Harbaugh Benches Skattebo, Who Vows to Protect the Ball

WHO:

Pro Football Network - Cam Skattebo is a New York Giants running back.

Pro Football Network - John Harbaugh is the Giants’ head coach.

Pro Football Network - Tom Brady commented on Harbaugh’s decision.

Heavy NFL - J.J. McCarthy was set to start at quarterback for the Giants.

WHAT:

Pro Football Network - Skattebo said he would “take care of the ball” and “gonna go with what coaches are teaching us” after being benched.

Heavy NFL - The Giants benched Skattebo after a costly fumble against the New Orleans Saints.

Pro Football Network - Skattebo had no carry in a game after the fumble.

Pro Football Network - Brady agreed with Harbaugh’s decision to bench Skattebo, saying, “You got to sit on the bench.”

Pro Football Network - Brady discussed ball security in a FOX Sports segment.

WHERE:

Heavy NFL - The Giants’ running-back situation was a major football story in the tri-state area.

Heavy NFL - The Giants faced the New Orleans Saints when Skattebo fumbled.

WHY:

Heavy NFL - The Giants benched Skattebo because of a costly fumble.

Pro Football Network - Skattebo’s ball-security technique became a subject of questions after he went without a carry.

HOW:

Pro Football Network - Skattebo addressed ball-security technique and said he would follow the coaches’ instruction.

Pro Football Network - Brady weighed in on the benching during a FOX Sports segment.

The New York Giants benched running back Cam Skattebo after a costly fumble against the New Orleans Saints, putting the team’s backfield in the spotlight across the tri-state area. Skattebo then went through a game without a carry, prompting questions about his ball security and technique. He said he would take care of the ball and follow what the coaches were teaching. Giants coach John Harbaugh’s decision drew support from Tom Brady, who discussed ball security during a FOX Sports segment. Brady said Skattebo had to sit on the bench, agreeing with the move to bench him after the fumble. J.J. McCarthy was set to start at quarterback for the Giants as the team addressed the situation. Skattebo’s comments signaled that he was prepared to adjust his approach and follow the coaching staff’s instructions.