Shaun O'Hara: Expect Jason Garrett to bring back "Scissors" run play
After spending the past 13 years, including 10 at head coach, in Dallas, Jason Garrett will now lead the Giants' offense as the team's offensive coordinator. During his time in Dallas, Garrett's offense experienced a ton of success. The Cowboys finished in the league's top 10 in yards eight times and were in the top half of the NFL in yards all but twice during that time. The Cowboys' offense also finished in the top seven in points during seven of those 13 seasons.
Since drafting running back Ezekiel Elliott with the fourth overall pick in the 2016 draft, the Cowboys have consistently had one of the strongest run games in the NFL. Dallas ranked 1st, 5th, 10th and 8th in rushing attempts while finishing 2nd, 2nd, 10th and 5th, respectively, in rushing yards over the last four seasons. Elliott has accumulated over 300 rush attempts in three of his four seasons, with the only year he came up short of that mark being the one in which he only played 10 games.
One play in which Garrett saw a ton of success running while in Dallas was the "Scissors" play. This run play relies on misdirection, with two running backs in the backfield and both guards running wide in space to carve a path for the ball-carrier. The Giants ran this play in the 2000s, with Chris Snee and Rich Seubert serving as the pulling guards, leading the way for Tiki Barber.
With Garrett now calling the plays for the offense, former Giant and NFL Network analyst Shaun O'Hara believes Big Blue will revive the "Scissors" play in 2020.
"I fully expect to see this play resurface for the Giants," O'Hara said on NFL Network's Good Morning Football. "I think Saquon (Barkley) is the perfect running back, just like Zeke Elliott, who ran it exceptionally well down in Dallas. Obviously, it helps when you have good offensive linemen, which he does down there. But the patience to let those blocks develop and to set them up, that's something Saquon does a really good job of. Because he has that speed and that burst, he can maintain the patience with that.
"So, what is Jason Garrett going to do? Well smartly, he brought along Marc Colombo, who was down with him in Dallas, who is now the offensive line coach. He has another guy to help instill this and show them how to block it and show them all the intricacies of this play. What makes it work and what it struggles with. But I think when you look at this offense with Jason Garrett as the offensive coordinator, the accountability factor is going to be through the roof."
Tomlinson, Peppers, Williams lead Giants defenders in Madden 21 ratings
With the 2020 season right around the corner, EA Sports has officially released player ratings for its new "Madden NFL 21" game, which comes out on August 28.
Here is a breakdown of some of the top individual ratings for the Giants defense.
DT Dalvin Tomlinson
Tomlinson has yet to miss a game in his three-year career. In 2019, the defensive tackle registered 49 tackles (23 solo), 3.5 sacks, seven tackles for loss, nine QB hits and one forced fumble. Tomlinson earned an overall grade of 78.1 from Pro Football Focus, ranking 11th among all interior defensive linemen with at least 500 snaps.
OVERALL: 80
SPEED: 66
ACCELERATION: 78
STRENGTH: 88
AGILITY: 61
AWARENESS: 83
TACKLE: 87
TOUGHNESS: 87
POWER MOVES: 76
BLOCK SHEDDING: 82
PURSUIT: 84
PLAY RECOGNITION: 85
HIT POWER: 82
S Jabrill Peppers
Peppers played in 11 games in his first season with the Giants last year and recorded 76 tackles (51 solo), five tackles for loss, two quarterback hits, three forced fumbles, five passes defended, one interception and one touchdown. He also returned four punts for 49 yards (12.3 yards per return).
OVERALL: 80
SPEED: 90
ACCELERATION: 93
STRENGTH: 73
AGILITY: 89
AWARENESS: 79
TACKLE: 74
JUMPING: 86
KICK RETURN: 86
TOUGHNESS: 86
CHANGE OF DIRECTION: 82
SPIN MOVE: 83
JUKE MOVE: 91
PURSUIT: 75
PLAY RECOGNITION: 81
MAN COVERAGE: 75
ZONE COVERAGE: 74
HIT POWER: 87
DL Leonard Williams
Williams was acquired in a mid-season trade from the Jets last year. In eight games (five starts) with the Giants, Williams had 26 tackles (13 solo), two tackles for loss, 11 quarterback hits, 0.5 sacks, one forced fumble and two passes defended. After joining the Giants in Week 9, Williams ranked 8th in total pressures among interior defensive linemen, according to PFF.
OVERALL: 80
SPEED: 72
ACCELERATION: 82
STRENGTH: 90
AGILITY: 72
AWARENESS: 82
TACKLE: 87
TOUGHNESS: 85
POWER MOVES: 83
BLOCK SHEDDING: 81
PURSUIT: 85
PLAY RECOGNITION: 80
HIT POWER: 81
Check out every member of the Giants’ Madden 21 rating here.
View photos of every member of the defensive front on the Giants' 90-man roster.
DL Leonard Williams
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DL Dalvin Tomlinson
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DL Dexter Lawrence
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DL B.J. Hill
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DL RJ McIntosh
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NT Austin Johnson
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DL Chris Slayton
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OLB Markus Golden
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OLB Lorenzo Carter
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OLB Oshane Ximines
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LB Kyler Fackrell
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OLB David Mayo
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LB Blake Martinez
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LB Ryan Connelly
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LB Devante Downs
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LB Josiah Tauaefa
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LB Mark McLaurin
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LB Chris Peace
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LB Cam Brown
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LB Carter Coughlin
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LB T.J. Brunson
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LB Tae Crowder
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LB Dominique Ross
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DE Oluwole Betiku
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DE Dana Levine
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DE Niko Lalos, Dartmouth
Leonard Williams (99) runs around the edge as Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson (65) blocks during an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, in Philadelphia. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) looks to pass under pressure from Leonard Williams (99) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Leonard Williams (99) motions after a play against the Dallas Cowboys during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Leonard Williams (99) lines up on the line of scrimmage during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, in Philadelphia. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Leonard Williams (99) during a Monday Night NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys Monday November 4, 2019 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus via AP)
Dalvin Tomlinson (94) during an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins Sunday December 22nd, 2019 in Landover, Md (Evan Pinkus via AP)
Dalvin Tomlinson (94) celebrates with teammates after the New York Jets missed a field goal during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Steven Ryan)
Dalvin Tomlinson (94) lines up on the line of scrimage during the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
Dalvin Tomlinson (94) celebrates after he sacks Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) during an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019. (AP Images/Rick Osentoski)
Dalvin Tomlinson (94) during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday November 24, 2019 in Chicago (Evan Pinkus via AP)
Dexter Lawrence (97) during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday December 29th, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Evan Pinkus via AP)
Dexter Lawrence (97) runs around the edge during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, in Philadelphia. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Dexter Lawrence (97) waits for the snap against the Minnesota Vikings during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Dexter Lawrence during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019 in Foxborough, Mass. (Winslow Townson/AP Images for Panini)
Dexter Lawrence (97) rushes during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, in Philadelphia. (Ryan Kang via AP)
B.J. Hill (95) during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Monday December 9th, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Evan Pinkus via AP)
Chase Daniel (4) scrambles as B.J. Hill (95) looks to make the hit during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
B.J. Hill (95) during a week 16 NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday December 23, 2018 in Indianapolis. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
B.J. Hill (95) during an NFL preseason game against the Chicago Bears on Friday, Aug. 16, 2019 in East Rutherford, N.J. (Ric Tapia via AP)
B.J. Hill (95) closes to the ball during an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday Nov. 10, 2019 in East Rutherford, N.J. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
RJ McIntosh (90) during a preseason week 2 game against the Chicago Bears on Thursday, August 16, 2019 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
RJ McIntosh (90) runs during an NFL preseason football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019 in Cincinnati. (Scott Boehm via AP)
RJ McIntosh (90) during a week 14 NFL football game against the Washington Redskins on Sunday December 9, 2018 in Landover Md. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
Austin Johnson (94) sacks Dak Prescott (4) during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 5, 2018, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Austin Johnson (94) gets set in a three point stance during the game against the Kansas City Chiefs during the NFL AFC Championship football game, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Kansas City, MO. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Austin Johnson (94) lines up against Jack Doyle (84) in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Chris Slayton (99) during a preseason week 2 game against the Chicago Bears on Thursday, August 16, 2019 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
Chris Slayton participates in Training Camp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus, New York Football Giants)
Chris Slayton (99) at New York Giants Training Camp 2019 at Quest Diagnostics Training Center in East Rutherford, NJ (Matthew Swensen, New York Football Giants)
Markus Golden (44) during an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday October 6, 2019 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus via AP)
Markus Golden in action during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Markus Golden (44) celebrates over Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Markus Golden (44) waits for the snap during an NFL game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019 in Chicago. (Greg Trott via AP)
Lorenzo Carter (59) during an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins Sunday December 22nd, 2019 in Landover, Md (Evan Pinkus via AP)
Lorenzo Carter (59) in action on defense during an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019 in Detroit. (Joe Robbins via AP)
Lorenzo Carter (59) looks across the line of scrimmage ready to rush during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Lorenzo Carter (59) during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Monday December 9th, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Evan Pinkus via AP)
Lorenzo Carter (59) tackles Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) during an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, in East Rutherford, NJ. (James D. Smith via AP)
Oshane Ximines (53) during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins Sunday December 15th, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Evan Pinkus via AP)
Oshane Ximines (53) runs around the edge during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, in Philadelphia. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Oshane Ximines (53) runs in pursuit during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019 in Chicago. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Oshane Ximines (53) tackles Le'Veon Bell (26) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Steven Ryan)
Oshane Ximines (53) flexes during an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday October 6, 2019 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus via AP)
Kyler Fackrell is shown in action against the Chicago Bears during an NFL football game in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
Kyler Fackrell (51) runs in pursuit during an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Monday, Dec. 23, 2019 in Minneapolis. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Kyler Fackrell makes a tackle on Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins in action during a NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018 in Minneapolis. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)
Kyler Fackrell is seen during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Russell Wilson is tackled by Kyler Fackrell (51) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
David Mayo (55) during an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday October 6, 2019 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus via AP)
David Mayo (55) in coverage during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
David Mayo (55) runs in coverage during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
David Mayo (55) runs down field during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, in Philadelphia. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
David Mayo (55) in coverage during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Blake Martinez (50) defends during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Green Bay, Wis. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Blake Martinez (50) in coverage during an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Monday, Oct. 14, 2019 in Green Bay, Wis. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Blake Martinez (50) in action during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano)
Blake Martinez (50) in coverage during an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Monday, Dec. 23, 2019, in Minneapolis. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Blake Martinez (50) defends during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019, in Green Bay, Wis. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Ryan Connelly (57) during an NFL football preseason game against the New England Patriots, Thursday, August 28, 2019 in Foxborough, Mass. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
Ryan Connelly (57) during a preseason week 1 game against the New York Jets on Friday August 8, 2019 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
Ryan Connelly (57) during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019 in Tampa, Fla. (Paul Abell via AP)
Ryan Connelly (57) intercepts a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (Perry Knotts via AP)
Ryan Connelly, right, tackles Case Keenum during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Devante Downs (52) runs on the field before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Devante Downs (52) runs in pursuit during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019 in Chicago. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Devante Downs (52) sprints downfield on special teams coverage during an NFL game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, in Philadelphia. (Al Tielemans via AP)
Josiah Tauaefa (48) during an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins Sunday December 22nd, 2019 in Landover, Md (Evan Pinkus via AP)
Josiah Tauaefa (48) defends against New England Patriots tight end Stephen Anderson (80) in the second half of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
LB Josiah Tauaefa
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Cam Brown (6) hits Ricky Brookins (33) to break up a pass play during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Cam Brown (6) tackles Tyrrell Pigrome (3) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018. (AP Photo/Chris Knight)
Cam Brown runs the 40-yard dash during the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine, Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020 in Indianapolis. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Carter Coughlin (45) on field against Penn State during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Carter Coughlin (45) plays against Purdue during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Carter Coughlin (45) against South Dakota State during an NCAA college football game Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
T.J. Brunson (6) celebrates with Rashad Fenton (16) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
T.J. Brunson (6) celebrates an interception during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Karan Higdon (22) is stopped by T.J. Brunson (6) during the second half of the Outback Bowl NCAA college football game Monday, Jan. 1, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Tae Crowder (30) comes up celebrating after C.J. Boone (10) is brought down during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Trestan Ebner (25) loses the ball on a pass play while being hit by Tae Crowder (30) which Georgia intercepted in the first half of the Sugar Bowl game in New Orleans, Jan. 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
Isaiah Spiller (28) can't hang on to a pass as he is hit by Tae Crowder (30) in the second half of a game Nov. 23, 2019, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Throwback: Best of DJ's 2019 training camp
Daniel Jones put together a solid rookie campaign for the Giants last season. In 12 starts, the 2019 No. 6 overall pick threw for 3,010 yards and 24 touchdowns with a completion percentage of nearly 62.0 percent.
Jones set a number of franchise rookie records in 2019, including passing touchdowns, passing yards and completions. His 24 touchdown passes were three shy of the all-time NFL rookie mark set by Baker Mayfield in 2018.
With training camp set to kick off in the coming days, let's take a look back at some of the best plays and moments from Jones' first NFL training camp.
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