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D.J. Ware could be the Giants' new short-yardage back

Giants running back D.J. Ware (28) breaks away

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Since earlier this spring, the Giants have been wondering who they would find to fill the role of Brandon Jacobs. Or, at least, the role Jacobs was supposed to have had in recent years.

That’s the big bulldozing back. The short-yardage guy. The need an inch and don’t sweat it grinder.

Running backs coach Jerald Ingram said last week that he thought Andre Brown might become that guy,...

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