The Facts:
The question has been asked the entire offseason: is Wilson ready to be the Giants’ primary ball carrier this year? “I think he’s in a position to compete to be the guy,” RBs coach Jerald Ingram said. “He has the talent, has the speed, has a few plays from a year ago underneath his belt.”
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Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
Wilson’s ascension to the starting running back job has been shoved to the background because of the attention generated by Victor Cruz’s and Hakeem Nicks’ absences and Jason Pierre-Paul’s surgery. But how well Wilson produces in his new role will be a critical determinant in whether the Giants enjoy a successful season in 2013. Wilson takes over for Ahmad Bradshaw, who rushed for 1,015 yards last year. Bradshaw was released on Feb. 6. Wilson, who rushed for 358 yards and four touchdowns in limited duty as a rookie last season, is expected to share playing time with Andre Brown. But the 2012 first-round draft choice is the team’s most dynamic player at that position and he'll have a chance to secure the starting job when training camp begins in late July. Ingram believes Wilson has improved as a pass protector, a vital role for all Giants' RBs.
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