The New York Giants are absolutely cooking, sitting pretty at the top of the NFC East, a spot they haven’t seen since way back in November 2015. That’s a massive win for them, especially with franchise quarterback Jaxson Dart sidelined for the entire regular season due to injury. But even with that success, there’s some serious chatter bubbling up about their backfield, and it’s all centered on running back Cam Skattebo.
Skattebo’s Struggles Raise Red Flags
Here’s the thing: Cam Skattebo is healthy again after missing a chunk of last season, but he’s just not getting the playing time we expected. He’s dropped down the depth chart and frankly, he’s had some real struggles on the field. After their tough Week 6 loss to the New Orleans Saints, Connor Hughes from SNY didn’t hold back when talking about the Giants’ current situation and what it means for Skattebo. It’s not looking great for the guy who was supposed to be a key piece.
Hughes Drops a Truth Bomb About the Backfield
Hughes laid it all out there, talking about the very real possibility of Giants head coach John Harbaugh bringing in a new RB1 via a trade before the deadline. And man, he did not mince words about Skattebo. Hughes stated flat out, “Skattebo is a nice complement to a bell cow. The player you bring in for a physical change-of-pace. He is not a No. 1 back. He should not be getting 20-plus carries again. He’s not quick, has little burst, lacks elite athleticism, and runs into contact.” Ouch. He even added that the Giants will “likely try to add to the running back room before the trade deadline. It’s just a matter of if they can do anything.” That’s a pretty damning assessment, telling you exactly what the perception is inside that organization.
So, yeah, it’s a wild time for the Giants. They’re winning, they’re leading the division, but the questions around their backfield and Skattebo’s future are getting louder by the day. With that trade deadline looming, everyone’s gonna be watching to see if Giants head coach John Harbaugh pulls the trigger on a new RB1 or if Skattebo can somehow turn this ship around. Either way, things are about to get real interesting in that Giants locker room.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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