful FF thinking on my part, but again I look the performances and don't get it.

 

[gianmarco]

The way Ward has performed, I don't see why they would put Jacobs back into games as the starter - he seems much better suited for 3rd down and goalline work.

Maybe that's just wishful FF thinking on my part, but again I look the performances and don't get it.

Are you basing this on his 6 carries so far in regular season games? You are one heckuva observation of talent. There's a reason Jacobs was going to be the starter going into the season. That didn't change after 4 carries and missing 4 weeks due to an injury.

 

[Squinting Cyclops]

Why would you rush back someone (Jacobs) from an injury who is an unproven full-load talent when someone (Ward) has already proven they can very productively handle the full load?

 

[gianmarco]

Why would you rush back someone (Jacobs) from an injury who is an unproven full-load talent when someone (Ward) has already proven they can very productively handle the full load?

Where do you see them "rushing" him back? Trust me, he's not going unless he's medically cleared.

 

[ScoobyDoo]

Why would you rush back someone (Jacobs) from an injury who is an unproven full-load talent when someone (Ward) has already proven they can very productively handle the full load?

Who's rushing?

 

[Crusaderfan]

Why would you rush back someone (Jacobs) from an injury who is an unproven full-load talent when someone (Ward) has already proven they can very productively handle the full load?

Hmm. I think we may have a Ward owner? Yeah - so far Ward has done well but I don't think he has any track record either I could be wrong

 

[KellysHeroes]

Ward is already dingd... he missed practice today. I'll stress it again; Tiki Barber said on SNF that Ward has injury issues and will not be able to do it himself.

And Yes... I still have faith in BJ being a decent FF RB#2. A monster like that can do some serious damage with 15 too 20 carries a game.

 

[circelli17]

Ward is already dingd... he missed practice today. I'll stress it again; Tiki Barber said on SNF that Ward has injury issues and will not be able to do it himself.And Yes... I still have faith in BJ being a decent FF RB#2. A monster like that can do some serious damage with 15 too 20 carries a game.

The way the Giants defense has performed Jacobs will NEVER see 15 carries a game. The team is too far behind early and they end up playing catchup for 3 quarters. Ward is getting 14-15 carries, but that's bc he is averaging over 5 YPA and they've played against some porous defenses. When Jacobs comes back he will be lucky if he sees the ball 8-10 times a game, with Ward likely getting at least 2/3 of the offensive snaps (particularly since Ward is the go to RB in passing situations)

 

[Brutis]

Why would you rush back someone (Jacobs) from an injury who is an unproven full-load talent when someone (Ward) has already proven they can very productively handle the full load?

He would be handling the full load if he wouldnt be trotting off the field for droughns when they are inside the 5 yard line.

 

[wraith5]

The way Ward has performed, I don't see why they would put Jacobs back into games as the starter - he seems much better suited for 3rd down and goalline work.

Maybe that's just wishful FF thinking on my part, but again I look the performances and don't get it.

Are you basing this on his 6 carries so far in regular season games? You are one heckuva observation of talent. There's a reason Jacobs was going to be the starter going into the season. That didn't change after 4 carries and missing 4 weeks due to an injury.

You know Jacobs isn't a rookie, right?

 

[gianmarco]

The way Ward has performed, I don't see why they would put Jacobs back into games as the starter - he seems much better suited for 3rd down and goalline work.

Maybe that's just wishful FF thinking on my part, but again I look the performances and don't get it.

Are you basing this on his 6 carries so far in regular season games? You are one heckuva observation of talent. There's a reason Jacobs was going to be the starter going into the season. That didn't change after 4 carries and missing 4 weeks due to an injury.

You know Jacobs isn't a rookie, right?

You know this is the first season he's been given the full load, right? To say he's better suited for 3rd down and goalline work without seeing what he can do with the full load is a bit premature. How about we see what he can do when he's the main ball carrier before we say he's better at one than the other. So far, he's 6 carries into that full-time load part.

 

[GoBirds]

Ward is already dingd... he missed practice today. I'll stress it again; Tiki Barber said on SNF that Ward has injury issues and will not be able to do it himself.And Yes... I still have faith in BJ being a decent FF RB#2. A monster like that can do some serious damage with 15 too 20 carries a game.

The way the Giants defense has performed Jacobs will NEVER see 15 carries a game. The team is too far behind early and they end up playing catchup for 3 quarters. Ward is getting 14-15 carries, but that's bc he is averaging over 5 YPA and they've played against some porous defenses. When Jacobs comes back he will be lucky if he sees the ball 8-10 times a game, with Ward likely getting at least 2/3 of the offensive snaps (particularly since Ward is the go to RB in passing situations)

yoor hoping this as a Ward owner......not happening.

 

[Anthony Borbely]

This has all of the makings of a full blown RBBC. Ward has played too well to just discard to the bench.

 

[Squinting Cyclops]

Why would you rush back someone (Jacobs) from an injury who is an unproven full-load talent when someone (Ward) has already proven they can very productively handle the full load?

Hmm. I think we may have a Ward owner? Yeah - so far Ward has done well but I don't think he has any track record either I could be wrong

Actually I have the following in the subscribers contest : Gore, Jacobs, Betts, Hunt....so I really do want Jacobs to see the field....I'm just hoping he doesn't rush back too soon and aggravate his injury when I will need him in a few weeks to keep my team from being eliminated!

 

[KellysHeroes]

Ward is already dingd... he missed practice today. I'll stress it again; Tiki Barber said on SNF that Ward has injury issues and will not be able to do it himself.And Yes... I still have faith in BJ being a decent FF RB#2. A monster like that can do some serious damage with 15 too 20 carries a game.

The way the Giants defense has performed Jacobs will NEVER see 15 carries a game. The team is too far behind early and they end up playing catchup for 3 quarters. Ward is getting 14-15 carries, but that's bc he is averaging over 5 YPA and they've played against some porous defenses. When Jacobs comes back he will be lucky if he sees the ball 8-10 times a game, with Ward likely getting at least 2/3 of the offensive snaps (particularly since Ward is the go to RB in passing situations)

1st off... the Defense finally came alive last week... not saying they will contain Philly; but there was improvement in that 2nd half last week. I'm not sold on the return of McNabb against Det either. I need too see him play good for 3 weeks straight before I declear him back to normal.2nd... wheres all the posters that said the Giants can't move the ball down the field without Tiki???? That their GLs attemts will be very limited this year??? Where are you guys now. I haven't heard that since game 1... that was a GREAT call BTW. If you can't tell; I do not like Tiki... hes a great Talent with a cancerous mouth.Yes it will be a RBBC; I have always said that as a dyansty owner of BJ... I did not want him getting more than 20 carries a game, 15 carries seems just right for a guy like that. And when he comes back and is 100%; BJ will have more FF value since they will split Carries and yds, but not the GLs... those goto BJ and maybe an occasional Droughns to throw off the D.

 

[identikit]

Ward is already dingd... he missed practice today. I'll stress it again; Tiki Barber said on SNF that Ward has injury issues and will not be able to do it himself.

And Yes... I still have faith in BJ being a decent FF RB#2. A monster like that can do some serious damage with 15 too 20 carries a game.

The way the Giants defense has performed Jacobs will NEVER see 15 carries a game. The team is too far behind early and they end up playing catchup for 3 quarters. Ward is getting 14-15 carries, but that's bc he is averaging over 5 YPA and they've played against some porous defenses. When Jacobs comes back he will be lucky if he sees the ball 8-10 times a game, with Ward likely getting at least 2/3 of the offensive snaps (particularly since Ward is the go to RB in passing situations)

1st off... the Defense finally came alive last week... not saying they will contain Philly; but there was improvement in that 2nd half last week. I'm not sold on the return of McNabb against Det either. I need too see him play good for 3 weeks straight before I declear him back to normal.2nd... wheres all the posters that said the Giants can't move the ball down the field without Tiki???? That their GLs attemts will be very limited this year??? Where are you guys now. I haven't heard that since game 1... that was a GREAT call BTW.

If you can't tell; I do not like Tiki... hes a great Talent with a cancerous mouth.

Yes it will be a RBBC; I have always said that as a dyansty owner of BJ... I did not want him getting more than 20 carries a game, 15 carries seems just right for a guy like that. And when he comes back and is 100%; BJ will have more FF value since they will split Carries and yds, but not the GLs... those goto BJ and maybe an occasional Droughns to throw off the D.

Couldn't agree with you more on that...

Id

 

[hauser42]

I dont know how anyone can say Jacobs can not carry the work load. He has a freak injury that happpened in the 1st game it had nothing to do with his running style. I dont see Ward being the main guy maybe he will get some play as teh 3rd down back but that is about the most he will do with a healthy Jacobs.

 

[kupcho1]

This has all of the makings of a full blown RBBC. Ward has played too well to just discard to the bench.

It didn't appear to be an RBBC situation when Jacobs started game 1. It hasn't evolved into an RBBC in weeks 2 or 3. I'd hold off on making definitive statements until both (a healthy) Jacobs and Ward are both available. It is not inconceivable that the offensive philosophy of the Giants favors one back. Wait and see

 

[KellysHeroes]

I'm think that theres still hope that BJ can win that HK sig bet of him being RB 21 or better in PPR leagues.

The competetion isn' t that great this yr.

Looking at the list... I can't see Jordan, J Lewis, Ward, Ronnie and Chrissy Brown, Foster all still being in the top 21.

Ofcourse guys like SJax, Bush, Maroney, all can climb back into this list below.... but if BJ has a couples of games where he rips off 2 TDs, he'll make this list.

top 21 PPR RBs

Brian Westbrook 
(Phi - RB)    @NYG yaaya 10 2 0 0 0 291 2 223 1 0 0 0 76.40 
LaMont Jordan 
(Oak - RB)    @Mia Patriots 37 7 0 0 0 350 2 121 0 0 0 0 73.10 
Marion Barber III 
(Dal - RB)    StL bad a** 33 6 0 0 0 256 4 45 1 0 0 0 63.10 
Adrian Peterson 
(Min - RB)    GB Home of the Haze 30 12 0 0 0 271 1 160 1 0 0 1 60.10 
Joseph Addai 
(Ind - RB)    Den howfly2210 3 11 0 0 0 271 4 50 0 0 0 0 60.10 
Ronnie Brown 
(Mia - RB)    Oak Oaktown 49 10 0 0 0 177 2 175 1 0 1 0 58.20 
Willie Parker 
(Pit - RB)    @Ari Bengals 9 33 0 0 0 368 1 14 0 0 0 1 57.20 
Travis Henry 
(Den - RB)    @Ind yaaya 7 34 0 0 0 302 1 52 0 0 0 0 53.40 
Edgerrin James 
(Ari - RB)    Pit Dude 12 23 0 0 0 277 2 52 0 0 0 0 50.90 
Shaun Alexander 
(Sea - RB)    @SF kiss this 5 29 0 0 0 275 2 25 0 0 0 0 48.00 
Jamal Lewis 
(Cle - RB)    Bal Mizzou Tigers 40 40 0 0 0 307 1 33 0 0 0 1 48.00 
Clinton Portis 
(Was - RB)    Bye The Juice 15 25 0 0 0 227 3 44 0 0 0 0 47.10 
Derrick Ward 
(NYG - RB)    Phi Oaktown 1433 32 0 0 0 273 0 88 1 0 0 0 44.10 
LaDainian Tomlinson 
(SD - RB)    KC Mizzou Tigers 1 37 17 1 0 130 1 99 1 0 0 0 42.75 
DeShaun Foster 
(Car - RB)    TB Patriots 76 47 0 0 0 238 1 49 1 0 0 2 40.70 
Willis McGahee 
(Bal - RB)    @Cle bubba 22 42 0 0 0 272 0 63 1 0 0 0 40.50 
Frank Gore 
(SF - RB)    Sea Home of the Haze 6 36 0 0 0 175 3 37 0 0 0 0 39.20 
Marshawn Lynch 
(Buf - RB)    NYJ Home of the Haze 21 41 0 0 0 228 2 36 0 0 0 0 38.40 
Chris Brown 
(Ten - RB)    Bye Oaktown 244 89 0 0 0 247 0 23 0 0 0 0 37.00 
Rudi Johnson 
(Cin - RB)    NE bad a** 8 66 0 0 0 177 0 92 1 0 1 2 33.90

 

[circelli17]

Ward is already dingd... he missed practice today. I'll stress it again; Tiki Barber said on SNF that Ward has injury issues and will not be able to do it himself.And Yes... I still have faith in BJ being a decent FF RB#2. A monster like that can do some serious damage with 15 too 20 carries a game.

The way the Giants defense has performed Jacobs will NEVER see 15 carries a game. The team is too far behind early and they end up playing catchup for 3 quarters. Ward is getting 14-15 carries, but that's bc he is averaging over 5 YPA and they've played against some porous defenses. When Jacobs comes back he will be lucky if he sees the ball 8-10 times a game, with Ward likely getting at least 2/3 of the offensive snaps (particularly since Ward is the go to RB in passing situations)

yoor hoping this as a Ward owner......not happening.

No I'm saying this as a New Yorker who has seen every snap the team has played this year. If you think the Giants are going to turn into a ground it out offense where they feed Jacobs the ball 20-25 carries a game you are delusional. This isn't the SteelersMeanwhile Derrick Ward is currently the #7 scoring RB in a WCOFF format PPR league. I don't know where the above person is getting his list from, but I can tell you for a fact that Ward HAS been in the Top 7 throughout each of the first 3 weeks, ahead of Tomlinson

 

[wraith5]

The way Ward has performed, I don't see why they would put Jacobs back into games as the starter - he seems much better suited for 3rd down and goalline work.

Maybe that's just wishful FF thinking on my part, but again I look the performances and don't get it.

Are you basing this on his 6 carries so far in regular season games? You are one heckuva observation of talent. There's a reason Jacobs was going to be the starter going into the season. That didn't change after 4 carries and missing 4 weeks due to an injury.

You know Jacobs isn't a rookie, right?

You know this is the first season he's been given the full load, right? To say he's better suited for 3rd down and goalline work without seeing what he can do with the full load is a bit premature. How about we see what he can do when he's the main ball carrier before we say he's better at one than the other. So far, he's 6 carries into that full-time load part.

My comment was based on 1) Jacobs' size, running style and footwork, and 2) Ward's performance so far this year. I believe the ding on Ward has always been his durability, not his talent/ability. But I agree that we haven't seen Jacobs as the main ball carrier, and the indication at this point is that we will, so I guess we'll all see what happens.

 

[GoBirds]

The way Ward has performed, I don't see why they would put Jacobs back into games as the starter - he seems much better suited for 3rd down and goalline work.

Maybe that's just wishful FF thinking on my part, but again I look the performances and don't get it.

Are you basing this on his 6 carries so far in regular season games? You are one heckuva observation of talent. There's a reason Jacobs was going to be the starter going into the season. That didn't change after 4 carries and missing 4 weeks due to an injury.

You know Jacobs isn't a rookie, right?

You know this is the first season he's been given the full load, right? To say he's better suited for 3rd down and goalline work without seeing what he can do with the full load is a bit premature. How about we see what he can do when he's the main ball carrier before we say he's better at one than the other. So far, he's 6 carries into that full-time load part.

My comment was based on 1) Jacobs' size, running style and footwork, and 2) Ward's performance so far this year. I believe the ding on Ward has always been his durability, not his talent/ability. But I agree that we haven't seen Jacobs as the main ball carrier, and the indication at this point is that we will, so I guess we'll all see what happens.

Jacobs back at practice

 

[Bermuda_Chub]

Indeed, Jacobs is back at practice. Here's the link:

http://blog.nj.com/ledgergiants/

 

[KellysHeroes]

Indeed, Jacobs is back at practice. Here's the link:

http://blog.nj.com/ledgergiants/

Almost a full practice................ maybe we'll some of BJ sunday night"If both play, I'd expect them to split the load down the middle."

Tom really really really wants BJ to become something.

Brandon Jacobs-RB- Giants Sep. 27 - 2:53 pm et

Brandon Jacobs took part in most of practice Thursday, but stopped towards the end because his sprained knee "got kind of stiff."

Jacobs says it's not up to him whether he'll face the Eagles on Sunday night: "I feel good, I feel like I can go, but that doesn't necessarily mean I will get the chance to go." Jacobs looks like a game-time decision. Don't pencil him into your lineup just yet. Practicing Friday would be a step in the right direction. Source: Newark Star-Ledger

Brandon Jacobs-RB- Giants Sep. 27 - 12:19 pm et

Brandon Jacobs (sprained knee) returned to practice Thursday.

Jacobs will likely be listed as "limited," but now has a chance to play Sunday night versus Philly. The Newark Star-Ledger believes Jacobs will share the load with Derrick Ward if he's able to go. Jacobs would be a decent flex play in TD-heavy leagues in that scenario, but we probably won't know until gametime.Source: Newark Star-Ledger

Brandon Jacobs-RB- Giants Sep. 27 - 10:00 am et

Asked Wednesday about speculation that he could split carries with Derrick Ward once he returns from a knee injury, Brandon Jacobs said: "My job's kept, believe it."

"I'll be a starter again at some point in my career, if not here then somewhere else," Jacobs said. "I don't mind sharing carries with D-Ward; it's good to have two backs who can run." It might be good for the Giants, but it would be bad news for Jacobs' fantasy potential.Source: New York Post

 

[hellz_fireflies]

Sounds like next week will be his big return. Brandon Jacobs-RB- Giants Sep. 26 - 3:26 pm et Brandon Jacobs says he's "getting very close" to returning to game action."I would love to play this weekend," he said. "I have to see the doctor in a little bit and hopefully there will be some good news." Jacobs could practice late in the week, but he's unlikely to face the Eagles on Sunday night.Source: New York Daily News Brandon Jacobs-RB- Giants Sep. 26 - 9:38 am et According to the New York Daily News, Brandon Jacobs (knee) "probably won't return this week."The team reportedly hopes to have him back within two weeks, with the newspaper suggesting that Jacobs "will probably resume his planned 20-25 carries per game" despite the emergence of Derrick Ward. "What I liked about Derrick was the fact that when you looked at him on the field he looked so much quicker," coach Tom Coughlin said. "That in itself could be a dimension to take advantage of. He has obviously proven that he can perform at a high level."Source: New York Daily News Brandon Jacobs-RB- Giants Sep. 24 - 1:49 pm et The Giants hope to have Brandon Jacobs back within the next two weeks.Derrick Ward has likely carved out a permanent role during Jacobs' absence, be it as a third-down back or committee member. Jacobs is still likely to get the goal-line carries when he returns. See if he practices this week.Source: New York Daily News

Damm and Ward who got almost 100yards a game rushing plus his catches goes back to the pine.

 

[KellysHeroes]

Damm and Ward who got almost 100yards a game rushing plus his catches goes back to the pine.

I hope your not suggesting that I ever stated Ward will be on the bench....

 

[SCT]

Indeed, Jacobs is back at practice. Here's the link:

http://blog.nj.com/ledgergiants/

Almost a full practice................ maybe we'll some of BJ sunday night"If both play, I'd expect them to split the load down the middle."

Tom really really really wants BJ to become something.

Brandon Jacobs-RB- Giants Sep. 27 - 2:53 pm et

Brandon Jacobs took part in most of practice Thursday, but stopped towards the end because his sprained knee "got kind of stiff."

Jacobs says it's not up to him whether he'll face the Eagles on Sunday night: "I feel good, I feel like I can go, but that doesn't necessarily mean I will get the chance to go." Jacobs looks like a game-time decision. Don't pencil him into your lineup just yet. Practicing Friday would be a step in the right direction. Source: Newark Star-Ledger

Brandon Jacobs-RB- Giants Sep. 27 - 12:19 pm et

Brandon Jacobs (sprained knee) returned to practice Thursday.

Jacobs will likely be listed as "limited," but now has a chance to play Sunday night versus Philly. The Newark Star-Ledger believes Jacobs will share the load with Derrick Ward if he's able to go. Jacobs would be a decent flex play in TD-heavy leagues in that scenario, but we probably won't know until gametime.Source: Newark Star-Ledger

Brandon Jacobs-RB- Giants Sep. 27 - 10:00 am et

Asked Wednesday about speculation that he could split carries with Derrick Ward once he returns from a knee injury, Brandon Jacobs said: "My job's kept, believe it."

"I'll be a starter again at some point in my career, if not here then somewhere else," Jacobs said. "I don't mind sharing carries with D-Ward; it's good to have two backs who can run." It might be good for the Giants, but it would be bad news for Jacobs' fantasy potential.Source: New York Post

I only get some BJ on June 25th of each year.

 

[BustedKnuckles]

It has always been of the highest conjecture whether head coaches in the NFL say things for public consumption or merely to keep the next opponent's staff off balance.

That pertains mostly to injuries, to which player(s) will be available and which ones might miss the game. Although never saying anything categorically, the message is thinly veiled as a point for the other head coach to ponder as the game plans are being drawn up.

The Giants' Tom Coughlin is probably no different. During his Wednesday press conference, he indicated that star wide receiver Plaxico Burress (sprained ankle) had taken off the day to fly to Charlotte, N.C., to consult with foot and ankle orthopedic specialist Dr. Robert Anderson.

But he isn't saying that Burress won't play Sunday night against Philadelphia. Rather, he is saying that the 6-6, 226-pounder, who has 15 receptions for 262 yards and five touchdowns already this season, was going to see the doctor "for advice on how to manage his ankle situation," citing that the ankle issue has lingered for eight weeks and that Burress is an on-again, off-again practice participant.

"I have no idea what the information is going to be," he said. "There is no more to say until we hear what the doctor says. I don't know what to tell you. He is going to have this further evaluation and they are going to try to tell him how to manage it better. Who knows what will happen?"

Certainly not Eagles head coach Andy Reid, and that is precisely the point.

There is also an ankle "situation" with running back Derrick Ward, the team's leading rusher (54 carries, 273 yards). "He kind of tweaked his ankle last week against Washington," Coughlin said, "but he played on it and did well. Neither Burress nor Ward practiced on Wednesday.

Ward is playing only because of an opening-day injury to the starter, Brandon Jacobs, who sprained his knee in the first half in Dallas. He has made steady progress since, and it is of interest to note that the 6-4, 264-pounder is not listed as definitely out. That designation was reserved only for rookie wide receiver Steve Smith (fractured scapula).

It is possible that Jacobs can return, although he didn't practice either on Wednesday, but if not he is almost a sure thing for the following week, Oct. 7 at home against the New York Jets. Will he start, as would befit the incumbent? Much of that answer depends on whether Ward has another big game — he has had games of 89, 90 and 94 yards so far, ranking him fourth in the NFC and only 19 yards from the top spot currently occupied by, coincidentally, Philadelphia's Brian Westbrook.

Oh, by the way. Not to be out-done, the Eagles are talking about Westbrook being somewhat under the weather with an abdominal sprain. He did not practice either on Wednesday.

It's called gamesmanship, and it goes on every week all during the NFL season.

 

[Sheriff66]

I own both, but if Ward is doing what he is doing in this offense, what leads people to believe that a better back(Jacobs IMO) wouldn't do the same if not more? I think people are writing Jacobs off way too quickly around here...

 

[Big Score]

What's Coughlin's track record with RB's?

Is he a RBBC kind of Coach?

Or is he more the feed the ball to his main RB kind of Coach?

 

[Rushmore]

If most assume Derrick Ward is going to take such a backseat to Jacobs when he returns, why does FBG's Top 250 Forward have him ranked so high, knowing that Jacob's return is eventually coming (and most likely, soon)?

 

[Pigskin Fanatic]

What's Coughlin's track record with RB's? Is he a RBBC kind of Coach?Or is he more the feed the ball to his main RB kind of Coach?

well there was that whole thunder and lightning thing way back when ron dayne was a young lad on this team, that didn't go too well and the team went strictly with tiki soon thereafter. oh wait, i actually don't remember if that was coughlin, i think it was still him back then.

 

[The Jerk]

If most assume Derrick Ward is going to take such a backseat to Jacobs when he returns, why does FBG's Top 250 Forward have him ranked so high, knowing that Jacob's return is eventually coming (and most likely, soon)?

Mr. Dodds believes Ward's value (and production) for the rest of the season is higher than Jacobs' value for the rest of the season. In part, that is due to the uncertainty surrounding exactly when Jacobs will return. Once Jacobs plays a week or two, and the roles are fully defined, then you will likely see adjustments to those rankings -- not necessarily a big difference.So... don't count DD as one of those who assumes Ward will take a backseat. The Top 250 Forward is a fluid listing, as it should be. Check out the Week 2 Top 250 Forward and compare it to this week's for example. Ward is currently ten spots higher due to his solid production during the past three games. Jacobs has not moved at all, whereas in many past cases a player will slowly move up the charts as he recovers from an injury.

 

[GoBirds]

People talk about Jacobs not holding up because of his running style..........what about Ward, since he has been in the league he has been known as injury prone, even if it goes to RBBC with Jacobs getting goal line who says Ward isn't more likely to get hurt, he's already missing practive.

 

[LordHusker]

If most assume Derrick Ward is going to take such a backseat to Jacobs when he returns, why does FBG's Top 250 Forward have him ranked so high, knowing that Jacob's return is eventually coming (and most likely, soon)?

The Top 250 forward is nothing but guessing, for the most part. Remember that. As is a hell of a lot of fantasy football. Dodds has no more clue whether Ward will be more valuable than Jacobs or vice-versa than any of us do.

 

[Rushmore]

If most assume Derrick Ward is going to take such a backseat to Jacobs when he returns, why does FBG's Top 250 Forward have him ranked so high, knowing that Jacob's return is eventually coming (and most likely, soon)?

The Top 250 forward is nothing but guessing, for the most part. Remember that. As is a hell of a lot of fantasy football. Dodds has no more clue whether Ward will be more valuable than Jacobs or vice-versa than any of us do.

I understand that, I was simply questioning the reasoning behind it. Many see Ward as "short-term" value. Conversely, Brian Leonard is ranked with guys that aren't even on many fantasy rosters, despite the fact that he will be stepping in and playing for most likely, a few weeks. He only went up 10 spots overall from where he was when Jackson was healthy. Hope I'm not giving away too much info. I will refrain from anymore.

 

[DoubleG]

People talk about Jacobs not holding up because of his running style..........what about Ward, since he has been in the league he has been known as injury prone, even if it goes to RBBC with Jacobs getting goal line who says Ward isn't more likely to get hurt, he's already missing practive.

I'll make you a deal - you come up with a list of starting NFL RBs that practiced on Wednesday - I'll come up with a list of starting RBs who didn't. Why don't we see which is list is longer.Point being: most starting NFL RBs take a day off practice on Wednesday. That's just the way the NFL works. Westy has been known not to practice at all - for several weeks in a row. Yet he's usually there are Sunday. Ward has put in 3 solid weeks as an NFL starting RB. That's 3 more than Jacobs. Jacobs' running style lends itself to injury - that doesn't mean he will necessarily get hurt again - nor does it guarantee that Ward won't. I think most people are concerned because Brandon Jacobs has completed 0 games as a primary RB - Ward has completed 3 (and don't well in those 3).

Why are people concerned about Reggie Bush carrying the load in NO? Same reason - he's never done it. (Well, that an Bush is about 25 lbs. lighter than Ward).

 

[GoBirds]

If most assume Derrick Ward is going to take such a backseat to Jacobs when he returns, why does FBG's Top 250 Forward have him ranked so high, knowing that Jacob's return is eventually coming (and most likely, soon)?

The Top 250 forward is nothing but guessing, for the most part. Remember that. As is a hell of a lot of fantasy football. Dodds has no more clue whether Ward will be more valuable than Jacobs or vice-versa than any of us do.

I understand that, I was simply questioning the reasoning behind it. Many see Ward as "short-term" value. Conversely, Brian Leonard is ranked with guys that aren't even on many fantasy rosters, despite the fact that he will be stepping in and playing for most likely, a few weeks. He only went up 10 spots overall from where he was when Jackson was healthy. Hope I'm not giving away too much info. I will refrain from anymore.

If anything it will be similar to Dallas' RBBC, who would you rather have there Jones or BarberIII? I'll take Barber.

 

[DoubleG]

If anything it will be similar to Dallas' RBBC, who would you rather have there Jones or BarberIII? I'll take Barber.

I'll take FWP over Bettis.

 

[GoBirds]

If anything it will be similar to Dallas' RBBC, who would you rather have there Jones or BarberIII? I'll take Barber.

I'll take FWP over Bettis.

Not the year Bettis stole about 16 td's.

 

[oukurt]

The guy is nothing but a glorified goal line back and a 3rd round fantasy draft pick bust. At best a RBBC with the more versatile Ward.

Nothing to see here.

 

[monkeysee]

The guy is nothing but a glorified goal line back and a 3rd round fantasy draft pick bust. At best a RBBC with the more versatile Ward.Nothing to see here.

Why more people can't see this coming, I don't know.

 

[GoBirds]

The guy is nothing but a glorified goal line back and a 3rd round fantasy draft pick bust. At best a RBBC with the more versatile Ward.Nothing to see here.

Why more people can't see this coming, I don't know.

Not saying Jacobs is the next Jim Brown but if you think Ward makes it throught he season healthy you're crazy.

 

[hellz_fireflies]

New York Giants RB Brandon Jacobs participated in most of practice today, but stopped toward the end because his injured knee "got kind of stiff," Jacobs said. it's out of his hands as to whether he'll play on Sunday against the Eagles. "I have no clue," he said. "I don't know what the decision is around here. I feel like I can, but I don't know what they're going to come up with." When asked how practice went, Jacobs said, "I did what I had to do -- show people that I can go and I'm ready to go. It's in their hands." Jacobs' replacement, RB Derrick Ward was limited today, according to HC Tom Coughlin, who said, "Hopefully, he should be ready to go."

Don't seems it'sweek 4 for BJ

 

[towney]

Everything here is pure speculation at this point with who is better suited. We will see what the scoop is within the coming weeks. Granted Ward has done well in Jacobs absence, but if Jacobs was not hurt maybe his stats would be equal to greater then Wards.

My money is on Jacobs.