The New York Giants made their biggest change this offseason at the running back position, and while we’re not blaming Xavier McKinney or Darren Waller, New York will feel the loss of Saquon Barkley more than any other player.
The Giants also did not re-sign Matt Breida, but a Breida reunion with the Giants is not out of the question.
The changes made at the position this offseason have led to the Giants’ running back unit being one of the worst in the league, according to Pro Football Focus.
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Devin Singletary is expected to be New York’s go-to back following the departure of Saquon Barkley in the offseason, and he’ll reteam with former Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll after ranking fifth in PFF’s wins above average (0.17) last season.
Eric Gray will take on RB2 duties, and rookie Tyrone Tracy is the ultimate wild card that could really improve this team, especially in the passing game.
Recently, Singletary himself and the Giants’ running back unit have each been near the bottom of the league with similar rankings, so those low rankings shouldn’t come as much of a surprise.
The Giants will need to change how they run their offense given how much they’ve built it around Barkley, and while they’ll likely select a running back by committee in 2024, don’t underestimate Singletary, who wears No. 26 and believes he’s a playmaker like Barkley.
The Giants are hoping Singletary gives the team a more durable option at the position and, ideally, helps the unit perform above expectations behind a supposedly improved offensive line.
This article originally appeared on Giants Wire
