Jennings third best in fumbles lost since 2013?

Not because they are just pro-Giants, but they bring some truthie mustard with them.

I am glad he is still our starter. Hes a good all around back and hope he is here for at least two more years if for noting else to be a mentor while Perkins learns.

Late in game that cost them game when he slipped and lost ball. Tainted my confidence in his ball security. Guess it is not justified.

Jennings's costly fumble against Arizona in 2015 and another against Philly in 2016 don't show up in those stats, because they came on pass plays. I think the one that counts in those numbers was against Carolina in 2016, and it was another killer.

Anyway, there's nothing wrong with RJ's ball security. His timing has been bad, but in fairness, there's never a good time for a team with a terrible defense to turn the ball over.

doesn't give great information. The ballcarrier doesn't have much control over whether a teammate or a defender is in the best position to recover a fumbled ball. Looking at all fumbles gives you a better picture of a player's ball security.

Arizona and Carolina...

In comment 13037421 chopperhatch said:

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I am glad he is still our starter. Hes a good all around back and hope he is here for at least two more years if for noting else to be a mentor while Perkins learns.

I agree. I can't believe some posters don't like Jennings. He's under appreciated.

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Arizona and Carolina...

Arizona was a pass play, so it's not in those numbers. Ditto his fumble against Philly.

He lacks durability and breakaway speed. Both shortcomings have prevented him from making the most of opportunities. He's a good player... just not a special one.

In comment 13037447 joeinpa said:

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Late in game that cost them game when he slipped and lost ball. Tainted my confidence in his ball security. Guess it is not justified.

I recall that too and it too tainted my thoughts about him but it is true that overall he doesn't lose the rock.

At age 31, my hope is he still has that one year left in him. It is true that he hasn't taken the pounding of many many carries in any season of his career. He didn't play too too much early in his career and he takes care of himself. We certainly need him to start the season as he knows the offense cold; can protect Eli; and should see more holes behind an improve OL, TE and new FB Johnson.

Let rookie Perkins learn behind Jennings, a good character guy and leader. I'd really like for Perkins to be our "Bradshaw of 2007", the guy who steps in more and more later in the season with fresh legs and a change of style to knock teams on their ass.

Let rookie Perkins learn behind Jennings, a good character guy and leader. I'd really like for Perkins to be our "Bradshaw of 2007", the guy who steps in more and more later in the season with fresh legs and a change of style to knock teams on their ass.


Couldn't agree more.....

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Couldn't agree more.....

Wait... did Doomster just concur with a positive comment?

Are you feeling OK buddy? Did somebody hijack you account?

In comment 13037589 Big Blue Blogger said:

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He lacks durability and breakaway speed. Both shortcomings have prevented him from making the most of opportunities. He's a good player... just not a special one.

Pretty spot on assessment IMO. I'm a big Jennings fan, he seems to bring good vet leadership on top of performance. He's a reasonably good back, just not a great one.

While he lacks home run play ability, I think he's very good at turning almost nothing into a 2-4 yard gain by finding gaps and creases and falling forward.

I think he's a much more capable goal line back than Andre Williams for that reason, which is why I often get so frustrated at the Giants past dogged determination to feed Williams in those situations.

To Williams credit, he rarely fumbles either

Rushing 75+ YPG
Average 4.5+ YPC
Receiving 25+ YPG

Projected for a full season, those numbers would look pretty good. Even if he missed some games, those would be pretty good game production if someone else (Perkins?) could pick up the slack.

No confidence in Williams or Darkwa.

In comment 13037810 Ivan15 said:

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Rushing 75+ YPG Average 4.5+ YPC Receiving 25+ YPG Projected for a full season, those numbers would look pretty good. Even if he missed some games, those would be pretty good game production if someone else (Perkins?) could pick up the slack. No confidence in Williams or Darkwa.

I'd be blown away if Jennings had a career year, especially since he is 31 now. Yeah, I think he starts opening day but I also think we'll see RB by committee a lot.

RB Williams disappointed me last year BUT in his defense he didn't have a bonafide FB or great blocking in front of him. I think he is a guy who would play best behind a FB and now he has one. I want to see how he does this camp. He has ability and has flashed. But overall he is a disappointment.

As for Dwarka, I do believe he'll be better than many think. He flashed in spots and now he knows this offense. Reports are he is healthy. Going to be fun seeing what happens this camp.

but this is a big year for him. As far as i'm concerned if Jennings were to have a big 2016 campaign and help lead this team to postseason success i'd ask no more of him and consider the signing a resounding success. This year means a lot.