The Giants had the 29th ranked run game in the league in 2011, largely due to a foot injury to Ahmad Bradshaw that slowed him down, the lack of a competent kick returner, and Brandon Jacobs' ineffectiveness early on. In fact, B-Jac was so ineffective, I called him out by name in a November 2011 article, (SEE: "You May Be Right...", Monday, November 28, 2011).
However, after that article was published, B-Jac began his turn around, including his longest run of the 2011 season, at 14 yards, which continued into the playoffs.
Jacobs is also a durable team player. For the past two seasons, he has been willing to restructure his contract to help the Giants with salary cap restraints, and was the driving force behind Ahmad Bradshaw's return when he gave up some of his potential earnings to help bring his companion back for 2011 and beyond. In his seven year long career, he has never played less than 11 games (which he played in 2007), including two years (2005, 2010) in which he played all 16 games.
Jacobs may not be a speedy player, but he is notorious for breaking tackles and pushing through defenses to get the key yardage for a touchdown or critical first down in a game. He also holds the Giants franchise record with 56 career rushing touchdowns.
Brandon Jacobs is one of the genuine team players in the league today and not only does he DESERVE to receive a guaranteed contract for 2012 and beyond, he has more than EARNED one.
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