The New York Giants have a lot of work to do this offseason. One of the things the team has to address is the running back position.

Former first round draft pick David Wilson looked to be the future, but neck injuries caused him to retire last year. Rashad Jennings is an average back, but his health is always in question. Jennings also isn't the type of back who can carry a full load. Andre Williams is still unproven, having played just one season in the NFL, although he did have some good moments last season.

Last year the Giants ranked 23rd in rushing yards.

The big name on the free agency market is DeMarco Murray, but there's no chance the Giants will break the bank on him. Depleting their salary cap for a 28-year-old running back isn't something general manager Jerry Reese has in store. But the Giants do have another free agent option. They can consider signing running back Frank Gore.

Gore is a veteran running back who could be in the Hall of Fame one day. Yes, he is 31 years old. But the reality is Gore will come at a significantly cheaper price than Murray, thus saving the Giants a lot of salary cap space to make other much-needed moves. Gore has eclipsed the 1,000 yard mark eight of the last nine seasons, all but 2010 when he missed five games because of an injury. Is he still an elite running back? Obviously not, but he can certainly help the 23rd ranked rushing offense.

Gore is extremely consistent, and that's what the Giants need. Under head coach Tom Coughlin, the Giants have been the best team at running the two-back system, most notably with Brandon Jacobs and Ahmad Bradshaw. With Gore approaching 32 years of age, he would fit right in with Coughlin and the Giants on a limited role. Sure, that would mean less carries, but it would mean a lot less hits and a far less chance for injuries for Gore.

Gore may no longer be an elite running back, but he has averaged over four yards per carry every single season of his career. Again, consistency.

Obviously the caveat here is money. Gore will cost less than other free agent running backs such as Murray, Shane Vereen or Justin Forsett, but he still deserves his pay. His numbers speak for themselves. If the Giants can reach an agreement with Gore and his agent for less than $4 million per season, it would be a very wise investment. Having Gore share carries with Williams would help the Giants rushing attack a lot compared to last year's terrible ground game.

Another free agent running back option for the Giants is Ahmad Bradshaw, who had a great career with the Giants and helped them win two Super Bowls. In his last seasons with the Giants, Bradshaw ran for 1,015 yards. Bradshaw knows the Giants system, and he would come at an even lower price tag than Gore. Bradshaw has averaged 4.6 yards per carry in his eight-year career, including 4.7 yards per carry as a member of the Indianapolis Colts.

Gore would be a better option for the right price, but Bradshaw know the Giants team. The Giants can definitely benefit from adding one of the two backs this offseason.

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