The Facts: Following up on a previous item. ... The Giants and representatives for Jacobs spoke in Indianapolis during the NFL Scouting Combine but did not come to an immediate resolution about the RB's future, according to someone informed of the discussions between the sides. The person, who requested anonymity because neither side has spoken about the meeting or the details of any conversations, said the team is interested in bringing back Jacobs for an eighth season with the organization.
Diehards Line:According to Star-Ledger staffer Mike Garafolo, the only question is for how much? Jacobs, 29, is scheduled to earn a total of $4.9 million this season. The Giants would prefer a much lower number, though it's unclear at this point how much of a pay cut they're asking Jacobs to take. Jacobs had 571 yards on 152 attempts (3.8 yards per carry) last season. He ran for 823 yards with a career-high 5.6 yards per attempt and nine touchdowns in 2010. ... Stay tuned.