The New York Giants didn't make any moves at the NFL trade deadline, but it wasn't for lack of trying. John Harbaugh shot for the stars and landed flat on his face. The G-Men tried to make moves for Jeffery Simmons, Jonathan Taylor, and Bijan Robinson, but they ultimately came away with nothing.
After all of the talk of running back trades, it'll still be Cam Skattebo lining up as RB1 on Thursday Night Football.
With a stellar performance against the Washington Commanders, Skattebo can make Giants fans forget all about Taylor and Robinson.
Giants begrudgingly put their faith in Cam Skattebo at the trade deadline
Harbaugh wasn't shy about his desire to find a running back he could trust. Keep in mind, we're just a couple of weeks removed from Harbaugh benching Skattebo for his fumbling issues. By the time the deadline came, though, Big Blue wasn't willing to fork over the draft capital necessary to get a deal done for a superstar back.
With Tyrone Tracy Jr. still on the injured reserve, that leaves Skattebo and Devin Singletary to man the backfield for the G-Men. Both backs have shown improvements recently, especially in the Giants' overtime win against the Houston Texans in Week 7. After recovering from the hamstring injury that held him out of the Week 8 game, Skatt is ready to be a workhorse again.
The Giants will need him at his best if they're going to maintain their lead in the NFC East. J.J. McCarthy came back to earth against the Eagles after his electric debut as a starter, leaving the offense in need of a stable running game to stay afloat.
Whether they wanted to or not, the G-Men have put their faith in the second-year running back.
Cam Skattebo can make Giants fans forget about Jonathan Taylor in Week 10
Giants fans were understandably frustrated following the trade deadline. Their team is positioned to win the NFC East for the first time in years, and it did nothing to solidify that standing. Winning solves all problems, though.
Skattebo could be the key to a Big Blue win on Thursday night. The Commanders have allowed the highest rushing success rate in the NFL this season. They've allowed seven runs of 20 or more yards this season, the fifth-most in the NFL. They're vulnerable to chunk gains on the ground, and after a week on the sideline, Skattebo will be itching to pop a big run.
He's not just fighting for a win in Week 10, though. If Skattebo fails to meet expectations throughout the rest of the season, New York won't hesitate to replace him in the offseason.
As we've already covered, a Taylor trade could still be on the table in the spring. In fact, that might be a more prudent move than shelling out major draft capital for him in the middle of the season. Unless Skattebo convinces him otherwise, John Harbaugh could continue his quest for a star running back into 2027.
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