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
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.
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.
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!
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
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.
...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.
Welcome back, big dog!
I wonder what Anikam thinks about this? Maybe he has a secret he can share.
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.
California wasn't all that it's dressed up to be huh?
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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.......