New York Giants coach John Harbaugh is establishing his culture whether fans like it or not.
Prior to Sunday’s game against the New Orleans Saints, it was reported that Cam Skattebo would have a reduced role due to his fumbling issues. Although he didn’t get a single carry against the Saints in Week 6, Harbaugh told reporters that he didn’t bench Skattebo by design. Instead, he gave carries to Najee Harris, Darnell Mooney, Devin Singletary and Tyrone Tracy.
“One of those guys needs to step up. Somebody needs to step up and be the [No. 1] back,” Harbaugh told reporters postgame. “None of those guys have done that yet.”
Harris questioned the Giants’ running back usage following their loss to the Saints on Sunday. Before he was officially released from the 53-man roster, he received a blunt response from his head coach.
“Our run game hasn’t earned that yet, none of those guys have,” Harbaugh said. “My advice would be, do the most you can with the opportunities you get. Make the most of your opportunities and you’re sure to get more. Do something. I get it, you want to get out there and get a rhythm, but that rhythm is earned, too. And that hasn’t happened yet. I know he understands that.”
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Is John Harbaugh already wearing out his welcome?
Judging by some comments being made online, NFL fans believe Harbaugh’s old school approach to coaching is going to eventually cause problems for the G-Men.
“Both Harbaughs shouldn’t be NFL head coaches anymore. The game had passed both of them by. Hire young up and comers instead of retreads who haven’t won anything in 15 years,” Jarrett Bailey of SB Nation wrote.
“It’s just gross, unacceptable mismanagement by John Harbaugh… rotating 4 running backs over 2 games, no consistency no plan no production no coaching… and the players are COMPLAINING,” one person said.
“Harbaugh gave away all of the goodwill from the fan base in one afternoon. Tried playing tough guy and teaching Cam a lesson and cost us a game we had no business losing. Then lies about it to the media. Now I see why Ravens players were celebrating,” one fan commented.
“The Harbaughs are toast man lmao. This is tired and played out,” another fan declared.
At the end of the day, Harbaugh has the Giants (3-2-1) in first place in the NFC East through six games. A playoff berth would certainly silence his critics in the Big Apple.
