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Jacobs Signed

jd311 : 9/10/2013 4:31 pm
Per Twitter

Reunion time in East Rutherford: The Giants are signing RB Brandon Jacobs.
per garafolo  
jd311 : 9/10/2013 4:31 pm : link
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*LIKE*  
T-Bone : 9/10/2013 4:32 pm : link
Welcome back Big Jake!
good, now we have a RB who can reliably block  
WeatherMan : 9/10/2013 4:32 pm : link
Hopefully the rest and time off have Jacobs feeling healthy and ready to deal out some punishment to opposing defenses.
Welcome back  
robbieballs2003 : 9/10/2013 4:32 pm : link
Get it done.
Nice; welcome back, Brandon!  
Dave in Hoboken : 9/10/2013 4:32 pm : link
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Let's hope he brings an emotional boost to the team  
JonC : 9/10/2013 4:33 pm : link
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Hope this 2x champion has got something left  
Ben in Tampa : 9/10/2013 4:33 pm : link
Welcome back Jacobs! Feed The Beast (again)
Spinx  
mrvax : 9/10/2013 4:33 pm : link
for the 2nd place finish!
Whoohoo!!!  
Fish : 9/10/2013 4:33 pm : link
Welcome back. Now get your #27 back.
if he's healthy I'm hopeful he can still  
Enzo : 9/10/2013 4:33 pm : link
run it effectively. He might be "old" for a RB, but there's not a lot of mileage on his odometer.
Welcome Back Brando  
Aquasax : 9/10/2013 4:34 pm : link
Let's do it.
Welcome back!  
NYMase : 9/10/2013 4:34 pm : link
Feed the beast!
Dusting off the #27 jersey for the weekend is going to be feel  
Kyle : 9/10/2013 4:34 pm : link
so damn good.
Reward the man with a sticky!!!  
GloryDayz : 9/10/2013 4:34 pm : link
Welcome back BJ...

Dont know how much he has left, but worth a shot. Knows the system, had a year to heal, out to prove something, maybe gives the Giants some tips on the Niners in case we meet in the playoffs... getting ahead of myself, but just saying
solid move  
UConn4523 : 9/10/2013 4:34 pm : link
and should be able to bring some leadership to a position with absolutely none of that. Welcome back!
Let's hope he impresses David Wilson with the need to actually stand  
BlueLou : 9/10/2013 4:34 pm : link
up and pass protect. And convince him that he can in fact get the job done.
BlueLou  
GMANinDC : 9/10/2013 4:35 pm : link
exactly..he give give him perspective about overcoming being benched, fumbling and Pass pro..
Welcome back  
gidiefor : Mod : 9/10/2013 4:35 pm : link
Baby!
Kyle, same here.  
Dave in Hoboken : 9/10/2013 4:36 pm : link
Donning the ol' 27 this Sunday.
Immediate 3rd down back??  
GIANTSr01 : 9/10/2013 4:36 pm : link
BJ's back:

Welcome back, Big Man!  
BLUATHRT : 9/10/2013 4:36 pm : link
Let's run over some Broncos this weekend!
I'm actually excited...  
Dan in the Springs : 9/10/2013 4:37 pm : link
to see what he has left. No questioning his intensity on the field though. I hope he actually gets some playing time against Denver - would be nice to leave those LBers hurting a little (and of course, anyone from the secondary who wants to get trucked).

Go BIG RB! Glad to have you back!
Nice!  
ballanda : 9/10/2013 4:37 pm : link
I just won $50. Sportsbook.com had a prop on who the Giants would sign.
On an emotional level, I am psyched to see #27 back  
Moondwg : 9/10/2013 4:37 pm : link
I sure as hell hope he's got something left in the tank.
As a fan I hate this fucking move,  
Big Blue '56 : 9/10/2013 4:37 pm : link
but as I said a few times today, because of my high esteem for TC and Reese, I'm on board 100%
Glad to hear it!  
Vinny from Danbury : 9/10/2013 4:37 pm : link
Now enough with all the ridiculous hyperbole after a bad loss, and lets get ready for Denver. There are 15 more games to be played before the play-offs are decided. This season is far from being over for us.
" Wilson this is how we stand up and block"  
gtt350 : 9/10/2013 4:37 pm : link
" easy for you to say"



Wilson
Welcome back #27  
Gap92 : 9/10/2013 4:37 pm : link
!
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MOOPS : 9/10/2013 4:37 pm : link
MY BODY IS READY.  
GiantFilthy : 9/10/2013 4:37 pm : link
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WELCOME BACK BIG MAN  
MarineMan : 9/10/2013 4:38 pm : link
GROUND AND POUND LIKE A TANK OUT THERE!!!!!!!!
YES!!!!!  
ZoneXDOA : 9/10/2013 4:38 pm : link
So effin happy!!!!!!
Welcome  
AcidTest : 9/10/2013 4:38 pm : link
back big guy!
Im happy with this move  
mac attack : 9/10/2013 4:39 pm : link
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Nice to see the old dog back  
bigblue1124 : 9/10/2013 4:39 pm : link
If anything he brings emotion to the backfield and can block.

As far as his number 27 goes I hope Stevie keeps it and is back with us next year.
I am freakin pumped about this signing...  
bradshaw44 : 9/10/2013 4:40 pm : link
Glad he came back in shape and ready to rock...
YES  
BillyBoy8384 : 9/10/2013 4:40 pm : link
he is fresh and in the best shape of his life. And the emotion he will bnring to the locker room will be great. So happy they went with a guy who knows our system and is fresh. Not injured or in off field trouble. I think the big guy is going to show us all we were wrong about him not being able to comeback. His legs are ready and he has stayed in shape. Perfect dose of what we need. He will give the team a spark to the heart
Welcome back  
Headhunter : 9/10/2013 4:40 pm : link
number 27
Maybe its the kid in me  
JOrthman : 9/10/2013 4:40 pm : link
maybe its the fact that he was with us for our last two SB's or maybe its the fun highlights he provided, but just reading this signing made me smile.
Scott has a few weeks to prove himself or he's gone  
GloryDayz : 9/10/2013 4:40 pm : link
as soon as Brown is off IR
Sad to see him go and happy to have him back...  
Dunedin81 : 9/10/2013 4:41 pm : link
hopefully it'll carry over onto the field. I hope he understands his role though, Jacobs certainly vents his frustration if he doesn't like what they have him doing.
LOL  
Jim in Tampa : 9/10/2013 4:41 pm : link
He signed while I was reading the other thread.

Welcome back Big Jake!
I wish it hadn't come to this - but if the Giants needed a  
jcn56 : 9/10/2013 4:42 pm : link
scrap heap addition, who better than the big guy.

Welcome back BJ!
I'm happy  
Phil from WNY : 9/10/2013 4:42 pm : link
he's one of my all-time favorites. It may not be logical to some but BJ's got that passion that seems to have been missing since he left.
Feed The Beast!  
Maximus, Esq. : 9/10/2013 4:42 pm : link
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Now we can have a pass blocker  
BillyBoy8384 : 9/10/2013 4:42 pm : link
teams will think twice about blitzing with him in there.

And can Perry Fewell send maybe at LEAST a couple blitzes
BB56  
JOrthman : 9/10/2013 4:43 pm : link
How could the fan in you hate it? I would think the fan in you would love it, but logically you wouldn't like it.
If he ever gets  
Jerry in DC : 9/10/2013 4:43 pm : link
more than 3 yards on a single play, his celebration intensity is going to be off the charts. And if he scores a TD...I'd say taking down the goal posts is in play.
yeah!  
spike : 9/10/2013 4:43 pm : link
we just need someone who won't screw it up.

oh what a glorious day  
Mr. Nickels : 9/10/2013 4:44 pm : link
does he get 27 back if Stevie brown is injured/
good news  
newmike2 : 9/10/2013 4:44 pm : link
I hope they drain whatever he has left in his tank and get the running game going.
love it  
spike : 9/10/2013 4:44 pm : link
BBI Player of the Year trophy awaits you next year.
Can't wait  
BigBlue in Keys : 9/10/2013 4:44 pm : link
to see him steamroll someone. For better or worse gotta love the guy, and hopefully now will retire a Giant.
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arcarsenal : 9/10/2013 4:46 pm : link
Big Brandon Interactive!

Welcome back, big dog!
Welcome back!  
Rick5 : 9/10/2013 4:46 pm : link
The organization obviously still thinks he can contribute. Therefore, I am happy with the move.
Could I offer you a glass of PAIN with a side of DESTROY from the bar?  
GiantFilthy : 9/10/2013 4:46 pm : link



This was a done deal before he even touched down at  
Curtis in VA : 9/10/2013 4:47 pm : link
the airport. Hes going to be perfect for Wilson!
Given that S. Brown now has #27  
Beer Man : 9/10/2013 4:48 pm : link
I wonder what number BJac will wear on his return
Why not? Let's hope he's pissed and runs like it.  
BeerFridge : 9/10/2013 4:48 pm : link
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Like this move a lot  
gmen9892 : 9/10/2013 4:49 pm : link
If his conditioning is anywhere close to where it needs to be, Jacobs can immediately slide back in and contribute. If nothing else, he immediately becomes our best blocking back and a back that Eli trusts. Have absolutely no problem with this move.
Guaranteed he doesn't convert the first 3d and 1 or 4th and 1  
PSIMMS 22-25-268 : 9/10/2013 4:50 pm : link
opportunity.
Reese  
SBlue46 : 9/10/2013 4:50 pm : link
just put his job on the line
Thank you Jesus (real talk)  
PlaxPower : 9/10/2013 4:50 pm : link
One of my favorite players of all time. Yes, Jacobs brings out the kid in me.
Bossman  
Danny Kanell : 9/10/2013 4:50 pm : link
Wut?
Can Jacobs  
spike : 9/10/2013 4:50 pm : link
wear 72?
Sounds like a good move.  
rnargi : 9/10/2013 4:51 pm : link
They need someone to pick up the blitz. We know that Jacobs can do that. They need someone who can chip like a Mac fucking truck out of the backfield. They know he can do that. If he can do that and get a few yards a game and hold the fort until Brown gets back, everything else would be gravy. And you can't discount that he'll absolutely have a positive impact on Wilson.

I wonder what Anikam thinks about this? Maybe he has a secret he can share.
I respect the position of those  
bceagle05 : 9/10/2013 4:52 pm : link
who think we should go with what we got, but it's hard not to be psyched about seeing #27 out there again. Maybe it's just nostalgia. A handful of carries and some bone-crushing blocks and chip blocks? I'll take it, even if it makes us predictable.
Jacobs can't wear 27.  
Klaatu : 9/10/2013 4:52 pm : link
But I heard that 401K was available.
Stadium will be electric  
Mr. Nickels : 9/10/2013 4:52 pm : link
for Jacobs return
They should give 27 back to him.  
The Colonel : 9/10/2013 4:52 pm : link
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Support the Signing...  
clatterbuck : 9/10/2013 4:52 pm : link
But keep in mind, Jacobs was never a great short-yardage runner, as per BB56's comment on previous thread. He's a competent blocker and was probably the best short-term option available. He can help with mentor support for Wilson as well as Cox. I still think Cox could be an Ahmad Bradshaw waiting to happen and has much more upside than Scott. Cox has the potential to be a good short yardage back, ala Bradshaw, and Wilson does as well. I just hope Jacobs isn't a hamstring pull waiting to happen. But, welcome back, Big Guy!
Is it me  
Danny Kanell : 9/10/2013 4:53 pm : link
or do BB56's posts have more disclaimers than pharmaceutical commercials?
He fills the spot that the Ojomo waiving vacated, right?  
jcn56 : 9/10/2013 4:53 pm : link
No need to cut anyone?
Stevie Brown  
Mr. Nickels : 9/10/2013 4:53 pm : link
just give him 27
You gotta give him 27  
mikeygiants : 9/10/2013 4:54 pm : link
Stevie, come on bro.
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arcarsenal : 9/10/2013 4:54 pm : link
I don't see why Brown can't give Jacobs his number back.. he's not playing this year anyway.

Oh.. and LOLBossman.. Reese is putting his job on the line by signing a vet RB? Can't make the kind of stupid you provide up. Just can't.
Hope would be very pleased  
Berrylish : 9/10/2013 4:55 pm : link
with this news.
He's going to prove everybody wrong re:  
Cam in MO : 9/10/2013 4:55 pm : link
what he has left in the tank.








I like the veteran  
Tim in Eternal Blue : 9/10/2013 4:55 pm : link
Leadership he provides and will be an amazing mentor to our young (stud) RB. Love it
Yea baby!!  
mikecf2 : 9/10/2013 4:56 pm : link
Now show the kids how it's done  
Sec 103 : 9/10/2013 4:56 pm : link
Welcome back!
California wasn't all that it's dressed up to be huh?
This is OJ Anderson redux!  
BocaGene : 9/10/2013 4:56 pm : link
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returning to NY!  
spike : 9/10/2013 4:57 pm : link
I see a salute to Bradshaw  
JINTin Adirondacks : 9/10/2013 4:57 pm : link
and him wearing # 44
Welcome home  
Geomon : 9/10/2013 4:57 pm : link
And  
Tim in Eternal Blue : 9/10/2013 4:58 pm : link
He bleeds blue. I as well will be dusting off the old Jacobs Jersey in the back of the closet :-)
one thing I always loved about Jacobs  
mfsd : 9/10/2013 4:59 pm : link
he hates the fuckin Cowboys as much as we do
My Jacobs jersey Lives...  
BCD : 9/10/2013 4:59 pm : link
as long as his name is on there i'm fine but stevie please!!!!
Stevie, please!  
Dave in Hoboken : 9/10/2013 5:01 pm : link
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We  
Headhunter : 9/10/2013 5:01 pm : link
decapitated them
Link - ( New Window )
Welcome Back  
Bleedin Blue : 9/10/2013 5:01 pm : link
Brandon! Make sure you keep Eli upright!!!!
I don't always play football, but when I do  
goldy1313 : 9/10/2013 5:01 pm : link
It's For the NY Football Giants. Stay Hungry My FrIends.
Jacobs should come out in #27....  
BillKo : 9/10/2013 5:01 pm : link
then before the game take that jersey off to reveal #44!!!!

At least blitz pickup won't be a problem with him in there............and he'll probably be light on his feet due to no wear and tear recently.

One of my favs.......
I like  
Randy in CT : 9/10/2013 5:01 pm : link
this. BCD, use surgical tape to adjust numbers as needed.
Danny, it's you..;)  
Big Blue '56 : 9/10/2013 5:01 pm : link
Seriously, you know I tend to go with track records. How can i in good conscience laud this regime and then say or imply that they don't know more than I do? They do, but I can still hayte the move which I, as a fan, do
I want  
PaulBlakeTSU : 9/10/2013 5:03 pm : link
to be excited about this, but I think his presence will make our offense worse. It's bad enough the Giants rely too heavily on punting and field goals on fourth and short, but they were also in love with the idea of giving Jacobs the ball on third and short. Unfortunately, he runs too upright and takes too long to accelerate and hasn't been an effective short yardage back for a long time.
If Aaron Ross got his number back  
David in LA : 9/10/2013 5:03 pm : link
then Jacobs definitely gets his back. I know I shouldn't feel this giddy, but I am fucking giddy like a school girl about this pickup.
whatever he lost in quickness and speed  
Headhunter : 9/10/2013 5:04 pm : link
he makes up in fresh legs and rehealed body
He can help us....  
Torrag : 9/10/2013 5:04 pm : link
...especially as a pass protector. Emotional firebrand for the offense. Should be well rested and ready to go. Leadership for Wilson to help the young man fulfill his potential. Welcome back Brandon.
HE will have to  
spike : 9/10/2013 5:07 pm : link
buy Stevie Brown something for the jersey number
I think this move..  
Dnew : 9/10/2013 5:08 pm : link
also helps David Wilson...B-Jac acting in a mentor type role is a good thing for him...
For those saying  
gmen9892 : 9/10/2013 5:09 pm : link
he's not the answer as a third and short guy.....nobody else is looking like a world-beater on 3rd and short on this roster right now, so Jacobs cant be any worse.

Who would you trust one 3rd and short more than BJ at this point? Wilson (fumble issues)? Scott (hasnt proved he can do it at all, more of a speed back)? Cox (rookie with no experience)?
One word:  
BigBlueBuff : 9/10/2013 5:09 pm : link
Trust

It's clear that the coaches wanted a player that they knew and trusted, otherwise why go with Jacobs?
.  
spike : 9/10/2013 5:11 pm : link
if BJ were starting last Sunday, the Giants would've won by a large margin.
Insurance move....  
dguy901 : 9/10/2013 5:12 pm : link
Last game we had a makeshift OL with many not playing normal positions but, I'm on the outside and nobody would pay me squat to make NFL personnel decisions or to coach. Not sure he will play this week, I would hope he works into it since he hasn't played in over a year. I still would like to see Scott start, give Cox some playing time and be sure to get DW involved. Oh well thats my 2 cents! JMHO.
yes  
PaulBlakeTSU : 9/10/2013 5:12 pm : link
I would rather give the ball to Wilson on third and short than Jacobs.
Jacobs doesn't have to learn the system  
OPBigBlue00 : 9/10/2013 5:12 pm : link
or protections he can come in right away and contribute. Our offense is just not physical, maybe jacobs can add a little bit off that to these guys, his nastiness can be infectious at times. It's a good fit for both sides IMO
Just one CB/S being steamrolled like  
MarvelousMike : 9/10/2013 5:13 pm : link
JB did to Green Bay in the playoff game will send the crowd and offensive over the edge. Need that emotion!!
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arcarsenal : 9/10/2013 5:13 pm : link
I don't really understand hating this. How is it going to hurt? We're going to stop giving the ball to the guy who keeps converting on short yardage in favor of Jacobs? Oh... that's right, we don't have one of those guys.

Anything that helps protect #10 is a good thing.

And if it was Jacobs instead of Wilson in the game on that 2nd down play from the 1 where Eli got sacked, Eli probably throws a TD pass instead.
On adrenaline alone  
Headhunter : 9/10/2013 5:14 pm : link
BJ might do something spectacular. When the reality of where he is in his career hits in week 5 hopefully Wilson is "fixed"
Signing jacobs  
scott in albany : 9/10/2013 5:14 pm : link
This is the best thing that could happen for wilson. He needs time to grow up. The talent is there.


Jacobs will help him big time
absolutely  
phil fromphilly : 9/10/2013 5:14 pm : link
A good move. Even if just for his knowledge of the pass protection scheme.
He can also  
spike : 9/10/2013 5:15 pm : link
go back to giving the pregame pep talk..

not sure who did the talk last week?
good thing  
bjwilleatyou : 9/10/2013 5:17 pm : link
i didn't change my handle
HH  
OPBigBlue00 : 9/10/2013 5:17 pm : link
I'm sure he knows where he is in his career, he had to try out for the team that originally drafted him and has played in how long? I'm sure he has no illusions.
good thing  
bjwilleatyou : 9/10/2013 5:19 pm : link
i didn't change my handle
Nice move.  
yankfan : 9/10/2013 5:20 pm : link
3rd and 1 or 4th and 1 starts with the line. If they can't move someone three feet, then Jebus H. Christ himself couldn't pick up the yard.

Welcome back, big Jake.
So now the BIG question is, how does he NOT  
Big Blue '56 : 9/10/2013 5:25 pm : link
tweak/injure himself with zero in game conditioning?
Welcome Back  
RUK17 : 9/10/2013 5:26 pm : link
BJ!! Having a VET is going to be good for Wilson. Let's Go Big Blue!
I wonder how many secondary players and linebackers  
David in LA : 9/10/2013 5:27 pm : link
let out a collective groan. He might not have the wheels anymore, but he's still a load when he gets to that second level.
So who  
Josh in the City : 9/10/2013 5:27 pm : link
starts next week? Jacobs, Wilson, or Scott? I really hope Wilson gets another chance to be the lead back. Hope that he learned from his mistakes and is ready to move on from them. We'll see.
The Giants didn't sign him for old times sake  
Headhunter : 9/10/2013 5:27 pm : link
He worked out, they liked what they saw, they signed him. They are running a business not a home for ex-players.
LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS  
Aaron in MA : 9/10/2013 5:28 pm : link
but BB56 is right, guaranteed hamstring pull.
Can't hurt.  
Britt in VA : 9/10/2013 5:29 pm : link
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Feed the Beast!!!!  
Beer Man : 9/10/2013 5:30 pm : link
...
terms ?  
liteamorn : 9/10/2013 5:31 pm : link
Vet minimum ?
Great!  
ZogZerg : 9/10/2013 5:31 pm : link
He's the only back that made any sense to sign.

Welcome back!
tweets  
JKBlue : 9/10/2013 5:31 pm : link
Steve Smith @SteveSmithWR 24m
Happy for my dawg @gatorboyrb !! Do work boy

Derrick Ward @DerrickWard32 27m
David Wilson will learn a lot from Brandon Jacobs and when the time comes again David Wilson will be a productive RB in our league.

Steve Weatherford @Weatherford5 32m
Congrats to one of the most intense players I have ever played alongside @gatorboyrb WELCOME home

'56  
AnishPatel : 9/10/2013 5:32 pm : link
I was thinking the same thing. What time do we find out if someone was signed or not? Should have been 5 right?
NFC Championship game against 49ers..  
Shockwave : 9/10/2013 5:32 pm : link
Jacobs rolls over them and gets us to the Super Bowl at Metlife
BB56  
lalalalala : 9/10/2013 5:32 pm : link

hopefully they limit him to a backfield protector until he gets his legs under him, but I doubt it
We signed Blackburn half way through the 2011 season  
ZogZerg : 9/10/2013 5:33 pm : link
and he held up just fine. He even played the following Sunday.
BB56  
Les in TO : 9/10/2013 5:35 pm : link
ever heard of stretching?
an all-time favorite of mine  
RasputinPrime : 9/10/2013 5:36 pm : link
hope he has something left in the tank.
He defintely adds another level of enjoyment  
andrew_nyg : 9/10/2013 5:38 pm : link
to the game for me.

I love his passion, and LOVE how he hammers DB's.

Hopefully he can play at near the same speed that he did in his previous stint.

Does he have two rings? I don't think he was on the SB47 team. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.
Welcome back Jacobs  
Rob_MTL : 9/10/2013 5:39 pm : link
Brandon role will be very specific: In obvious passing situation as Elis personal protector. Snee is looking like DDii out there, he is missing blocks left and right. The Giants need a player that can at least slow down a 300lb DT on the loose.

Hinoski did it in the past but he doesnt look ready.
Jacobs' locker room presence  
PEEJ : 9/10/2013 5:39 pm : link
shouldn't be underestimated
Les,  
Big Blue '56 : 9/10/2013 5:40 pm : link
yeah, that should do it
I admit that I am a Jacobs fan  
OlyWAJintsFan : 9/10/2013 5:41 pm : link
I hope that he has something left in the tank and that he is used wisely and most importantly plays wisely.

If he does, I do think he brings a boost of enthusiasm and identity to the O that has been lacking.
Just like Ross, he was a member of the 42 and 46 teams  
David in LA : 9/10/2013 5:42 pm : link
not nearly as prominent the 2nd go around.
Only downside is  
bob in tx : 9/10/2013 5:42 pm : link
if he fumbles on first carry or at a critical time.
For me, Jacobs is an eye-roll waiting to happen.  
81_Great_Dane : 9/10/2013 5:43 pm : link
But I am absolutely hoping for him to come back rested, ready and eager to prove himself.
WELCOME HOME BIG JAKE  
Dry Lightning : 9/10/2013 5:45 pm : link
A GIANT legend returns. A great move for many reasons!
I expect to yell at the screen  
Headhunter : 9/10/2013 5:47 pm : link
stop tiptoeing, and I expect him to steamroll a DB and jump out of my chair
I love that Big Bitch  
BlueHurricane : 9/10/2013 5:47 pm : link
Welcome home Brandon!!!!
I gots to know....  
Doomster : 9/10/2013 5:48 pm : link
did he run a 4.4 in his tryout?

Welcome back....hope you are used the way you should be used.....he is not starter material....use him for blocking on 3rd down, and to give Wilson/Scott a breather....

As I said before, he may have a few good runs and the next thing you know Coughlin tries to make starter out of him....don't do it Tom....Give Wilson a chance....

Now, if Jacobs fulfills his roll, what happens when Brown is ready?
the boxer  
cheeseburger : 9/10/2013 5:49 pm : link
i'm not worried about his conditioning. guy has been boxing everyday.
maybe he can play MLB too.
Welcome Back  
Jeffrey : 9/10/2013 5:52 pm : link
Hopefully his desire to return brings with it the earlier Jacobs, who was a beast, and not the tiptoe style runner who tried to always bounce outside the past few years with the team.
My expectations  
oldutican : 9/10/2013 5:52 pm : link
are very low.
Hmmm.  
Cam in MO : 9/10/2013 5:53 pm : link
Quote:
Now, if Jacobs fulfills his roll, what happens when Brown is ready?


They add some spicy brown mustard?


I see what you did there, Cam.  
arcarsenal : 9/10/2013 5:57 pm : link
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The question now becomes what happens when Andre Brown returns  
Optimus-NY : 9/10/2013 5:57 pm : link
week 9 (the bye week)? A RB will most likely be cut to make room for him: either Da'Rel Scott or Jacobs). Da'Rel Scott is probably the more likely of the two to get cut then.
Cam  
Anakim : 9/10/2013 5:58 pm : link
Hotdogs are best with KETCHUP, not mustard! :P



Oh and on Jacobs, I trust Reese so so be it
Teams will be  
TMS : 9/10/2013 5:58 pm : link
going for his knees and ankles again. Well he has had time to heal so we should get some milage out of him. Now if he can start catching some screens, we might have something here for a change of pace.
I've been hoping  
JoefromPa : 9/10/2013 6:01 pm : link
for this since the 49ers cut him. He is a Giant, he has been a BIG part of their Super Bowl Championships, If he has anything left, he brings more attitude and enthusiasm back with him.
Jacobs=good decision  
xtian : 9/10/2013 6:02 pm : link
jacobs can certainly pick up blitzes and catch the occasional pass or run a handful of times a game. another big plus is his emotional pregame speeches.
not worried about what happens when brown gets back  
aquidneck : 9/10/2013 6:02 pm : link
50/50 somebody gets cut, somebody else gets injured.

I'm hoping Giants find a role for Scott, Wilson and Jacobs going forward. Platoon the too three and adjust going forward based on performance.
Welcome Back!!!  
GiantBlue : 9/10/2013 6:02 pm : link
A Great Day! Emotional and Physical Leadership!
Damn!  
AnishPatel : 9/10/2013 6:02 pm : link
I wanted Willis M. Hopefully Wilson can get his head out of his ass so we don't have to see too much Jacobs.
Fucking fuck.  
Cam in MO : 9/10/2013 6:04 pm : link
Quote:
Hotdogs are best with KETCHUP, not mustard!



Every time someone puts Catsup no a hotdog, a kitten dies.



They cut Marcus Harris from the PS  
jeff57 : 9/10/2013 6:05 pm : link
Probably to make room for Ojomo.
Now, Wilson and Scott to the weight room;  
Blackbeard : 9/10/2013 6:05 pm : link
Wilson to increase upper-body strength (decrease stolen balls);
Scott to increase lower-body strength so he doesn't go to the turf after the first touch.
So happy to have him back  
95cobraguy : 9/10/2013 6:14 pm : link
I never wanted him to leave and i think its a great move bringing him back for a variety of reasons. To all you guys who oppose this move, stop bitching and man up!
Threw Away My Jacobs Jersey  
Percy : 9/10/2013 6:17 pm : link
Crap!
Welcome back Brandon!!!  
Sergio : 9/10/2013 6:21 pm : link
Big man can only help. At least we know he'll try to pass protect. And I think he can give us 7-10 good carries per game.
Fire in the belly  
NewBlue : 9/10/2013 6:23 pm : link
Hope it translates to something positive
Link - ( New Window )
Percy.....  
rptl530 : 9/10/2013 6:27 pm : link
?????

Welcome back, big fella.
DID WE FORGET  
MarkonLI : 9/10/2013 6:27 pm : link
How 265Lb Jacobs couldn't make a third and one two years ago?

He's done!!!!
I wasn't for the move but...Feed The Beast!!!!  
Blue21 : 9/10/2013 6:29 pm : link
Hope he runs hard and punishes people like the old days.
I'm all in ..  
BBurns : 9/10/2013 6:32 pm : link
Always loved BJ and what he brings it may be the best
thing that could happen to Wilson as well .
MarkonLI says hes done!  
Curtis in VA : 9/10/2013 6:33 pm : link
Everybody go home! Nothing to see here!
percy how could you ?????  
Keyser : 9/10/2013 6:34 pm : link
Im glad I kept my aaron ross jersey :-)
Hey Curt.  
LawrenceTaylor56 : 9/10/2013 6:35 pm : link
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Hello Lawrence  
Curtis in VA : 9/10/2013 6:37 pm : link
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This move is a no brainer.  
mofti : 9/10/2013 6:39 pm : link
We don't need jacobs to run the ball more than 5 times a game.

We need him to pass protect and not get Eli killed. He is the only person who was available, besides DJ Ware, who has had the experience back their with manning. Plus he can teach Wilson how to be a true back in this league.

I remember when bradshaw was given the nod over jacobs, he struggled at first to be the top guy. Wilson is obviously still going through some growing pains and i still expect him to be the star back i know he is capable of becoming. It will only be a matter of time with jacobs being back their with him.
Wilson tweet  
Defenderdawg : 9/10/2013 6:43 pm : link
David E. Wilson@4stillRunning2m
Ayy to fantasy participants and pissed Giants fans ur irrelevant to me!!! Nobody wants me to succeed more than ME!!! WATCH US WORK!

Retweeted by Tom Rock
full yes on this  
alligatorpie : 9/10/2013 6:47 pm : link
pass protection, eli saying thank you.

now lets get some run blocking

RE: wilson...in the slot with bjac
Jacobs  
SBlue46 : 9/10/2013 6:49 pm : link
should be FB....and have 22 or 33 in 2 back set..
put Rhino on IR...but KG will use him as a RB and we
will be worse off...we need Oline help...and OC who knows
how to use talent...22 and 33 in Eagles spread would be
awesome
Jacobs  
SBlue46 : 9/10/2013 6:50 pm : link
should be FB....and have 22 or 33 in 2 back set..
put Rhino on IR...but KG will use him as a RB and we
will be worse off...we need Oline help...and OC who knows
how to use talent...22 and 33 in Eagles spread would be
awesome
Tweets  
Defenderdawg : 9/10/2013 6:50 pm : link
Tom Rock@TomRock_Newsday2m
Brandon Jacobs via @Giants: "This is where I wanted to be ... This is the place I love most.

Tom Rock@TomRock_Newsday1m
Jacobs to @Giants: Im ready to go. If I need to go Sunday, I can go Sunday."

Ralph Vacchiano@RVacchianoNYDN26s
What's Brandon Jacobs' role with the Giants? "Whatever they need me to do, he said. Whatever role they want me to play."
As others have said, absolute no brainer.  
j_rud : 9/10/2013 6:53 pm : link
He's not coming in here to log 275 carries and be The Man. He's gonna spell the young guys and hopefully school them on the finer points of the position, maybe help Wilson with ball security and confidence. One thing I don't want to see is the disappearance of David Wilson. Yeah, he's gotta clean some things up. But he's still the most explosive player on the team not named Cruz. It was also his first fumble in over 130 carries and IMO needs to be on the field. He's a weapon the likes of which we haven't had at RB. And for what it's worth one of BBI's favorite "what if..." topics, Doug Martin, lost 2 fumbles on Sunday too.
Let's hope the crappy experience in SanFran  
bobbykane : 9/10/2013 6:56 pm : link
taught BJ an important lesson about being a selfless team player. He thought he was being mistreated with the Giants, but got a real eye opener with how other teams treat their players.
He's been given #34.  
Ace718 : 9/10/2013 6:58 pm : link
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Big Jake!  
trueblueinpw : 9/10/2013 6:58 pm : link
Welcome home! Teach that Wilson kid how to hold on to the football.
I will go into this with an open mind...  
EricJ (formerly Tyleraimee) : 9/10/2013 7:00 pm : link
but I remember right before he left that I was thinking he was DONE. I dont think he found the fountain of youth either. What he brings to this team right now more than anything is an attitude that is missing from the offense. It is as if we have a bunch if pussycats and we need a big dog instead.
I really hope Jacobs and Ross  
bceagle05 : 9/10/2013 7:00 pm : link
tell Nicks how much better it is with this organization.
Two good things about signing Jacobs  
Gregorio : 9/10/2013 7:02 pm : link
1. If gets past the first level of blockers, he can carry most linebackers 5 or more yards on his back.

From what I've read, some here doubt he will touch the ball anytime soon. I sure hope he does. In my view, this offense has been primarily focused on passing for years. Run blocking is just not a priority, and this is why Jacob's struggled in his last two seasons. If there are no openings in the first level then it's very difficult to gain momentum. However, Jacobs is a beast when the O-line opens up room for him to run through.

2. My Jacobs jersey is no longer obsolete! It remains to be seen if Andre Brown is willing to give up number 27.

Greg J
Hope he's ready for this week.  
Ace718 : 9/10/2013 7:04 pm : link
Patricia Traina ‏@Patricia_Traina 58s
Jacobs said he's gong to try to work a deal with Stevie Brown, who's on IR, to get no. 27 back.
If you believe in Wilson  
fkap : 9/10/2013 7:05 pm : link
you shouldn't be worried about an old has been coming here for one last gasp, filling in for an injured vet.

The alternative is that an old has been coming in for one last gasp is actually a better option. It's bad enough that a never has been journeyman was going to be a co-starter prior to injury.

IF Wilson is anything to write home about, he'll make Jacobs irrelevant and a waste of money.
Jacobs may be 34 in your guidebooks, but he's 27 and (#1!)  
Kyle : 9/10/2013 7:05 pm : link
in your hearts.
A Jacobs jersey  
MarshallOnMontana : 9/10/2013 7:05 pm : link
is never obsolete. Some guys relevance long outlives their careers. He has more rushing TDs than any Giant in history and he was a key part of 2 Giants SB teams. You could rock a Jacobs jersey 25 years from now the same way someone would rock a Bavaro today. It's always in style. You didn't go buy a Ron Dayne jersey in 2000 when you made this purchase. Im personally not a jersey guy and haven't gotten one since Strahan like 15 years ago when i was in HS. But a Jacobs is never obsolete
Not a jersey guy either  
j_rud : 9/10/2013 7:12 pm : link
But I got an authentic Jacobs as a gift a few years ago...Definitely gonna have to pull that out of the closet on Sunday.
In that Giants.com article, Jacobs said  
Dave in Hoboken : 9/10/2013 7:15 pm : link
he's going to get Stevie Brown on the phone to try to get 27 back.
his attitude has been missed  
alligatorpie : 9/10/2013 7:23 pm : link
real pride and showed it on the field many times.
I hope he brings a bully element to this squad  
Kyle : 9/10/2013 7:26 pm : link
I can't pretend to know how important it is for the team itself, but as a fan, it sure is more enjoyable when the team exudes physicality and arrogance (backed up, of course). Just figuratively punch someone in the mouth each week, en route to a 3-4 yard gain, a la the Charles Woodson demolition, and that'd be awesome. Maybe that gets the team fired up and gets them playing better. Who knows. I don't. But as a fan of entertainment, I'll sure as hell enjoy it.

Joe, Jacobs may never be obsolete, but I wanted to give it a couple years post-49ers run before I donned the #27 Jacobs again. That run didn't sit well with me.
That and, as alligator alluded to, the pride  
Kyle : 9/10/2013 7:27 pm : link
He hates our NFC East rivals almost as much as us irrational jackass fans do and it shows. I like that.

I'm all about the tangibles and quantifiables... except for Juggernaut.
I would love to see him get a chance to run over some 49ers...  
arcarsenal : 9/10/2013 7:34 pm : link
You know he would be pumped as fuck for that if we met them in the playoffs.
And I still can't figure out if bossman is 12 years old..  
arcarsenal : 9/10/2013 7:34 pm : link
..or the best troll on BBI.
more tweets  
JKBlue : 9/10/2013 7:40 pm : link
Terrell Thomas @TerrellThomas24 1h
AAAAAAAYYYYYYYEEEEE @gatorboyrb is back! #BigBack #NYG

Brandon Jacobs @gatorboyrb 5m
@TerrellThomas24 Lets work T2

Chase Blackburn @Blackburn5793 1h
@gatorboyrb congrats buddy. I know what it's like to have to wait.

Henry Hynoski @HenryHynoski 1h
Welcome back @gatorboyrb...time to get the biggest backfield in the league started up again!

Michael Strahan @michaelstrahan 1h
Welcome back to the GMEN @gatorboyrb. Make us proud homie!

I remember  
Burt in Alameda : 9/10/2013 7:41 pm : link
reading after Jacobs was cut last year that what the Giants would miss most was his pass blocking for Eli. Well, if he protects Eli as he did before, his signing will have been worth everything. Welcome back, Brandon.
Brandon Jacobs?  
Marty866b : 9/10/2013 7:46 pm : link
Jim Brown wasn't available?
Was sleeping and woke up just now  
Route 9 in LEH : 9/10/2013 7:49 pm : link
exciting news!!! Welcome back #27! always liked him.
I tip my hat  
BobbyJohnson_4thand17 : 9/10/2013 7:55 pm : link
Welcome back to the running back who converted the most important 4th and 1 in Giants history. There's no "Eli Escape" or "Tyree Helmet Catch" in SB 42 if BJ doesn't get that one yard earlier in the drive.
I won't presume to know what these 2 guys currently look like  
Overseer : 9/10/2013 8:12 pm : link
because both have lots of miles on their bodies, but I was really hoping for McGahee. He was better in his prime than Jacobs, playing very only 2 years ago, and BJac really seems to be done. But here's hoping I'm dead wrong.
Woohoo!  
nybeast : 9/10/2013 8:13 pm : link
Happy the big man is back! He can pass protect without a doubt and when he gets a full head of steam is a strong runner. Finally, he's a leader who bleeds big blue through and through! He didn't want to be a 49er and now he comes back to help us win another Super Bowl! He knows the offense, will protect Eli and will come back with passion and be rejuvenated, just like Aaron Ross! Not to mention he can credibly settle Wilson down and mentor the young fella so he can be the superstar we all know he can be if he can just protect the football. Love this move!
I remember the little game the 49ers ....  
Manny in CA : 9/10/2013 8:21 pm : link
Played when they released him; waited till the Giants could claim him. (They didn't want him, but were afraid he'd get back to the Giants and make them pay).

So, welcome back big man, and linebackers there's a whole lotta hurt watin' for 'specially if you're thinking about trying to blitz Eli.
good move  
msh : 9/10/2013 8:27 pm : link
the good points

he knows the offence,
can pass block
helped bradshaw when he was a rookie,
teams need to account for him
once he gets upto steam he can be very powerful rusher
he hasnt played much so should be rested
bleeds big blue,passionate

the bad

just dont use him in short yardage he needs to be upto steam or far to easily stopped for a guy his size
he is a fullback who thinks he's joe morris type scat back

in the situation they are in they need him,i thought they should have signed him in the off season when bradshaw left
wilson will be the guy he just didnt get enough reps last year to be ready to carry the full load yet
i still want to see him return a kickoff  
gtt350 : 9/10/2013 8:35 pm : link
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The Jints have offically jumped the shark!  
jintsfan : 9/10/2013 8:38 pm : link
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Never been a big Jacobs fan  
SanFranGiantsFan : 9/10/2013 8:38 pm : link
But he knows the system & can block. He'll be an asset.
To all of you saying you don't like it  
miley42289 : 9/10/2013 8:39 pm : link
Three Words: David Wilson

'Nuff said

hmm  
miley42289 : 9/10/2013 8:41 pm : link
Quote:
Never been a big Jacobs fan
SanFranGiantsFan : 8:38 pm
But he knows the system & can block. He'll be an asset


Never? I'm very sure you were saying this just about after the 4th & 1 he picked up for us on the game-winning drive in Super Bowl 42????
My favorite Jacobs move .....  
Manny in CA : 9/10/2013 8:41 pm : link
He he "chips" the DE on the way out the backfield.

How many DEs has he left teeth rattling, from those little "chips"
Yea Buddy  
Howyadoin : 9/10/2013 8:42 pm : link
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another fumbler  
xman : 9/10/2013 8:52 pm : link
who can't even carry the ball for a few yards
ha some of these comments...  
Rory : 9/10/2013 9:06 pm : link
and its funny cause the same people who bitch about player loyalty show how much loyalty they have themselves.

You have no idea what the Giants plans are, Give the guy a game before slamming the guy and the move. #disgraced
I bet this little kid is excited  
halfback20 : 9/10/2013 9:17 pm : link
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He's the perfect guy  
spike : 9/10/2013 9:18 pm : link
to throw screens at.

Good hands and he likes to truck DBs
I wonder how he'll react  
newmike2 : 9/10/2013 9:44 pm : link
when he gets the first helmet to his knee.
no other options  
cheeseburger : 9/10/2013 10:06 pm : link
knows the playbook, coaches and sparks the team even if he gets minimal snaps. still has lots of respect in that locker room. he will scare wilson straight.
I'd imagine he'd feel like any other player who got hit on the knee  
T-Bone : 9/10/2013 10:25 pm : link
would feel...hurt?

Are some of you guys serious with some of these posts?
I don't like this move on paper  
chris r : 9/10/2013 10:33 pm : link
but I've got to admit the thought of Jacobs trucking someone has me a little pumped.
I'm not particularly surprised or thrilled. However,  
Marty in Albany : 9/10/2013 10:37 pm : link
I would be surprised and thrilled if he spent the last two years learning how to catch.
I mean really..  
T-Bone : 9/10/2013 10:38 pm : link
there are posts about him getting his legs taken out...pulling hamstrings...and now getting helmets to the knees. I know it's a possibility he could get hurt...but why even think about it? If you don't like the signing because you think he's done as a runner is one thing...I don't agree with you...but I at least can respect that. But to say things like 'Let's see what happens when someone cuts him off at the knees and see how he feels.' just doesn't make much sense to me. How...or better, WHY...would he feel any different than any other player taking a shot to his knee?

Not trying to single you out alone newmike2 but I just don't understand the point of posts like yours and BB'56's above. Like someone mentioned earlier, Blackburn came back to the team LATER than Jacobs currently is in the season and was fine throughout the season and Jacobs appears to have kept himself in good shape. I couldn't be happier about this signing because it's my belief that the reason why Eli has been struggling so much is because of the lack of pass protection he's had since the beginning of last season. Bradshaw is a more than willing blocker and packs a good punch for his size but still was a small RB. Brown is OK at it but is always hurt and Wilson is disinterested in blocking at the moment. I personally think this move has the potential to have a dramatic, positive effect on the team moving forward. We'll see.
jacobs  
SBlue46 : 9/10/2013 10:39 pm : link
I say he gets hurt in the first three to four weeks or sucks . He likely is going to be unsuccessful. He fumbles too.we're going to trade him for a number one draft pick you guys are making me laugh
Paul Blake  
Jsak222 : 9/10/2013 10:40 pm : link
You are 100% wrong. So you would rather have Scott over Jacobs? Bringing Jacobs in isn't about the run game. It is about protecting Eli, ball security, and mentoring Wilson. And look at All the tweets, jacob's teammates love him. I think this is a great move.
*sigh*  
T-Bone : 9/10/2013 10:41 pm : link
Anyone else?
Jsak  
T-Bone : 9/10/2013 10:42 pm : link
You posted before I had a chance to. LOL!
T-Bone  
Rory : 9/10/2013 10:44 pm : link
i feel ya :/
He's the right choice....  
damdevs : 9/10/2013 11:19 pm : link
for this situation.

He's knows the offense and he's a great blocking back.

I just hope he becomes a short yardage force that we desparately need and that he once was a looooooong time ago.
This is all about pass protection  
oipolloi : 9/10/2013 11:22 pm : link
and if they forget about him, he can slip into the flat and catch the short pass. He had hands of stone when he first came up, but largely solved that problem over time.
i think its a dumb move signing Jacobs  
Rich Houston-NYG-WR-1971 : 9/10/2013 11:47 pm : link
His attitude has not changed. He can't be in football shape.
t-bone  
Rob_MTL : 9/11/2013 12:08 am : link
thumbs up
I initially liked the move  
Sonic Youth : 9/11/2013 12:09 am : link
but the more I think about it, McGahee would probably have been a better choice - if the Giants had plans to feature the back they signed to some degree.

But they don't, we'll still see large doses of Wilson, so this makes more sense.
It was written in the stars...  
SHO'NUFF : 9/11/2013 12:19 am : link
Jacobs damn near begging to come back...Wilson fumbles...Scott doesn't turn around...and now: HE'S BACK!

SUPER BOWL - NEW YORK - DESTINY!
Bossman and Rich Houston both agree that this was a bad move?  
BigBlueBuff : 9/11/2013 12:35 am : link
Championship!!
welcome back Jacobs.. hope you help keep Eli protected..  
Rsspro : 9/11/2013 12:52 am : link
and add a little something to our running game..

I know most our saying this is for his blocking.. which is true to some extent.. but I think he'll be a great teammate and mentor to the other running backs too.. I know that's been mentioned..

I think people don't expect him to get many touches.. but he will.. even if used in pass protection.. he'll get touches to keep teams honest.. could be a dump pass or screen.. or a few runs here and there..

also..

3rd and 2 at the goal line.. who gets the ball.. I think we'll see BJ in the game.. whether it's a play action pass or he'll still get chances to convert short yardage..

the one thing I'm sure about.. is he only wanted to be on the Giants or retire.. he bleeds Giants blue.. and he's gonna give his all.. he's gonna be playing with fire knowing this is most likely his last hurrah.. and chance to contribute to our Giants..
as long as we don't run stupid  
SHO'NUFF : 9/11/2013 1:03 am : link
stretch plays that take time to develop...Jacobs should just be given the green light to bulldoze straight ahead.
Welcome back BJAK  
csh2z : 9/11/2013 7:33 am : link
I can't wait to see him run behind Hank the Tank!
Jacobs to Wilson  
Curtis in VA : 9/11/2013 7:53 am : link
@gatorboyrb: @4stillRunning We gonna eat lil bro.
Mixed feelings about this signing....  
AnnapolisMike : 9/11/2013 8:22 am : link
Was so busy I did not find out until a friend who is an Eagles fan told me last night at a back to school night.

Jacob's was done a few years ago in my unqualified estimation. He certainly brings an attitude back that the Giants lack. But I doubt he provides very much on the field other than a change of pace. Which in and of itself should be good.

I can't wait for the first comments after Jacobs dances his way along the line of scrimmage for 1 yard like he used too . . .
He was also an excellent blocker on the KR team  
Jay in Toronto : 9/11/2013 8:57 am : link
except KRs are going the way of the dinosaur.
Blitz Eli  
deadkurtrulz : 9/11/2013 9:12 am : link
and get knocked the fuck out. This move is a no-brainer. When he is in the game DE's and LB's don't come at Eli very hard for an obvious reason. BJ is waiting and he will hit you. Very, very, hard.

I think in addition to 3rd down where he can block or belly out I would also use him as FB in jumbo formation blocking for DW. Hyno was scary bad the other night. A FB that whiffs on blocks gets released very quickly.
AM..  
Rsspro : 9/11/2013 9:50 am : link
that "may" be 1 yard more then another back on our roster may have got in the same situation.. and if it's a 3rd and 1.. that's acceptable....
tbone, relax  
newmike2 : 9/11/2013 11:52 am : link
It always seems that Jacobs turns into a tip-toe burglar and runs east-west after he gets a low shot. I hope he doesn't revert to that mode when the first DB takes a crack at his knees.

This isn't personal, it's just an observation. I've advocated for getting him back because he knows the system and Eli likes him but I recognize that this is a desperation move not a luxury move.
Some of you need to shake the sand out of your vags and return to reality.

He's a flawed guy but he's our guy.
newmike2  
T-Bone : 9/11/2013 1:04 pm : link
I am relaxed. I just don't see the point of your post. Nothing more. Jacobs has/had a tendency to run East/West more often than I'm sure we'd all like...but, IMO, it's never taken a shot to his knees in order for him to start running that way. It's always been my opinion that he thinks he's a lot more nimble than he really is but hopefully he'll turn that around and not do it as often.

And please save the childish insults. Thanks.
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