By now, everyone knows that the Giants did not exercise the second-year option on running back Jonathan Stewart’s contract, a move that quite frankly was not surprising.
The move had to be made as unfortunately in the NFL, we’re in an era where carrying luxury players just because is just not smart business, not when you’re trying to rebuild a franchise.
But a case can be made that carrying Stewart for a year—yes even at his price tag—was one that will benefit the Giants in the long-term.
Revisiting the signing: Why the Giants made the move
One of the areas the Giants were looking to address last off-season was their short yardage woes.