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Wilson takes over for Ahmad Bradshaw, who rushed for 1,015 yards last year. Bradshaw was released on Feb. 6. Wilson, who rushed for 358 yards and four touchdowns in limited duty as a rookie last season, is expected to share playing time with Andre Brown. But the 2012 first-round draft choice is the team’s most dynamic player at that position.
The question has been asked the entire offseason: is Wilson ready to be the Giants’ primary ballcarrier this year?
“I think he’s in a position to compete to be the guy,” running backs coach Jerald Ingram said. “He has the talent, has the speed, has a few plays from a year ago underneath his belt.”
Wilson has been an everyday participant in the Giants’ offseason conditioning program and organized team activities. He’ll have a chance to secure the job when training camp begins in late July.
“Once we put the pads on, we’ll see who is physical, who’s determined to make plays out there,” Ingram said. “I think he’s grown. He has a fairly good understanding of the offense right now. He’s definitely in position to be the guy, but I think just like what we’ve done in the past here, we’re going to be a rotation type team and what certain backs do best, we’ll play. I think he’s a playmaker. He’s definitely going to contribute and help us out. There are some goals that he has to accomplish for us. He’s definitely on a better track than he was a year ago in understanding our protections and doing those kinds of things. I think we’ll take advantage of his natural ability as much as we can, but everything will start with me as a coach. I’ve got to do a better job of coaching him and getting him ready to play, just like Andre Brown. We’ve got young guys here. We’ve got a tradition of great running backs here that have established themselves as leaders on this team and that’s where he’s got to be. He’s got to be a guy that Eli (Manning) can trust in every situation possible and we’ll go from there, but right now I think he’s on track.”
Protecting the franchise quarterback, not running the football, is the most important job for a Giants back. Perhaps the most important uncertainty about Wilson is whether he can handle that responsibility.
“I definitely see progress,” Ingram said. “I think he’s got a clear understanding as far as what our protections are, what is expected of him, but until you actually physically ask that individual to do that full speed and full gear, we’re not exactly doing that right now. But I think when we go to camp, he knows what his goals are right now and what he has to accomplish to be a complete running back and contribute on our team. I think we’ll get that out of him. He’ll be a much improved player from that situation this year.” http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/David-Wilson-prepares-for-lead-RB-role/fd701596-7074-4609-885e-19ed476d999d
If you watch the Video the RB coach says a lot more about Andre Brown at the 1:05 mark. He says Brown is healthy. He says the reason they brought Brown in is because he can catch, run he can do a lot of things to be a complete RB here. He is definitely a true every down kind of guy.
Also of note he says Bear Pascoe will be the FB while Henry is out with injury.
Ryan Torain looks like the 3rd guy for now unless rookie Cox beats him out or a veteran is signed. Scott did really bad on the few carries he got last season.
Ryan Torain-
The question has been asked the entire offseason: is Wilson ready to be the Giants’ primary ballcarrier this year?
“I think he’s in a position to compete to be the guy,” running backs coach Jerald Ingram said. “He has the talent, has the speed, has a few plays from a year ago underneath his belt.”
Wilson has been an everyday participant in the Giants’ offseason conditioning program and organized team activities. He’ll have a chance to secure the job when training camp begins in late July.
“Once we put the pads on, we’ll see who is physical, who’s determined to make plays out there,” Ingram said. “I think he’s grown. He has a fairly good understanding of the offense right now. He’s definitely in position to be the guy, but I think just like what we’ve done in the past here, we’re going to be a rotation type team and what certain backs do best, we’ll play. I think he’s a playmaker. He’s definitely going to contribute and help us out. There are some goals that he has to accomplish for us. He’s definitely on a better track than he was a year ago in understanding our protections and doing those kinds of things. I think we’ll take advantage of his natural ability as much as we can, but everything will start with me as a coach. I’ve got to do a better job of coaching him and getting him ready to play, just like Andre Brown. We’ve got young guys here. We’ve got a tradition of great running backs here that have established themselves as leaders on this team and that’s where he’s got to be. He’s got to be a guy that Eli (Manning) can trust in every situation possible and we’ll go from there, but right now I think he’s on track.”
Protecting the franchise quarterback, not running the football, is the most important job for a Giants back. Perhaps the most important uncertainty about Wilson is whether he can handle that responsibility.
“I definitely see progress,” Ingram said. “I think he’s got a clear understanding as far as what our protections are, what is expected of him, but until you actually physically ask that individual to do that full speed and full gear, we’re not exactly doing that right now. But I think when we go to camp, he knows what his goals are right now and what he has to accomplish to be a complete running back and contribute on our team. I think we’ll get that out of him. He’ll be a much improved player from that situation this year.” http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/David-Wilson-prepares-for-lead-RB-role/fd701596-7074-4609-885e-19ed476d999d
If you watch the Video the RB coach says a lot more about Andre Brown at the 1:05 mark. He says Brown is healthy. He says the reason they brought Brown in is because he can catch, run he can do a lot of things to be a complete RB here. He is definitely a true every down kind of guy.
Also of note he says Bear Pascoe will be the FB while Henry is out with injury.
Ryan Torain looks like the 3rd guy for now unless rookie Cox beats him out or a veteran is signed. Scott did really bad on the few carries he got last season.
Ryan Torain-
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2008 22 DEN rb 42 2 1 15 69 1 19 4.6 34.5 7.5 69 2010 24 WAS RB 46 10 8 164 742 4 54 4.5 74.2 16.4 18 125 6.9 2 20 1.8 12.5 867 2011 25 WAS rb 46 8 4 59 200 1 39 3.4 25.0 7.4 6 23 3.8 0 7 0.8 2.9 223
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