The New York Giants have many positions to address in free agency and the 2020 NFL Draft, some of which are far more important than others.
Somewhere in the mid-tier of needs is a backup running back or two; someone to spell Saquon Barkley so that he’s not forced to take on a massive workload.
That’s not to say Barkley can’t handle a massive workload because he certainly can, but it’s not beneficial to his long-term viability. So with that in mind, here’s a look at five running backs the Giants could poke around in free agency.
Kenyan Drake
At some point or another, someone is going to realize the worth of Kenyan Drake and let him take over as their starter. That time could arrive here in 2020, but in the event it doesn’t and Drake again finds himself backing someone up, why not Saquon?
Drake is a talented all-around back who averaged a career-high 5.2 yards per carry (200+ carries) for the Arizona Cardinals last year. And while his production out of the backfield slipped, he is a more than capable pass-catcher.
The one drawback? Drake is reportedly seeking upwards of $8 million per season, which would price the Giants out of his market. However, if he can’t land that, Drake is worth keeping an eye on.