Goliath Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 I love Finn but the more I see Jacobs, the more I feel that he is suited more to be a FB. Mike Mayock agrees with me Your opinions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randoff Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 IF (and when) Jacobs learns to run lower, he can become a Eddie George type or a Charles Way type. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goliath Posted April 26, 2006 Author Share Posted April 26, 2006 IF (and when) Jacobs learns to run lower, he can become a Eddie George type or a Charles Way type. Perhaps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstrahan22_1/2 Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 he has never played fullback, and did well last year in goal line situations. all i have to say is, why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxi-xxv Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 for all we know he has the blocking skills of jeff feagles, his physical appearance means nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Currency Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Nah, we shouldn't waste a talent like Jacobs by putting him in a Dinosaur position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goliath Posted April 26, 2006 Author Share Posted April 26, 2006 for all we know he has the blocking skills of jeff feagles, his physical appearance means nothing. I agree but he is a pretty good blocker as a RB. Can he maul LB over? Well that has yet to be seen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torn084 Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 u dont even know if can play the position. he did great last year in short yardage. this year, give him a couple more downs and really see what he has Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstrahan22_1/2 Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 I agree but he is a pretty good blocker as a RB. Can he maul LB over? Well that has yet to be seen what makes you think he is a good blocker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Currency Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 what makes you think he is a good blocker? One of his baseless assumption. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstrahan22_1/2 Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 One of his baseless assumption. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goliath Posted April 26, 2006 Author Share Posted April 26, 2006 he has never played fullback, and did well last year in goal line situations. all i have to say is, why? And Matt Jones never played WR, you teach Yes he did. And why can't he be a FB and be in on goal line situations. Mike Alstott had 6-8 TDs this season (I forgot the exact number), Jacobs had 7. You can manage to do it as a RB or a FB. Right now, we don't have a #2 TE so it might make sense. Why not have Barber, Finn and Jacobs in the backfield? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstrahan22_1/2 Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 And Matt Jones never played WR, you teach Yes he did. And why can't he be a FB and be in on goal line situations. Mike Alstott had 6-8 TDs this season (I forgot the exact number), Jacobs had 7. You can manage to do it as a RB or a FB. Right now, we don't have a #2 TE so it might make sense. Why not have Barber, Finn and Jacobs in the backfield? technically mike alstott is not even a fullback. he's a terrible blocker, and when he scores it's when he lines up in a tailback position. it's a travesty he is allowed to go to the pro-bowl as a fullback. jacobs should remain the goal line back, and IMO we should also test how he does in normal every-down situations. putting him at fullback would just waste his talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torn084 Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 technically mike alstott is not even a fullback. he's a terrible blocker, and when he scores it's when he lines up in a tailback position. it's a travesty he is allowed to go to the pro-bowl as a fullback. jacobs should remain the goal line back, and IMO we should also test how he does in normal every-down situations. putting him at fullback would just waste his talent. yea, this guy could turn out to be the next walter payton, or edge, or ricky. u gotta see what he can do at RB before u change his position Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizan Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Bro, Jacobs is not a FB and wont be a FB. Just because the guy has size doesnt mean he will make a good transition to FB. Jacobs actually struggles blocking and he isnt the greatest route runner. He is a tailback and will remain a tailback. If anything it would be nice to see Jacobs get a few more carries in regular situations during the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Money Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Baseless is the perfect word to describe this thread.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 He has the size and shape for a FB but like everyone else said he would have to become a better blocker.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lockhart Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 I love Finn but the more I see Jacobs, the more I feel that he is suited more to be a FB. Mike Mayock agrees with me Your opinions? exactly right, Jacobs will neer be an everydown back to replace Tiki and the Giants know it - look for them to grab a RB in this draft in an attempt to find Tiki's replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randoff Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 exactly right, Jacobs will neer be an everydown back to replace Tiki and the Giants know it - look for them to grab a RB in this draft in an attempt to find Tiki's replacement. *With the 25th selection of this 2006 Draft...the Giants select Lendell White from the University of California* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemmiwinks Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 *With the 25th selection of this 2006 Draft...the Giants select Lendell White from the University of California* BUST Out of the RB's that would be around at the time we pick I say DeAngelo Williams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUND Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 *With the 25th selection of this 2006 Draft...the Giants select Lendell White from the University of California* I don't know that I'd be upset by that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUND Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 What basis do you have to evaluate that Jacobs can block? He hasn't been asked to perform in that role for us. Heck, we don't even know if he can pick up a blitzing linebacker yet. His blocking skills are still very much in question. Now, does he have the frame that would make for a good blocker? Absolutely. However his upright running style is not at all conducive to good blocking. The best fullbacks use leveerage to their advantage. They get low as they approach their target and drive through them. Jacobs doesn't get low on anybody. Based on that tidbit alone I'd likely say he's a horrible blocker but since we haven't seen it on display the jury is still out. Also, H-Backs tend to be heavily used in the receiving game. Jacobs has little experience in this capacity. With as many good targets this team has the last thing I want to see is us throwing to Jacobs. Remember how horrific it was watching balls bounce off Dayne's shoulderpads into the opposition's hands? Well we've got plenty of targets that can catch so there's no sense testing Jacobs. Why not use Jacobs as the kicker? He seems as well suited to that role as he is to fullback/h-back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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