Run, New York Giants, run! In recent weeks the Giants have finally seemed to figure out that they have to run to win, and have had a modicum of success doing so. Can they keep that up over the final nine games?
Let’s look at the running backs as we continue or position-by-position midseason reviews.
Coach Ben McAdoo named second-year man Paul Perkins the starter before the team had even gathered for OTAs. That, quite obviously, did not work out. Perkins has averaged 1.9 yards per carry (32 rushes, 61 yards) with a long run of 14 yards.