As 'X' factor, Giants WR Hakeem Nicks' unique skills draw extra attention
Posted Nov 18, 2011
All of Nicks’ skills have led defenses to roll coverage his way or put a safety on his side of the field. The increased attention has created space for Cruz, Jake Ballard and Mario Manningham to operate. Manningham’s touchdowns against the Niners and Dolphins on fade routes were against single coverage while Nicks was facing a double-team on the opposite side of the field.
(Newark Star-Ledger)
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