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Here is my comment/rant about my good friend Jesse Bartolis’ analysis of the running game and his #2 selection: Ahmad Bradshaw:
"About the running game…The Giants won a Superbowl with 2 backs in the rotation, not 3…. and Derrick Ward was good out of the backfield but he never at any point led the NFL in rushing. If the Giants current attack stays balanced between the 2 RBs and the offensive line continues to improve, I think that Bradshaw and Jacobs can be as good as the trio from 2008. Maybe they don’t lead the league this year in terms of total yards per game… but I think I’d rather have a multi-dimensional offense anyway. The Giants are really cooking right now with the 2-back system the way it is, Bradshaw starting.I’m not going to say I told you so… but lord knows I ALWAYS wanted more of #44 when he was in Ward’s shadow, now he’s there. I mean that’s been my jersey now for 3 years. I love the guy and he’s fantastic. They split him out wide as a receiver to shake things up like Ward used to do… Bradshaw does it just as well and gets upfield much quicker. I do NOT miss Ward and I think adding another cook in the kitchen, er — the backfield will only confuse the issue. I like the 1-2 punch better. It’s simpler, and it’s undoubtedly effective, and keeps things deceptive.In terms of catching out of the backfield – that is on Eli’s decision making, not Bradshaw. Eli looks downfield more often than not, wants a deeper gash – does not want to over rely on that check down stuff. It has nothing to do with the backs not being in position or not being good at executing those plays. Eli would rather hit Smith, Nicks, or Manningham further down field.Bradshaw is #1 in the NFL now — number freaking one. I’ve waited 2 years now to see him get there and I wouldn’t care for anyone to come in and take away snaps from either Bradshaw or Jacobs right now.I love it the way they have it, and it’s clearly working extremely well at the moment."