Jacobs gone from Giants; NYJ a possibility?
New York Giants' running back Brandon Jacobs last week said he wouldn't "sell (his) soul" to stay with Big Blue ... and he won't have to. Instead, he'll have to sell it to someone else.
Jacobs was released by the Giants after the two sides failed to come to an agreement over a new contract, making him a free agent, able to sign with the club of his choice. A source I spoke to Friday night said he wouldn't rule out Jacobs from re-signing with the Giants because he felt comfortable with the club.
"But it all depends on the money," he said. "If someone offers him more than the Giants are willing to pay he's probably gone."
I don't know where that is, but I'd suggest he look at the Jets ... or vice versa. He could add Pound to their Ground, and Lord knows they need it. The Jets were the league's 22nd-ranked run offense last year, the worst finish in Rex Ryan's three years as head coach.
So there's a need.
But Jacobs wouldn't have to move, and the Jets would take one of the vocal leaders and veteran mainstays from their New Jersey rivals -- and that's always a plus for owner Woody Johnson and his attention-starved organization.
Granted, Jacobs turns 30 this year, and he's coming off his lowest rushing season since 2006. That's one reason the Giants tried to negotiate down the $4.4 million salary he was due this season. In the end, they gave up, figuring they could do better elsewhere.
Too bad. Jacobs seemed a perfect fit for Big Blue. He complemented Ahmad Bradshaw and was a tough inside runner the club called on in critical situations. Moreover, he was someone who wasn't afraid to say what he thought.
Which makes him ideal for the Jets ... so long as he doesn't call the head coach "fat boy" again.
Jacobs was released by the Giants after the two sides failed to come to an agreement over a new contract, making him a free agent, able to sign with the club of his choice. A source I spoke to Friday night said he wouldn't rule out Jacobs from re-signing with the Giants because he felt comfortable with the club.
"But it all depends on the money," he said. "If someone offers him more than the Giants are willing to pay he's probably gone."
I don't know where that is, but I'd suggest he look at the Jets ... or vice versa. He could add Pound to their Ground, and Lord knows they need it. The Jets were the league's 22nd-ranked run offense last year, the worst finish in Rex Ryan's three years as head coach.
So there's a need.
But Jacobs wouldn't have to move, and the Jets would take one of the vocal leaders and veteran mainstays from their New Jersey rivals -- and that's always a plus for owner Woody Johnson and his attention-starved organization.
Granted, Jacobs turns 30 this year, and he's coming off his lowest rushing season since 2006. That's one reason the Giants tried to negotiate down the $4.4 million salary he was due this season. In the end, they gave up, figuring they could do better elsewhere.
Too bad. Jacobs seemed a perfect fit for Big Blue. He complemented Ahmad Bradshaw and was a tough inside runner the club called on in critical situations. Moreover, he was someone who wasn't afraid to say what he thought.
Which makes him ideal for the Jets ... so long as he doesn't call the head coach "fat boy" again.
