newsday.com - 11/18/2008
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You would think a running back bigger than most linebackers
and faster than most cornerbacks would be a difficult guy for the NFL to overlook, especially considering what they always seem to be looking for.
nj.com - 11/18/2008
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nj.com —
For those of you having trouble sleeping tonight,
here's something that might help: Brandon Jacobs' MRI from...
today revealed no structural damage to his injured knee, according to someone familiar with the results of the test. "Nothing serious," the ...
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Source: MRI reveals "nothing serious" for New York ...
nydailynews.com - 11/19/2008
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nydailynews.com —
Brandon Jacobs, the Giants' top running back, who
injured his knee in Sunday's win over the Ravens,...
confirmed that the MRI showed "no major damage." However, the Giants might keep him out against the Cardinals just to be safe.
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Giant worry as Jacobs may sit out
nfl.fanhouse.com - 11/23/2008
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nfl.fanhouse.com —
Jacobs will be fine moving forward, and probably
could have played this week. The Giants just figured...
to play it safe and make sure he's completely healed before bringing him back. The 9-1 record and the abilities of Ward and Bradshaw had to have made the decision much easier.
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Brandon Jacobs Will Not Play Today in Arizona
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Other teams missed potential of Giants' Jacobs
Giant Football Blog —
... 2005, when it came time for the NFL to draft football players, the general managers and scouting staffs of 31 professional teams managed to overlook Brandon Jacobs, all 76 inches and 264 pounds of him.Three full rounds plus eight more picks - 110 players in all, including 10 running backs - went by before the Giants chose Jacobs, and three years and a Super Bowl ring later, you wonder how in hell so many highly trained and paid professionals could manage to miss out on this guy. Continue
Tuesday's NFC East headlines
ESPN.com - NFL Nation Blog —
... reveal any structural damage. Ralph Vacchiano of the Daily News isn't sure Jacobs will play against the Cardinals. This trip will bring back some great memories for the Giants. Paul Schwartz talks about Eli Manning being a good "game manager." Gary Myers thinks the Steelers are the biggest threat to the Giants this season. Wallace Matthews says other teams missed the boat on Jacobs. Redskins ...
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Giants wait at Jacobs' knee
nydailynews.com 11/18/2008 — The Giants had their fingers crossed Monday as running back Brandon Jacobs was sent for an MRI on his injured left knee. He appeared to hurt it Sunday on his second touchdown run in the first quarter of the Giants' win over the Ravens.
Jacobs not running back to Giants yet
nydailynews.com 12/16/2008 — Though the Giants are hoping that Brandon Jacobs will be able to play Sunday night against the Carolina Panthers, Tom Coughlin said Monday he still doesn't even know if his No.1 running back will be able to practice Wednesday.
Giants Update - Jacobs Says He'll Be Fine
ustailgate.com 11/18/2008 — Brandon Jacobs did an interview on Sirius Radio Tuesday morning, and seemed upbeat. "I feel pretty good. I feel way better than I felt Sunday after the game. I did the same thing I did against Dallas last year but it's nowhere near as bad as it was then. I'll be fine. It's my call and we'll be all r
JACOBS OUT FOR SUNDAY
profootballtalk.com 12/12/2008 — When the Giants make their last trip ever to Texas Stadium, running back Brandon Jacobs won’t be with them.
Per Ralph Vacchiano of the New York Daily News, Jacobs will miss the game, due an injured left knee.
Jacobs missed practice on Wednesday, ...
Giants Brandon Jacobs Updates
ustailgate.com 11/20/2008 — Brandon Jacobs said Tuesday that he got "good news" from the MRI on his left knee, but he still might not play Sunday in Arizona. The Giants' top running back, who injured his knee in the second quarter of this past Sunday's 30-10 win over the Ravens, confirmed that the MRI showed "no major damage."
Jacobs could have come back in
nydailynews.com 11/17/2008 — Giants running back Brandon Jacobs was held to just two second-half carries because of a knee injury he suffered in the second quarter. And though he said he could’ve returned to the game if necessary, he will undergo the usual round of medical ...
Giants hopeful that Jacobs (knee)can face Cowboys
newsday.com 12/9/2008 — Walking briskly around one of the corners in the
Giants' locker room, Brandon Jacobs saw a crowd clogging his escape route. So he did what any running back would do. He stopped short, put on a spin move and headed for daylight through another exit.
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THE RANT —
Newsday.com - Giants 11/18/2008
"If the Giants lose Brandon Jacobs to injury, will they
change their nicknames to Dearth, Wind and Fire?"
Taking Stock of the NFC East —
Redskins Insider 11/18/2008
As I said yesterday, it seems pretty obvious to me that no one is catching the Giants in the NFC, and I doubt anyone will catch them for the conference lead, either. Finishing second in the NFC East should likely get you a wild-card spot, and while ...
NFL Power Rankings: Week 12 —
Bleacher Report - NFL 11/18/2008
1 (1) Tennessee Titans (10-0)
Kerry Collins is reminding people that he's not just a game manager.
2 (2) New York Giants (9-1) The Giants' running backs made Baltimore's defense look like Detroit's.
3 (3) ...
