For the first time in many years, the New York Giants backfield appears to be developing a clear identity.
According to Ralph Vacchiano of SportsNet New York on Tuesday, the Giants are ditching the four-man running back committee they employed last season with Rashad Jennings emerging as the lead option in training camp.
Listening to Giants RB coach Craig Johnson it's clear: Last years 4-RB committee is not in this year's plan. Rashad Jennings is the No. 1 RB
— Ralph Vacchiano (@RVacchianoSNY) August 2, 2016
Jennings, 31, rushed for 863 yards and three touchdowns last season despite not seeing much work on passing downs or in goal-line situations. It was thought that he might continue to be in a timeshare of sorts with Shane Vereen, Andre Williams, and rookie Paul Perkins also on the depth chart. But Jennings has impressed in camp (maybe due to a recent lifestyle change), and now seems to be looking at alpha dog duties in his third season with the team.
H/T Rotoworld
