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Why 'Pancake Pat' Ricard is the Underrated Glue of John Harbaugh’s New Identity

New York Giants On SI·Alex House·21 days ago
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When it comes to the make-up of the New York Giants , Jaxson Dart is the face of the franchise, Brian Burns and Abdul Carter prop up the defensive line, Isaiah Likely is the versatile playmaker the offense needs, Andrew Thomas is a top-notch protector, Jordan Stout dramatically changes the complexion of the special teams unit, and rookie Colton Hood stands to rejuvenate the secondary. There are several other important players on this team, including top-10 draft picks Arvell Reese and Francis Mauigoa, but there is one individual who will unavoidably get lost in the shuffle. And he might just be the glue of the offense. Patrick Ricard is an elite fullback, but that position does not carry much cachet, especially these days. Pundits will not wax poetic about him, he will not be featured in national commercials, and many others will receive credit first. However, signing this All-Pro to a two-year, $7.63 million contract is Big Blue's most underrated move of the offseason.…

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