2. New York Giants
We mentioned that there was one NFL team that scored less rushing touchdowns than Jacksonville last season. Bingo. It was the Giants. New York’s pathetic combination of running efforts yielded only six rushing touchdowns in 2016.
The Giants also averaged only 88.3 yards per game at a meager 3.5 yards per tote. Therefore, the Giants need to sign Peterson, stat, before another team gets its hands on him.
Peterson did have a bumpy 2016 season that ended abruptly after he injured his MCL. But, Peterson has come back from injury in the past and played stronger than ever. He maintains excellent physical shape and is actually “perplexed” that others doubt his ability to return in top form.
The Giants could certainly do worse, which is exactly what what has been going on the last two years. Two seasons ago, the Giants recorded only five rushing touchdowns. This wouldn’t happen on Peterson’s watch.