The New York Giants are reportedly mutually interested in signing former New England Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount. While it makes sense from a financial side, what about from a schematic perspective?
- New England used two WRs 48 percent of the time lasts season; New York used two WRs a staggering 6 percent of the time. However, change could be coming for the Giants, as they signed FB/TE Rhett Ellison this offseason.
- Blount performed best in power (3.98 yards per carry) and inside zone (4.03 yards per carry) — the two run concepts the Giants used most in the 2016 season.
- Particularly on inside zone, Blount would likely have more success than the Giants did last year (3.1 yards per carry), ultimately helping to improve PFF’s 32nd-ranked cumulatively-graded rushing offense.