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Giants training camp: Are they better at running back?

The Giants have added Shane Vereen to their group of running backs. Have they improved at this position?

Blame poor run blocking. Blame injuries. Blame inexperience. Blame whatever or whoever you want, New York Giants running backs simply were not productive enough in 2014.

The Giants were 28th in the NFL in yards per carry (3.6), with only two teams being worse. The Giants were last in the league in runs of 20 yards or more, with only four. They had only one run of 40 yards or more. The Giants were 26th in the league with only 27.