New York Giants: How Big Blue's Backs Can Ignite Their Offense

As the 2009 season approaches, there is little we know  about the Giants’ offense.   One thing is for sure: they have a ton of young talent.   Since Plaxico Burress' departure, the receiver position has been the primary object of concern. Finding a playmaker to replace his production will be difficult.   But what if the running back position holds the playmaker New York is looking for?   At the conclusion of the 2008 season, the Giants lacked a threat to score from anywhere on the field, and that included at the running back position.   Teams stacked eight men at the line of scrimmage not so much because they feared Brandon Jacobs, but because they knew that the Giants lacked big-play ability across the board.     Jacobs and Ward were models of consistency in 2008, but were no threat to go all the way at any moment. With Ahmad Bradshaw and Danny Ware set to battle it out for the No. 2 job behind Jacobs, the Big Blue may be ... (link)