SB Nation New York - Brandon Jacobs Back In Right Frame Of Mind, Ready To Win Football Gameshttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48977/ny-fave.png2010-09-22T16:37:41-04:00http://newyork.sbnation.com/rss/stream/14638122010-09-22T16:37:41-04:002010-09-22T16:37:41-04:00Brandon Jacobs In Right Frame Of Mind, Ready To Win Football Games
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<p>Brandon Jacobs had a bit of a rough patch earlier in the week with the whole helmet throwing incident which then turned into rumors of a trade request, though it seems all is well now according to an <a href="http://www.bigblueview.com/2010/9/22/1704537/brandon-jacobs-09-22-10" target="new">interview transcribed by Big Blue View’s Ed Valentine</a>.</p>
<p>As far as the trade request, Jacobs notes that everything is taken care of by saying “There was always peace there. We went through it. We got it taken care of. We got it all out the way, and now it’s time to go out and perform and win football games.”</p>
<p>Jacobs also commented on Sunday night’s incident, apologizing to everyone involved.</p>
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<p>[…] And the Indianapolis Colts organization as well and their fans and our fans, for the incident that, again, I didn’t mean for that to happen. I was angry. I should have never thrown the helmet to begin with, no matter where it went to. And a special apology to the fellow that caught it, I apologized to him and his family as well and everyone else who was in the area who could have been harmed. So those are my apologies, and I mean them 100 percent.</p>
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<p>Don’t worry, though, Jacobs was also able to answer some football-related questions as well – including if he’ll be able to set the tone again like he’s been able to do in the past.</p>
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<p>I can get out and set the physical tone when opportunity is given. That’s what I want to do. I want to get everybody jumping up right away so we can let these teams know that right off the bat that’s what this whole game is going to be like. This will get ready, and the next team that’s coming in the next week, it’s going to be like that for them as well. So that’s what I want to do. I want to send positive energy across to my football team.</p>
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https://newyork.sbnation.com/2010/9/22/1704676/brandon-jacobs-interviewScott Schroeder2010-09-21T16:19:05-04:002010-09-21T16:19:05-04:00Brandon Jacobs Fined $10,000 For Tossing Helmet Into Stands During Giants' Sunday Night Game
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<p>Brandon Jacobs has been <a href="http://twitter.com/Adam_Schefter/status/25147577257" target="new">fined $10,000</a> for throwing his helmet into the stands against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday Night Football.</p>
<p>The troubled Jacobs was scheduled to have a meeting with Giants management today as well, where it was likely they would discuss his outburst as well as the rumors that the running back was looking to be traded.</p>
https://newyork.sbnation.com/2010/9/21/1702503/brandon-jacobs-helmet-fineScott Schroeder2010-09-20T17:49:40-04:002010-09-20T17:49:40-04:00Coughlin: Brandon Jacobs Has Not Requested To Be Traded From New York Giants
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<p>First Brandon Jacobs running mate, Ahmad Bradshaw, <a href="http://newyork.sbnation.com/2010/9/20/1700519/giants-bradshaw-jacobs-not-demanding-trade-after-helmet-toss" target="new">denied reports</a> that Jacobs is requesting to be traded from the New York Giants.</p>
<p>Now, <a href="http://twitter.com/BobGlauber/status/25059454965" target="new">according to Newsday’s Bob Glauber</a>, Giants head coach Tom Coughlin also says Jacobs has not requested to be traded.</p>
<p>Maybe next we’ll actually hear from Jacobs, but I wouldn’t hold your breath. Or his helmet.</p>
https://newyork.sbnation.com/2010/9/20/1700566/Brandon-jacobs-trade-rumor-denied-tom-coughlin-new-york-giantsScott Schroeder2010-09-20T17:21:10-04:002010-09-20T17:21:10-04:00Bradshaw: Jacobs Not Demanding Trade
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<p>His grammar might not be great, but fellow running back <strong>Ahmad Bradshaw’s </strong>message <a href="http://twitter.com/TheBlueScreen/status/25057709424" target="new">was still delivered today</a> when he was asked about reports <strong>Brandon Jacobs</strong> wanted to be traded from the New York Giants.</p>
<p>Bradshaw, who has displaced Jacobs as the Giants No. 1 back, said reports of a trade demand by Jacobs “was not right.”</p>
<p>OK, Ahmad. We get your drift. Just don’t try to deny that Jacobs is one unhappy dude these days.</p>
https://newyork.sbnation.com/2010/9/20/1700519/giants-bradshaw-jacobs-not-demanding-trade-after-helmet-tossEd Valentine2010-09-20T15:45:56-04:002010-09-20T15:45:56-04:00Jacobs, Giants Will Discuss Future On Tuesday
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<p>Vinny DiTrani of the Bergen Record is becoming the 'go-to' guy on the <b>Brandon Jacobs</b> story. Here is his latest tweet.</p>
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https://newyork.sbnation.com/2010/9/20/1700266/jacobs-giants-will-discuss-futureEd Valentine2010-09-20T14:07:25-04:002010-09-20T14:07:25-04:00Jacobs Has Not Asked For Trade ... Yet
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<p>Mike Garafolo of the Star-Ledger says unhappy Giants running back Brandon Jacobs <a href="http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2010/09/displeased_brandon_jacobs_to_m.html" target="new">has not asked the team for a trade</a> … yet.</p>
<p>Since he has not yet met with anyone from the organization after Sunday’s helmet toss and outburst at a reporter, all bets are still off.</p>
https://newyork.sbnation.com/2010/9/20/1700045/giants-jacobs-has-not-asked-for-trade-yetEd Valentine2010-09-20T12:23:17-04:002010-09-20T12:23:17-04:00Brandon Jacobs Helmet Toss
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<p><span class="caps">NFL</span> <a href="http://twitter.com/MikeGarafolo/statuses/25035602800" target="new">will only say</a> they are “looking into it.”</p>
<p>Guess here is Jacobs winds up with at least a hefty fine, and possibly a suspension. Is “acting like a baby” an offense worthy of suspension?</p>
https://newyork.sbnation.com/2010/9/20/1699830/brandon-jacobs-helmet-tossEd Valentine2010-09-20T12:03:52-04:002010-09-20T12:03:52-04:00Report: Brandon Jacobs Wants Trade From Giants
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<p><span>Brandon Jacobs</span> tossed his helmet Sunday night. Now, apparently, he wants to toss himself off the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bigblueview.com/">New York Giants</a>. Jacobs is reportedly <a target="_blank" href="http://www.bigblueview.com/2010/9/20/1699575/report-brandon-jacobs-will-ask-for">going to ask for a trade</a> today.</p>
<p>That should come as no surprise, and it <a target="_blank" href="http://www.bigblueview.com/2010/9/20/1699575/report-brandon-jacobs-will-ask-for">certainly does not </a>to Daily News Giants beat writer Ralph Vacchiano.</p>
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<p>Now comes word, via a report this morning in the Bergen (N.J.) Record, that the volatile, 28-year-old Jacobs plans to meet with Giants GM Jerry Reese this afternoon and ask to be traded. This comes one day after Jacobs diminished his own trade value by <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/giants/2010/09/jacobs-apologizes-then-snaps-a.html"> tossing a helmet in the stands, snapping at a reporter, and rushing four times for a measly eight yards</a>.</p>
<p>I haven’t been able to confirm that report yet, though one source in Jacobs’ camp said he "wouldn’t be surprised" if the running back did just that. Of course, the source warned, he’s also threatened to do it before. Only Jacobs knows if he’s serious this time around.</p>
<p>If he is, it probably shouldn’t come as a surprise. Jacobs’ blood has been boiling since last season when people started questioning his abilities during a year in which he rushed for only 835 yards. Jacobs later claimed he had suffered a knee injury in Week 1 and kept playing through it, which he later <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/2010/02/05/2010-02-05_giants_jacobs_regrets_playing_hurt.html"> felt was a mistake</a>.</p>
<p>This year, he’s been brooding since training camp when it was apparent that he had been demoted to No. 2 on the depth chart behind <span>Ahmad Bradshaw</span>. After the preseason finale, he told a reporter that it’s <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/2010/09/03/2010-09-03_jacobs_laments_losing_job_to_bradshaw.html"> "hard to stay positive" </a> in the backup role. Then he later <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/2010/09/09/2010-09-09_new_york_giants_running_back_brandon_jacobs_storms_off_when_questioned_further_a.html"> snapped at a reporter </a> when asked if he and Bradshaw needed to put their egos aside to co-exist.</p>
<p>Jacobs <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/giants/2010/09/jacobs-apologizes-then-snaps-a.html"> snapped at a different reporter last night</a> too after yet another benign question - - and after apologizing for his helmet toss during his poor performance.</p>
<p>Jacobs also said this after the helmet toss and before hurling more expletives at the media: "I have a lot on me right now, you know what I mean? It’s not good. I just want to forget about all of this."</p>
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https://newyork.sbnation.com/2010/9/20/2321278/report-brandon-jacobs-wants-trade-from-giantsEd Valentine