Devin Singletary is ready to be the Giants’ bell cow running back
NY Post
Devin Singletary is about to live every toddler’s dream.
After five years spent in split backfields with the likes of Frank Gore, Zack Moss, James Cook and Dameon Pierce, Singletary’s days being told to share (carries) might be over now that he is with the Giants.
At least early in the season — which starts Sunday against the Vikings — and for as long as it takes young backups Tyrone Tracy Jr. and Eric Gray to get acclimated.
“You can use him on all three downs,” head coach Brian Daboll said. “So, whether that’s running inside [or] outside, pass protection, routes, you don’t have to sub him a bunch in terms of, ‘This person has this specific play, this other running back has this specific play.’ He’s an all-purpose back for us.”
That’s new.
Singletary, 27, didn’t reach 200 carries in any of his four seasons with the Bills — including three under Daboll as offensive coordinator — and averaged 204 touches when receptions were added.
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