Cam Skattebo, the New York Giants running back, saw his production absolutely crater against the New Orleans Saints, racking up a grand total of zero carries in the team’s recent loss. This came right after he’d been struggling to hold onto the football, and frankly, it looked like a major hit for his spot on the depth chart.
Harbaugh’s Blunt Assessment on Skattebo’s Role
Giants head coach John Harbaugh was quick to shut down any talk of a benching for Skattebo. He said it “was not by design” that Skattebo got no touches. But then he dropped the real kicker, a quote that tells you everything you need to know about the Giants’ backfield right now. Harbaugh stated, “I mean, all those guys were taking equal reps in the first half. We were trying to see who could make something happen, who could kinda get a hot hand and earn it. Nobody’s really taking the bull by the horns.” Ouch. That’s a direct challenge to the entire running back room.
The Problem? Not Even Calling Runs For Him
Harbaugh really hammered home the situation, clarifying that Skattebo’s lack of carries wasn’t about avoiding him. He said, “It wasn’t by design for him not to carry the ball. It was just, when he was in there, we didn’t call any runs.” Think about that for a second. The coaches aren’t even calling run plays when Skattebo is out there, presumably because they’re looking for someone else to step up. Between the fumbling issues and now this, Skattebo’s early season struggles are definitely under a microscope. It’s a tough spot for a player trying to make an impact.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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