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Giants Running Backs Fail to Earn Bell Cow Role
20 Oct
Summary
- Najee Harris was released by the Giants two days after starting.
- Coach Harbaugh stated no running back has earned a primary role.
- The Giants rank 30th in yards per carry and last in success rate.
The New York Giants have released running back Najee Harris, a decision made just two days after he was given the starting position. This move comes amid ongoing struggles and drama within the team's running back room.
Following Sunday's loss, Harris expressed frustration with the team's running back rotation. He noted the difficulty in establishing a rhythm with inconsistent playing time. Coach John Harbaugh responded by stating that none of the running backs have performed well enough to earn the primary "bell cow" role.
Harbaugh elaborated that the team's preference is not to split carries so extensively, but players must step up and earn more opportunities. The Giants' rushing offense has been one of the league's worst, ranking 30th in yards per carry at 3.4 and last in rushing success rate at 29 percent.
The responsibility for the running game now falls on Cam Skattebo, Tyrone Tracy Jr., Devin Singletary, and potentially other additions as the team seeks a solution to their ineffective ground attack.
