Training Camp Battles: are Giants set at running back?

The New York Giants will have a crowded running back meeting for sure as training camp is about to get underway. The established figures in the running back by committee format are Shane Vereen, Rashad Jennings and Andre Williams. The Giants also have Akeem Hunt and Orleans Darkwa fighting for a spot on the team.

I think the first thing to do here in our evaluation is to talk about what we know. We know that Shane Vereen is a good receiver out of the backfield as evidenced by his 99 receptions in the past two seasons with the New England Patriots. We understand that Vereen has never really had the opportunity to be a featured back, he had a role and he filled it.

Then there is Rashad Jennings…