Giants Grab Two RBs

A Little Depth, or Something More?

Sideways blog today I guess.

With Andre Brown going down with a broken leg, Da'Rel Scott already on the IR, and D.J. Ware in Tampa, the Giants needed to add some depth. Even before the Brown injury, they were working out a group of veteran running backs just in case Bradshaw wasn't healthy enough to go, and good thing they did. Apparently, they have decided that Ryan Torain and Kregg Lumpkin. 

To be honest, I've never heard of Lumpkin. Interesting thing is, he played at Georgia and got hurt, making way for D.J. Ware. Lumpy has not played a down yet this season but during his 2 year time in Tampa he  had 33 carries for 124 yards and 45 receptions for 325 yards. Sounds like the guy can catch a few out of the backfield, always a good thing. Apparently will be used primarily as Brown's replacement in kick coverage unless something whacky happens.

Now Ryan Torain. I really liked Torain's running ability back in 2010 when he racked up 742 and 4 on 164 carries. Last year, he broke his hand in training camp and was never the same.  With Shanahan's system at running back, if you are not consistent you do not play, so he was a goner. I can see Torain getting those goal line touches that Andre was getting. There is no reason to bang a fragile back like Bradshaw down near the goal line if you don't have to. We have the Skins coming up Monday night, could Torain get some reps to show the Skins what they let go?

To make room, the Giants terminated the practice squad contract of running back Joe Martinek, and Selvish Capers was released. If Capers clears waivers, he'll probably rejoin the team on the practice squad.

Bottom line, Tom Coughlin has stated it's time for David Wilson to prove himself. I have an infatuation with speed and that is why I love Wilson so much. Just waiting for that big game.