NY Giants Running Back Praises Training Camp Standout
When it comes to the Giants' rookie class this year, the most notable name is quarterback Jaxson Dart. However, running back Cam Skattebo has quickly made a name for himself. Based on how he's looked thus far, the former fourth-round pick looks ready to make an impact from day one.
Despite being slightly undersized at 5-foot-10, Skattebo is a versatile talent in the backfield. His abilities as a dual-threat back were on full display during his senior season at Arizona State, racking up 1,711 yards on the ground and 605 in the air. Skattebo's 2,300-plus scrimmage yards were good enough for a top-five finish in Heisman voting, and now he has a chance to carve out a role for himself with the Giants.
While talking with the media on Tuesday, Giants RB Tyrone Tracy was asked about Skettebo's performance in camp thus far. He had nothing but good things to say about the rookie, stating that he's going to be a strong addition to the backfield.
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"We both can catch out the backfield, we both can pass protect," Tracy said. "He can do really anything just like I can really do anything. It adds as a really good addition to our running back room because when you add a player like that who can give that power element, when you watch his film you can obviously see on film what he brings to the table."
With the two of them being threats on the ground and in the air, Tracy believes it will result in a free-flowing dynamic in the Giants' backfield instead of players having set roles in certain situations.
"There is no third down back, there is no you're a passing down back, whatever," Tracy continued. "There's not that in our room. There's more so can you play, and when you do get the opportunities, take care of it."
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Following an impressive rookie season last year, Tracy now has another versatile back to work in tandem with him in the Giants' backfield.
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