The New York Giants just chopped Pro Bowl running back Najee Harris, leaving their already confusing backfield in an even bigger mess after a Week 6 loss to the New Orleans Saints. This move, reported by Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, is just the latest head-scratcher in what’s been a truly baffling series of decisions for John Harbaugh and his running back room. Seriously, what are they even doing down there?
This RB Room Is a Total Train Wreck After Week 6
After dropping their second straight game that they absolutely should have won, the Giants decided it was time for another shake-up. And yeah, Jameis Winston got benched for J.J. McCarthy, creating a whole quarterback controversy. But that running back situation? It’s a whole other level of weird. In Week 6, they gave Cam Skattebo zero touches, then turned to Harris, Tyrone Tracy, and Devin Singletary. And now, Harris is out. It makes no sense, especially considering he was supposedly “poised for a large role” in that Saints game after Skattebo’s benching. Instead, Harris saw the ball just four times for a measly two yards against a New Orleans team that reportedly has a porous run defense. Are you kidding me? Tracy got six carries for 18 yards, and Singletary four carries for 14 yards. It was an abysmal day on the ground for the Giants, with McCarthy’s two scrambles for 26 yards and a Darnell Mooney rush for 20 yards surprisingly leading the way. Harbaugh’s running back strategy has been frustratingly odd, and this latest cut is just another strange chapter.
What’s Next For The Giants’ Confusing Backfield?
So, the 3-2-1 Giants have cut ties with Harris after just six games. Now, the backfield is left to Skattebo, Tracy, and Singletary. This move, as weird as it is, should at least bring some clarity to the situation. Skattebo is sure to get back involved in the offense, and honestly, he’s probably their best running back anyway. Tracy is definitely going to be involved too; he snagged two catches for 27 yards and a touchdown against the Saints, plus a rushing touchdown in the loss. Singletary will likely still see some work. But let’s be real, this running back room is a total toss-up for who’s going to be the leader moving forward. Giants fans are probably going to be in the dark every single week, wondering who’s getting the rock, unless one back clearly steps up and dominates over the next few weeks.
So what now for the Giants? They’ve gotta figure out this RB situation ASAP. Unless one guy steps up big time in the next few weeks, every Sunday is gonna be a guessing game for who’s actually leading that ground attack. Someone needs to emerge, and fast, or this RB chaos will keep wrecking their offense.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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