Giants running back Cam Skattebo decided to try a backflip at Fanatics Fest over the weekend, and his coach John Harbaugh had a very specific, and honestly hilarious, message for him. Forget the casual flair, Harbaugh cut straight to the chase: “Dude, at least stick it.” It’s a classic coach move, a playful jab that still manages to drop some truth. You know he’s watching, even during the off-season antics.
The Backflip Heard ‘Round the Off-Season
Skattebo clearly felt like tempting fate when he decided to pull off that backflip, throwing caution to the wind in front of everyone. But his head coach, John Harbaugh, wasn’t exactly having a heart attack over it. In an interview with the Bleav in Giants podcast, Harbaugh actually laughed about the whole thing. He admits he hasn’t even talked to Skattebo about it yet, but that first reaction, “Dude, at least stick it. I mean, land the thing if you’re going to do it, you know?” says everything. It’s the kind of blunt, no-nonsense feedback you expect from a coach who knows his guy. It’s not a scolding, it’s a challenge, delivered with a chuckle, making it clear that while it might be the off-season, standards still apply. You want to make a statement? Make sure you nail the landing.
Skattebo’s Second Season: Beyond the Gymnastics
Here’s the real story though: Skattebo is gearing up for his second season, and it’s a big one, especially after he suffered a dislocated ankle midway through last year. That’s no small injury, and the recovery is a grind. But Harbaugh isn’t sweating the flip’s implications for camp readiness. He sounds genuinely confident in his running back, telling the podcast, “Skat’s going to be ready to go. He’s been working super hard. He has really been training like crazy.” That’s the kind of update Giants fans want to hear after an injury. Harbaugh stressed that Skattebo is “healthy, he’s ready to roll, and I can’t wait to see him out there at practice.” It’s clear Skattebo’s mind is “on camp,” despite the weekend’s viral moment. This isn’t just a physical recovery; it’s about getting back into that pro mindset for a crucial sophomore year.
Giants rookies report to training camp this Thursday, with veterans joining them on July 28. All eyes will be on Skattebo to see if all that “crazy” training has him truly ready to make an impact in his second season. Harbaugh can’t wait to see him on the field, and frankly, neither can any Giants fan looking for some fireworks on the ground game.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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