Brandon Jacobs Misses Another Practice

by Ed Valentine on Oct 13, 2011 7:53 PM EDT in New York Giants News

Running back Brandon Jacobs missed another practice on Thursday for the New York Giants, and there appears to be growing concern about Jacobs' knee.

"Obviously in the beginning I was not thinking it would be an issue like this," said Giants coach Tom Coughlin. "He had swelling so they tried to keep him off his feet so he doesn't swell. He gets treatment all day long but so far it hasn't really taken care of the swelling."

Coughlin thought there was an "outside chance" that Jacobs would practice Thursday. That, obviously, did not happen.

Jacobs has 38 carries for 116 yards thus far in 2011, an average of just 3.1 yards per carry. Danny Ware was unable to get anything going in limited duty last week replacing Jacobs. Perhaps that means rookie seventh-round pick Da'Rel Scott could touch the ball for the first time this season Sunday against the Buffalo Bills.

"We like him (Scott). He can do whatever (we ask). He catches the ball from the receiver position. He goes out and will play in the slot. He will play on special teams. He obviously has speed from the backfield and has pretty good size," Coughlin said. "We had a play for him last week which obviously did not materialize. We do have a few things that we would take a look at him in that spot.-

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free scott

World Series attitude, champagne bottle life, nothing every changes so tonight is like tomorrow night.

by Drizzzy on Oct 13, 2011 8:05 PM EDT reply actions

+33

Team TAWD:
The entire 53 man roster of the 2011 New York Giants

by The Always Well Dressed... on Oct 13, 2011 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions

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I'd like to thank the good Lord for making me a Yankee fan.

by NJsandman on Oct 13, 2011 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions

+1

by The Blood of Eli on Oct 14, 2011 8:32 AM EDT up reply actions

Deja vu

7th round pick rookie gets his shoot against the buffalo bills. Of course we are not going to be clinching a playoff birth with a win this week. Id like to see history repeat itself with a big TD run from 33.

by hit_hard on Oct 13, 2011 8:47 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

If the OL can only make holes open for a second

then we need someone that can get through them just that quickly. Keep Jacobs on the bench until things change.

Please get Phil Simms in the Hall of Fame

by The Curse on Oct 13, 2011 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions

How does everyone have the 'neck burner' injury

is that a new one this year? Hynoski, Tuck, Baas…

Please get Phil Simms in the Hall of Fame

by The Curse on Oct 13, 2011 8:54 PM EDT reply actions

not sure "burner" are common

I got then all through high school playing safety. RB got them a lot too. Its not a serious injury at all as far as I know. A neck burner is just nerves between the neck and the shoulders getting pinched. Common cause putting your head down to make or take a hit Gives u a stinging sensation. They never put me out of a game and for me easy to play through. I did have couple bad ones that kept for a few drives. This is why Pierce is giving everyone crack about it.

by hit_hard on Oct 13, 2011 9:07 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

not sure "burner" are common

by hit_hard on Oct 13, 2011 9:07 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

I had a burner once

couldnt feel my arm… it sucked, of course it was high school football, not professional athletes training their body to pinpoint the force of a car onto their opponents body…

Giants are young, and injured... Most importantly they are winning.

by Skii31 on Oct 13, 2011 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions

that also was trying to tackle Earnest Graham in practice

so, it could have been something else too..

Giants are young, and injured... Most importantly they are winning.

by Skii31 on Oct 13, 2011 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions

It's new terminology to me.

but if I understand correctly, it’s the same thing we used to call a ‘stinger’

"Stats are for losers, so you keep looking at stats, and we’ll keep looking at wins." -Raheem Morris

ESPN = Everyone Spewing Putrid Nonsense

by BleedBigBlue on Oct 14, 2011 10:27 AM EDT up reply actions

Jacobs you should have said :

‘Eli is Elite but Romo can be compared with Dave Brown’

Let's Go Giants!

by BB1156 on Oct 13, 2011 9:06 PM EDT reply actions

Da'rel Scott!

The. Victor Cruz of the backfield!

by scarlet knight on Oct 13, 2011 9:10 PM EDT reply actions

let's hope. . . but without the turnovers

@Patricia_Traina Under TC, the Giants are 53-24 when they rush for 100+ yards and 15-25 when they don't.

by AJ_in_VA on Oct 13, 2011 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions

Cruz giveth and Cruz taketh away.

Its hard to watch that guy sometimes. Its either going to be some crazy big play or a crazy turnover it seems. Either way I watch through my fingers when the ball goes near Cruz.

by Ualtar on Oct 13, 2011 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions

Cruz has only had one turnover in all of the games that he has played.

Where did this turnover-litus stigma come from?

Osi is king. All other DEs must bow down.

by LoNJDTechnology on Oct 13, 2011 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions

Right, but they happen around him it seems. INTs may not be on his stat page, but they do exist.

by Ualtar on Oct 13, 2011 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions

I have seen at least two plays in which he caught the ball between defenders that...

would more likely have been interceptions if he had not caught them. Not only that but he turned them into TDs. The fumble that he had while fighting for the first down, I will place on his shoulders but the interception being his fault is questionable.

Osi is king. All other DEs must bow down.

by LoNJDTechnology on Oct 13, 2011 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions

no, he had two last week

and he has had real time in three games.

Last week he had the fumble/take away deep in Giants territory and then the batted vball inside the 10 the led to the pick 6.

Then, he got pretty much saved by a referees judgment call on that “gave himself up” call, which could have gone either way.

There was one other failed reception over the middle against the Eagles when he looked at the oncoming LB before catching the ball and the ball popped way up in the air. It fell harmlessly near the sideline but most times balls like that over the middle that go up in the air are picked.

I love Cruz, don’t get me wrong. But he a high blood pressure guy to watch at this point in his development.

The point is, he’s like a rookie with great upside, who also makes mistakes.

@Patricia_Traina Under TC, the Giants are 53-24 when they rush for 100+ yards and 15-25 when they don't.

by AJ_in_VA on Oct 13, 2011 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions

Thank you. While not all of these are turnovers, all of them make for stressful plays to watch. Cruz can make big plays, ones that help the Giants and hurt the Giants.

by Ualtar on Oct 13, 2011 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions

That was not a bail out by the refs

I’ll agree he did not know that rule necessarily but he probably knew he could give up and the play would be over(like college)

It is better to be silent and be thought a fool, then to open your mouth and remove all doubt.

by SNORKIS on Oct 14, 2011 7:35 AM EDT up reply actions

Agree with below

let’s read my signature and ponder that for a moment

It is better to be silent and be thought a fool, then to open your mouth and remove all doubt.

by SNORKIS on Oct 14, 2011 7:32 AM EDT up reply actions

Hey, TC...I have a news flash for you...

There were A LOT of plays that “didn’t materialize” last weekend…“obviously”.

nywins42 needs a new screen name - "nywins46" sounds great!

MAKE IT WORK!!!

by nywins42 on Oct 13, 2011 9:14 PM EDT reply actions

I fear that a burner is cervical radiculopathy...

Which occurs when there is trauma to a cervical disc that results in nerve damage that can radiate from the neck down the arm. it is a moderately serious condition.

As I recall, a herniated disc ended Antonio pierce’s career. He should shut up about Tuck until he gets his medical degree and examines Tuck’s injury.

by scarlet knight on Oct 13, 2011 9:15 PM EDT reply actions

Romo says Deion Sanders will "eat humble pie when the Cowboys eventually win a SB"

I’m sure Romo will be the first to know because he’ll be the one bringing it to “Prime’s” bedside in the assisted living facility.

nywins42 needs a new screen name - "nywins46" sounds great!

MAKE IT WORK!!!

by nywins42 on Oct 13, 2011 9:17 PM EDT reply actions

eventually

just not ever when Romo is QB

Giants are young, and injured... Most importantly they are winning.

by Skii31 on Oct 13, 2011 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions

Deion's gonna starve to death

Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows

by Rorschach44 on Oct 13, 2011 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions

lol

Romo… lol

Team TAWD:
The entire 53 man roster of the 2011 New York Giants

by The Always Well Dressed... on Oct 13, 2011 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions

trash talking the greatest corner of all time and one of the most beloved cowboys of all time

probably not a good idea romo

by The Blood of Eli on Oct 14, 2011 8:43 AM EDT up reply actions

Lets hope he can pass block.

Strikeouts are boring- Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic.

by CasanovaWong on Oct 13, 2011 10:40 PM EDT reply actions

Start Scott with Bradshaw please.

by Giantstep on Oct 13, 2011 10:45 PM EDT reply actions

No - he's redshirt for the first year and then we put him in the last game so he'll get injured and not be able to play in the pre-season the following year.

Please get Phil Simms in the Hall of Fame

by The Curse on Oct 13, 2011 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions

Face palm

I got a GIF for that!

by Fester McDougal on Oct 14, 2011 9:53 AM EDT up reply actions

I really want to see Scott get some action. Regardless of his understanding of the game or the plays, kid’s got speed and has shown he knows how to use it.

We have ONE run player over 15 yards this season. Didn’t Scott have like 4 in the pre-season alone?

Time to let him free.

"Mr. Madison, what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul."

LET'S GO RANGERS!!!

by Moshe52792 on Oct 13, 2011 11:14 PM EDT reply actions