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Frustrated Brandon Jacobs set to tackle critics in New York Giants' clash with New Orleans Saints

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October 16

New York Daily News

"Brandon JacobsÂ will be returning home to Louisiana this weekend with a huge chip on his broad shoulders. The running back sounded frustrated and angry with his critics Thursday, ending an interview with reporters after he was asked if he is a "tone-setter" for the offense on the field. "I see myself as a tone-setter, yes, I do," an agitated Jacobs said. "I'm going out, and I'm just running into people with my 6-4, 265-pound frame. Doing what I'm supposed to be doing, running into people for two-yard losses. Happy?" Clearly, the Giants' starting running back isn't happy. Jacobs, who is averaging 3.6 yards per carry, has yet to rush for more than 92 yards in a game this season. After ..."

Brandon Jacobs is no worry for New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin

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October 15

New York Daily News

"Brandon Jacobs is down on himself, and everyone else seems down on him, too. But not Tom Coughlin. He's still high on his struggling No. 1 running back. "I don't know why people keep talking about (Jacobs) turning it around," Coughlin said Wednesday. "I mean the guy had some outstanding runs the other day. He had the usual number of power runs that he has. I don't think there's anything for Brandon to be down on. This keeps coming up. I don't know what the expectations (are). He's a power runner. That's what he does." Jacobs, who has been under fire for several weeks, admitted earlier this week that "frustration is upon me" because of his measly 3.6 yards-per-carry average - way down from ..."

Slowed Brandon Jacobs moans as Ahmad Bradshaw runs wild for New York Giants

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October 14

New York Daily News

"Brandon Jacobs appears to be having a crisis of confidence. So it's a good thing for the Giants that their No.1 running back is still doing OK. While Jacobs has spent much of the first five weeks trying to figure out what's wrong, Ahmad Bradshaw has been showing everyone what's right with the Giants' still-powerful, fourth-ranked rushing attack. He's run so well, that even teammate Antonio Pierce said, "It looks like he's one of the best backs in the National Football League." At the very least, Bradshaw's average of 6.5 yards per carry has many thinking he's the best running back on his team. "I was telling the guys on the sideline that I would hate to play against him," Pierce said. ..."

Jacobs a sure thing

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October 3

New York Post

"A lot of people are worried about Brandon Jacobs' lack of production this year. The Giants running back is not one of them. He's so sure of himself, he vowed to retire if he doesn't get better. "If I finish the season averaging [3.4 yards] a carry, I won't play next year. I'll be done," Jacobs said on 'The Brandon Tierney Show' yesterday. "That's how much I believe in my ability." Don't count on Jacobs walking away, but it should be reassuring to hear Jacobs has not lost any confidence. During last week's game in Tampa, Fox broadcasters Tony Siragusa and Daryl Johnston criticized Jacobs for not running harder through the hole. Jacobs has just 196 yards this year."

Analyst: Jacobs not using his best asset

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September 30

New York Post

columnist Paul Schwartz

"On Saturday in Tampa, Daryl Johnston, affectionately known as "Moose" from his days playing fullback for the Cowboys, met Brandon Jacobs for the first time. Johnston, a FOX color analyst, got the chance for a sit-down with Jacobs at a production meeting and came away slightly in awe. "I said, 'That can't be a running back,' " Johnston told The Post yesterday. "He's just thick everywhere. You can be 6-4 and 264 pounds and not be very intimidating. Brandon's extremely intimidating." The next day, Johnston and another former NFL player, Tony Siragusa, were critical on the air of the way Jacobs ran as the Giants plowed over the Buccaneers 24-0. Not that Jacobs was terrible by any means, but he ..."

Jacobs in rush to get back on track

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September 25

New York Post

"After a miserable first half (eight rushing attempts, 8 yards), Brandon Jacobs bolted out of the gate in the third quarter last Sunday night with runs for 9 and 31 yards against the Cowboys. It wasn't the jump-start Jacobs was looking for, because he continued to struggle for the rest of the game. "One run doesn't ever define anything," Jacobs said. "We been getting two, three yards a pop the whole time." This weekend in Tampa, Jacobs is hoping his struggles getting started this season (3.3-yard average), and the way Eli Manning has passed the ball combine to prompt the Buccaneers to alter their defensive approach. More attention paid to the passing game will mean less of an emphasis on ..."

Justin Tuck and Brandon Jacobs rip cheap shots by Cowboys

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September 21

New York Daily News

"Justin Tuck and Brandon Jacobs can't wait for their next shot at the Cowboys - two Cowboys in particular. Tuck was steamed at Dallas left tackle Flozell Adams for tripping him and causing him to injure his left shoulder. And Jacobs was ticked at Cowboys right tackle Marc Columbo for apparently shoving him during the handshakes after the Giants' 33-31 win. The Tuck incident was more damaging since the defensive end left the stadium with his arm in a sling. Late in the second quarter, he was tripped by Adams while rushing the passer and fell awkwardly on his shoulder. He said after the game that he was "fine" even though he didn't play in the second half, but that didn't make him any ..."

Brandon Jacobs' blood boils over as Giants prepare for Cowboys

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September 17

New York Daily News

"It is Dallas week, which means Brandon Jacobs gets to talk about his hatred for all things Cowboy. Wednesday, the Giants running back reiterated his dislike of Dallas and explained why he doesn't like the NFC East rival. "Well, the reason I hate the Cowboys so much - I am going to put me in this, I am going to take my team out of this - is because they have so many fans," Jacobs said Wednesday. "Everywhere you go someone is always saying, 'Big D! Go Big D!' I don't want to hear that (stuff). That's what makes me hate them." Unfortunately for Jacobs, the Giants running back will see and hear more Cowboys fans than ever on Sunday night when the Giants visit Jerry Jones' new palace. The ..."

Albert Haynesworth kicks off smack talk by ripping Brandon Jacobs

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September 10

New York Daily News

"Big Albert Haynesworth, the Redskins' new $100 million defensive tackle, doesn't sound overly impressed with big Giants running back Brandon Jacobs. "They all fall the same," Haynesworth said Wednesday. "What is he, 250? I weighed 250 when I was in the 10th grade." For the record, Jacobs - who said he weighed 242 pounds in 10th grade - now is listed at 264 and coming off his second consecutive 1,000-yard season. Still, he now weighs in nearly 100 pounds lighter than the 6-6, 350-pound Haynesworth, the new centerpiece of Washington's defensive line. But Jacobs didn't sound too impressed with Haynesworth, either. He said facing him on Sunday will be the "same challenge as usual," and while ..."

Jacobs, Albert turn up the Tweet

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September 10

New York Post

"Facing Brandon Jacobs this Sunday in the season opener doesn't seem to be a daunting assignment for Redskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth. He posted the following yesterday on his Twitter account: "They all fall the same. What is he, 250? I was 250 in the 10th grade." Haynesworth currently weighs 350 pounds. Jacobs' retort: "I was 242 in 10th grade. I was eight pounds less than him and I was running the ball." Some consider Haynesworth the best defensive player in the league. He is certainly being paid like it. The former Titans star landed in Washington after signing a seven-year, $100 million deal that includes an NFL-record $41 million in guaranteed money. The Giants made a ..."

Jacobs Wants to See Burress Return to Giants

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February 27

New York Times

"Having agreed to a long-term contract with the Giants, the star running back Brandon Jacobs addressed a more delicate subject Thursday: the possible return of wide receiver Plaxico Burress next season from suspension and a gunshot wound. Jacobs, whose new contract includes $13 million guaranteed and could pay him $25 million for four seasons, said he had been in contact with Burress through text messages. "The guy knows how close he came to losing everything he's got," Jacobs said of Burress. "I think his mind is right now." Burress has a March 31 court date in Manhattan on firearms charges. He accidentally shot himself in the leg at a Manhattan nightclub on Nov. 29. "Everybody's praying ..."