From 1996 through 2002, the Jaguars had to find a way to stop Titans running back Eddie George twice per season. Though he was a member of Jacksonville’s offensive staff, running backs coach Jerald Ingram provided some feedback by telling the defense the key was getting a big runner like George to stop his feet.
“You make them restart,” Ingram said the other day. “Because those long striders can’t restart.”
Ingram is now dealing with the other end of the equation, working with another long-striding runner who has had issues with stopping and starting this season.
That player is Giants running back Brandon Jacobs, who has 617 yards rushing through the team’s first nine games and is on pace for a career-high 1,096 yards. But considering he would do so in three more games than he played last season, when he had 1,089 yards, it’s clear the big back’s efficiency is down. In fact, his 4.1 yards per carry is his lowest since his rookie season in 2005, when he averaged only 2.6 yards per attempt. Continue
“You make them restart,” Ingram said the other day. “Because those long striders can’t restart.”
Ingram is now dealing with the other end of the equation, working with another long-striding runner who has had issues with stopping and starting this season.
That player is Giants running back Brandon Jacobs, who has 617 yards rushing through the team’s first nine games and is on pace for a career-high 1,096 yards. But considering he would do so in three more games than he played last season, when he had 1,089 yards, it’s clear the big back’s efficiency is down. In fact, his 4.1 yards per carry is his lowest since his rookie season in 2005, when he averaged only 2.6 yards per attempt. Continue
Brandon Jacobs isn't the fastest guy. Yes he might be a big strong dude but, hes a power back so hit him low and take him out!!!
Posted by: mike | December 10, 2009 at 11:23 AM