Giants' Running Back Room Puzzles, Love Not Defense Solution

0:00On April 23rd, the New York Giants running back room stays puzzling heading into next season. Cam's Gatabo is still healing from major injuries, and Tyrone Tracy Jr. shows flashes but lacks steady output. Last year they ranked 5th in rushing yards, league wide, though quarterback Jackson Dart chipped in 487 of those on scrambles. Their backs proved they can produce when healthy. Scapo hit 617 scrimmage yards, and 7 touchdowns over 8 games before his ankle in leg injuries sidelined him. Tracy bounced back late, topping 70 rushing yards in 5 of his final 8 starts with solid 4.4 yards per carry, or better multiple times. Fans see potential there, especially since the Giants still averaged 22.4 points per game without key players like Malig neighbors and Scate. But the real headache is defense, sitting 31st against the run at 145.3 yards allowed per game and 28th. And points surrendered at 25.8.

1:02Bleedger reports Alex Valentine warns against grabbing Notre Dame star Jeremiah Love in the 2026 draft at pick number 5. Love's a Heisman finalist with 1,652 scrimmage yards, 21 touchdowns and 6.9 yards per carry last. But he won't fix the Giants defensive woes or past offensive line struggles like they had with Sequan Barkley. New York needs that high pick to build playoff contention on defense first. Even if Love tempts them as a 6 foot game breaker when fans start, clamoring on draft night. That's the story for today, NFL News Today, driven by AI.