Ranking the 5 most important Giants free agent signings of the offseason
By Zak Musso
4. RB Matt Breida
The Giants desperately needed a veteran to back up Saquon Barkley at the running back position, and Breida is a fine choice. In his five year NFL career, Breida has rushed for 2,281 yards on 466 attempts and seven touchdowns, while catching 83 passes for 729 yards and six touchdowns. Breida averages 4.9 yards per rush attempt, which is surprisingly better than Barkley’s career 4.5 yard average.
The big difference between Breida and many veteran running backs is his electric game changing speed. His ability to catch passes out of the backfield perfectly fits Daboll and Mike Kafka’s offense, and makes him an ideal third down back if they elect to take Barkley, who is a great receiving back as well, off the field.
By playing for Daboll in Buffalo a season ago, Breida should know the offense well, potentially earning him more time on the field than if elected to sign elsewhere.