The Giants’ rise to the top of the NFC East has come with a few surprises, and Cam Skattebo’s season has turned into one of the biggest talking points. New York is sitting No. 1 in the division for the first time since November 2015, even with franchise quarterback Jaxson Dart out for the regular season because of an injury.
Skattebo, who is healthy again after missing much of last season, has not locked down the kind of role the Giants hoped for. Instead, he has slid down the depth chart and seen his workload shrink as his on-field issues have piled up. That’s opened the door to speculation that the Giants may be looking for help at running back.
After the Week 6 loss to the New Orleans Saints, Connor Hughes of SNY weighed in on where things stand with the Giants and Skattebo, including the possibility of the team bringing in another back before the trade deadline. In Hughes’ view, Skattebo fits better in a supporting role than as the main option.
"Skattebo is a nice complement to a bell cow," Hughes stated in the piece. "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."
He also suggested the Giants may not be done shopping for help.
"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 one reporter’s read on the situation, and it doesn’t mean the Giants are ready to move on from Skattebo. But it does show how quickly the conversation can change if his season doesn’t start moving in a better direction.
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