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Tiki Barber has been following Wilson since the speedy back was at Virginia Tech. And the most productive running back to wear a Giants uniform thinks Wilson could be really special. “He is as dynamic a player at that position that the Giants have ever had,” Barber said this week. “So it is just a matter of him learning those little intricacies of what it takes to be great.”
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As ESPN.com's Ohm Youngmisuk noted, that’s high praise coming from Barber, who is the franchise’s all-time leading rusher (10,449 yards), is second in all-time receptions (586) and scored 55 touchdowns. ... Meanwhile, Giants RBs coach Jerald Ingram has preached about how he wants Wilson and Andre Brown to develop into complete backs. Wilson has tried improving his pass-protection skills and ball security. The Giants played Wilson sparingly for most of the season after the first-round pick fumbled in the season opener against Dallas. Wilson showed how explosive he can be late in the season, rushing for 100, 55 and 75 yards in three of the final four games. With Ahmad Bradshaw gone, Wilson and Brown will share carries in what Ingram hopes will be another “Thunder and Lightning” combo, which featured Barber and Ron Dayne. But Wilson needs to prove himself as the leader of that duo. “The one thing he needs to work on to be that complete player [that the Giants expect] is holding onto the ball, being able to recognize defenses and be like a second set of eyes for Eli [Manning],” Barber said. “Because you are the only one who has the perspective like a quarterback does. ..." We think Wilson will do just that and we'll continue to follow his progress closely this summer.
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