Time For Giants to Exploit Mismatches

Just a few years ago, the Giants had several players that created mismatches that kept opposing coaches and players up nights. TE Jeremy Shockey, in his early years, was a two man job for defenses. DE Michael Strahan had to be doubled, too. RB Tiki Barber was spied by the league’s best defenders, much of the time to no avail. RB Brandon Jacobs just plain scared people. WR Plaxico Burress was the Giants’ ultimate mismatch. He not only towered over defensive backs, he eluded them as well. He displayed both in the Giants’ 2007 Super Bowl run. This year’s edition of the Giants still has Jacobs, but the mystique surrounding him has dissipated over the years. He can still reach down on occasion and draw some of what made him special from the well, but not enough to make anyone backpedal. Barber and Strahan left the Giants and the game. GM Jerry Reese dealt Shockey after a heated blowup. Burress’ transgressions led to a prison term. The Giants have been search...