Giants’ Roster Move Hints at Possible Plan for Running Backs Against the Saints
Giants bench running back Cam Skattebo without a single carry in loss to Saints.
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Cam Skattebo Says He Was 'Punished' for Fumbles, Giants' John Harbaugh Explains RB's 0 CarriesBleacher Report · 1d ago
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John Harbaugh claims no touches for Cam Skattebo was "not by design"NBC Sports · 1d ago
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- Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 4 distinct news outlets with 4 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 2.
- Primary Driver: Giants bench running back Cam Skattebo without a single carry in loss to Saints.
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According to John Harbaugh, the Giants' coach, this was not by design. However, other sources suggest that Skattebo was 'punished' for his fumbles.
The Giants' decision has drawn criticism from the NFL world, with some calling it 'absolutely moronic coaching' and 'more commercials than touches'. The criticism comes after the Giants' 34-27 loss to the Saints, where Skattebo's demotion was a focal point.
The current state of Skattebo's role in the team remains uncertain.
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Questions people are asking
Why was Cam Skattebo not given any carries?
Coverage does not yet specify the exact reason for Skattebo's lack of touches, but suggests it may be related to his fumbles.
What did John Harbaugh say about Skattebo's lack of carries?
Harbaugh claimed that Skattebo's lack of touches was not by design.
How did the Giants' loss to the Saints affect Skattebo's role?
The loss and Skattebo's demotion have drawn criticism from the NFL world.
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