The New York Giants are getting into the post-Saquon Barkley period with a bunch of younger, thrilling backs that have already got the NFL buzzing.
Eric Grey scored twice within the preseason opener and confirmed nice subject presence and flexibility. Rookie Dante “Turbo” Miller displayed his well-known explosiveness and opened some eyes.
But it surely’s their fifth-round select of Purdue — Tyrone Tracy Jr. — that has most observers impressed.
On Thursday, throughout a 14-3 win over Detroit of their preseason opener, the Giants ran the ball for 155 yards at a charge of 5.7 yards per carry. Tracy rushed 5 occasions for 26 yards, but it surely was two runs particularly that one ought to concentrate on
NFL Community analyst and retired offensive lineman, Brian Baldinger, broke down these two runs by Tracy.
.@Giants @TyroneTracy obtained 5 carries final night time and on these 2 you may see why the coaches are enthusiastic about this prospect. #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/EOjxNnFCjo
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) August 9, 2024
The brand new kickoff guidelines and alignment are being examined this preseason, and up to now, we’ve seen a pattern starting to set. Returns are being taken anyplace between 25 and 30 yards.
.@Giants v @Lions takeaways from the brand new kickoff rule. My instincts inform me that the offense goes to get some nice beginning subject place. #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/xOo2JSlFet
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) August 9, 2024
Within the Giants-Lions recreation, there have been 5 kickoffs of which 4 have been returned. The Lions returned three for 76 yards (25.3 yards per try) and the Giants had a 26-yarder.
The Lions’ different kickoff fell wanting the touchdown zone (contained in the 20) and the Giants have been awarded the ball on their very own 40.
Baldinger’s level is that groups will probably be beginning drives nearer to the 30-yard line whereas the typical begin of drives below the outdated guidelines was the 25.