With the receivers struggling to get any separation and no SB/EE, I was a little surprised that the Giants didn’t call any designed runs for DJ v the Pats. I wouldn’t necessarily say that DJ has elite quickness/burst, but he has excellent long speed. You could see it on his first TD run v Tampa (18.5mph) and he showed it many times in college (like when he ran for 150 yards v UNC).
I think 3 or 4 well-thought out and lowered risk running calls per game (utilizing the sidelines to avoid hits/instructing him to slide and not take on tacklers) for DJ might have a big impact — not just in getting a few crucial first downs but in keeping the defense honest.
I see DJ’s speed as a critical part of his skillset, something that might separate him from a Rosen or Haskins. DJ doesn’t seem to have freakish arm talent or the ability to move and throw from multiple angles like the great pocket passers ... so in order for him to max out his effectiveness, I think running needs to bigger part of his game than it was the last 2 games (5 rushes for 20).
Getting SB (or even Gallman) back could certainly change that. No real need to crash the running lanes with Hilliman/Penny as the lead RBs.
Maybe that’s right, still rebuilding. But I think that long-term, running should be part of the package. Not talking about Lamar Jackson or anything ... but 3 to 5 designed runs might have a big impact.
Pats saw it and did it too with also very disciplined rushing lanes.
What are guys blowing up Hillman for? sure there was the fumble but he didn't do it on a run and he got pretty good yardage at like 4 a carry ; that is not bad.
Getting SB (or even Gallman) back could certainly change that. No real need to crash the running lanes with Hilliman/Penny as the lead RBs.
Agreed. I think that with Barkley as a monster threat back there now, the running lanes for DJ will be there. May not have been there these past few games without any threat of a home run hitter in the backfield.
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New young developing QB to running extensively. We don’t need him getting injured in a growing year.
Maybe that’s right, still rebuilding. But I think that long-term, running should be part of the package. Not talking about Lamar Jackson or anything ... but 3 to 5 designed runs might have a big impact.
Can’t agree, no more “wait til next year”, time for Mr Jones to learn how to be an NFL QB and how to extend drives and win fucking games! I am not saying we run him ragged but a few select run plays with a pass option should not be a big problem.
Coach if you go over the giants film regarding rolling out right it has been a disaster since Macadoo very rarely is the play successful doesn’t matter who is involved .... I think it’s starting to get better with Jones .....