Harbaugh Takes Veiled Swipe at Schoen Over Giants’ Barkley Situation

WHO:

Sportskeeda - Russell Wilson, a former NFL quarterback, defended John Harbaugh’s decision to bench Cam Skattebo.

Heavy NFL - John Harbaugh is the New York Giants’ head coach.

Heavy NFL - Joe Schoen is mentioned in connection with the Giants’ running-back situation.

Heavy NFL - Saquon Barkley is referenced in the article title as the subject of a jab by Harbaugh.

Heavy NFL - Cam Skattebo is identified as the Giants’ penciled-in starting running back.

NY Post - John Harbaugh is identified as the Giants’ coach.

WHAT:

NY Post - Harbaugh said he was waiting for a “Saquon Barkley circumstance” in the Giants’ running back room.

Sportskeeda - The Giants lost 34-27 to the New Orleans Saints, and Harbaugh benched Skattebo during the game.

Heavy NFL - The Giants have a running-back controversy, and the article says none of the backs have met Harbaugh’s expectations.

Heavy NFL - The article describes a void at the Giants’ RB1 position.

Heavy NFL - Skattebo had inefficient performances and committed a costly fumble, according to the article.

Heavy NFL - The headline characterizes Harbaugh’s reference to Barkley as a subtle jab at Schoen.

NY Post - Harbaugh is “ready to adjourn the Giants running back by committee.”

WHERE:

Heavy NFL - The running-back situation concerns the New York Giants, also referred to as Big Blue.

WHY:

Sportskeeda - Wilson defended Harbaugh’s decision to bench Skattebo as part of an effort to “change the culture.”

Heavy NFL - The article links the running-back controversy and the RB1 vacancy to the backs’ failure to meet expectations, Skattebo’s inefficient play, and his costly fumble.

HOW:

Heavy NFL - The article says Skattebo entered the season as the penciled-in starter.

NY Post - The article describes the Giants’ running-back arrangement as a committee that Harbaugh is ready to end.

The Giants fell to the New Orleans Saints, 34 to 27, and coach John Harbaugh benched running back Cam Skattebo during the game. Harbaugh said he was waiting for a “Saquon Barkley circumstance” in the Giants’ running back room. Former NFL quarterback Russell Wilson defended the move, saying it was part of an effort to “change the culture.”