Eli Penny
Eli Penny is a fullback in an era where fullbacks are being phased out. But perhaps no one will benefit more from the presence of offensive coordinator Jason Garrett than Penny himself.
Garrett was one of the few head coaches in recent seasons to continue the regular use of a fullback, which is something he will likely carry over to New York. And the fact that Penny has stuck on the roster despite so many changes occurring around him should be evidence that he’s very much in those plans.
NFL Films analyst Greg Cosell addressed exactly that in June.
“The use of 21 personnel, with a fullback, is something that teams are going to try to replicate because of the success of Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers last season,” said Cosell, via NJ Advance Media. “The Giants also have a fullback on the roster, and the Cowboys used a fullback under Jason Garrett, as well. The Giants have Eli Penny, and the fullback has sort of become back in vogue in the NFL.”
Meanwhile, Penny spent his offseason bulking up and entered camp in the best physical shape of his life.
Feel like I’m in the best shape of my career, ready and locked in for whateva 😤 pic.twitter.com/fO8s8g8mbA
— Elijhaa Penny (@ElijhaaP) July 20, 2020
Penny will very much factor in here in 2020.