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Yahoo
7 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Giants' Cam Skattebo Gearing Up for Fred Warner Matchup
Giants' Cam Skattebo Gearing Up for Fred Warner Matchup originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Every NFL player has a 'welcome to the league' moment. Very few actively seek them out. New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo isn't short on confidence. With elite physicality and a knack for getting the most out of his short-yardage attempts, he's bound to see playing time, too. Advertisement The league's best will be waiting for him on the other side of the line of scrimmage, waiting to test just how much power is packed into his 219-pound frame. On the 'St. Brown Podcast' with brothers Amon-Ra and Equanimeous St. Brown, Skattebo opened up about who he wanted to play most. The Giants' rookie circled San Francisco 49ers superstar Fred Warner on his 2025 schedule. "I've talked to Fred a couple times," Skattebo said. Skattebo, a Rio Linda, California, native, was naturally a fan of the 49ers growing up. He went to Sacramento State before transferring to Arizona State and rising to cult hero status during the College Football Playoff. Advertisement At the end of Day 2, Skattebo's fall was coming to an end, and he even thought his hometown team would draft him. Fortunately for the New York faithful, that wasn't the case. "I actually thought I was going to end up going to San Francisco with that 100th pick," Skattebo said, per Joaquin Ruiz of NBC Sports Bay Area. "Vibes started getting high, lights started turning on, videos started turning on, and no phone call. "So we woke up at 9:00 a.m. the next morning on Saturday, and we knew it was going be within the first 10 picks because the Niners, the Giants, Tennessee, and somebody else had another pick back to back to back, and I knew one of those teams were going to take me. I didn't know which one. And then the Giants called." New York will host the 49ers in Week 9, between trips to face the Philadelphia Eagles and Chicago Bears. By then, Skattebo will have more than enough time to earn significant playing time as the complement to Tyrone Tracy Jr., potentially setting up the opportunity to meet Warner at full speed. Advertisement Related: 3 Stats Define Giants' Newest Running Back Related: Giants' Newest Running Back Introducing Fans to Physicality This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 4, 2025, where it first appeared.
Newsweek
18 hours ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Giants Who Could Win Postseason Awards
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Several years ago, it became painfully apparent that the general public had been misled by coach and player speak. Typically when things were said like, 'This is just another game' by the New York Giants organization, everyone just believed what they were being told. Year after year, however, something became obvious. The G-Men always seemed to circle their games vs. the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles and play a little harder when their arch rivals are on the other sideline. Everyone realizes that, right? Ladies and gentlemen, all games aren't created equally in the minds of NFL stars. Abdul Carter #51, New York Giants Abdul Carter #51, New York Giants Photo by/Newsweek/Getty Images Listing the misguided truths that we have been fed for decades would take another story and several hundred more words. That being said, let's discuss the reason for today's gathering: individual achievements in football. Several Giants Have Realistic Chance at Winning NFL Honor 'He'd trade every individual honor for team success.' Most have heard that stated before, right? Yep... That's another misguided theory. While it's true that most NFL stars care about their team and want to win, others want to get paid. As a matter of fact, all of them want to get paid. Make no mistake about it. There's nothing wrong with that. Football careers can end suddenly. Guys are trying to make their money and set their families up for life. Sure, there are players who would trade most of what they have for that elusive Super Bowl ring. There are also players who'd trade that Super Bowl for a spot in the Pro Football Hall of Fame if only one goal was achievable. Neither guy is wrong. What's the point? Thanks for asking the question. Much of that has been said to state the following. When contracts are hammered out at the negotiating table, guys talk about their resumes. When asking for the extension, it's always great to have some postseason accolades and a few feathers in the cap, and even though it's probably much too early to discuss this, several Giants have realistic chances of winning some of their own. Abdul Carter - Defensive Rookie of the Year The best pass rusher in the 2025 NFL Draft has made his home in the Big Apple. Much like Jared Verse a season ago, Abdul Carter is fully capable of taking the league by storm and making an instant impact. Dexter Lawrence and Brian Burns (more on him in a second) are going to command much of the opposing offense's attention. That means Carter has a great opportunity to carve out some big moments and huge plays. Keep an eye on this rookie. He's going to be fun to watch for a very long time. Cam Skattebo - Offensive Rookie of the Year Came Skattebo entered the Giants offseason as, at best, the third running back on their depth chart. Trust this next statement. Cam Skattebo isn't going to be in that position long. He's going to climb the ranks. Tyrone Tracy Jr. and Devin Singletary are officially on notice. Cam can ball, and a memorable first run in the nation's biggest media market could lead to instant stardom and a lot of attention. Russell Wilson and/or Jameis Winston - Comeback Player of the Year Russell Wilson will probably win the starting job, but at this point in his career, there's no guarantee he's better than Jameis Winston. There's also no guarantee that Jameis is better than 'Dangeruss' either. Both are on the downward turn. Injuries can occur. So can poor performance. Who knows who will be starting by the midpoint of the season. The Giants are going to be on the wrong side of a few scoreboards, and that will force a desperate Brian Daboll to air it out often. If the ball bounces Big Blue's way a few times and New York can win a few games, one of these guys might gain some recognition. Heck, it happened for Geno Smith. Why can't it happen for either of these two? Brian Burns - NFL Defensive Player of the Year Micah McFadden checks all of the boxes for a Defensive MVP candidate, but for some reason, he often flies under the radar nationally. That seems impossible in a city like New York, but it is what it is. That's another story for another day. That being said, place an asterisk beside Brian Burns' name. He's the bigger draw, and these postseason awards shows can be popularity contests. He notched 8.5 sacks and two forced fumbles in 2024, and this could be a bigger year. If he cracks double-digit sacks and shows up in some big moments, New York's media engine could help spearhead a DPOY push. Don't count him out. This is why he was brought here, to be mentioned among the elite annually.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
"Not knowing Calvin is wild": New York Giants rookie Cam Skattebo leaves NFL fans in disbelief after failing to recognize NFL legends in viral quiz
Cameron Skattebo (via Getty Images) New York Giants first-year running back Cameron Skattebo became the focus of an unintended NFL tempest—nothing on the field, but for seemingly not knowing anything about the league's greatest legends. In one recent video making its rounds on the internet, Cameron Skattebo can't recognize NFL legends from their pictures, kicking off an emotional Reddit discussion in which fans toggle between anger and empathy. Cam Skattebo's viral moment provokes criticism over NFL history blind spot Cameron Skattebo, who played college football at Sacramento State Hornets and Arizona State Sun Devils before the New York Giants drafted him in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, soon found himself a topic of conversation on Reddit—but not the kind related to his athleticism. In one clip of him now circulating, Cameron Skattebo misidentifies players during a quiz segment. When presented with a picture of Calvin Johnson, better known as 'Megatron,' confusion set in. Does Cam Skattebo know ball? 🧠 Redditors were both amused and frustrated. One of the top comments stated, 'Not knowing Calvin is wild, but an NFL player not knowing Brett Favre is crazy ffs.' Another commenter joked, 'Banish him from the league for this,' and others reluctantly empathized, one of them noting, 'To be fair, though, Calvin retired when Skattebo woulda been like 13 or 14, and he wasn't a guy who was in many commercials or broadcast booths. So it's not thaaaat crazy with all that in mind.' A generation gap or something more? The discussion soon escalated beyond Skattebo, with wider questions about how younger players identify with the history of the league. One commenter wrote that most players don't grow up watching the NFL but rather center on their own development or college careers. 'A lot of these guys don't even follow the NFL til they get to the league. Might have been a college fan, or just doesn't watch football,' another Redditor wrote. Even fans conceded trouble identifying helmet-wearing players by face alone. 'Not really. I wouldn't recognize Joe Montana from face alone probably. I definitely wouldn't recognize megatron from face alone. I think people here are forgetting these dudes play in helmets lol. Outside of a handful of players there's probably not many non-Eagles I could recognize,' admitted one commenter. Nevertheless, the overall opinion was tilted towards incredulity, particularly in light of Johnson's place in NFL legend. Also read: 'I still have more to prove': Giants rookie Cam Skattebo's giant ambitions While the NFL fan base in turn roasted and justified Cameron Skattebo's viral blunder, the moment highlighted something greater—the transience of fame, the changing tides of fandom across generations, and the way legacy players disappear from popular consciousness sooner than we want them to. Cameron Skattebo learned this lesson not offered in college: understanding the past can inform how you're perceived in the present.
USA Today
7 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Cam Skattebo thought he ruined chance with New York Giants during top 30 visit
Cam Skattebo thought he ruined chance with New York Giants during top 30 visit When the New York Giants called running back Cam Skattebo to inform him that he would be selected with the 105th overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft, he was genuinely shocked. Cameras caught Skattebo's emotional reaction to the announcement and as it turns out, there was more to that story than met the eye. Skattebo did not expect the Giants to come calling and believed he had blown his chance with the team during his top 30 visit in early April. "I never thought it was going to be New York cause I was actually late to the first meeting ever, on my 30 visit," he said on the St. Brown Podcast. "I was five minutes late to the bus pickup. I thought I was cooked there." Had Tom Coughlin, who was notorious for clock-watching, still been the team's head coach, Skattebo very well may have been "cooked." Coughlin considered you on time if you were five minutes early, so arriving late would have been viewed as a major red flag. General manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll were obviously more lenient. "Getting the call on draft night, it's like, 'Hey, you're going to be a New York Giant,'" Skattebo said. "I'm like, 'holy cow.' "After I was drafted and they FaceTimed me, I told them I'll never be late again." Not only did Skattebo believe he had blown his chance with the Giants, but he expected the San Francisco 49ers to call his name five picks earlier at No. 100 overall. Instead, they selected cornerback Upton Stout. That was a blessing for the Giants, who thought they would have to choose between Skattebo and offensive lineman Marcus Mbow. They ended up with both.
New York Post
30-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Cam Skattebo reveals embarrassing reason he never expected Giants to draft him
Cam Skattebo thought he blew his chance with the Giants before the draft. The Arizona State product revealed that he didn't make the best first impression when meeting with the franchise in an appearance on the 'St. Brown Podcast.' 'I never thought it was going to be New York cause I was actually late to the first meeting ever, on my 30 visit,' Skattebo said. 'I was five minutes late to the bus pickup. I thought I was cooked there.' Cam Skattebo of the New York Giants speaks with the media after rookie minicamp at NY Giants Quest Diagnostics Training Center on May 9, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Getty Images Skattebo told Equanimeous and Amon-Ra St. Brown that he expected the 49ers to take him with the 100th pick before falling to the Giants five slots later. 'Getting the call on draft night, it's like, 'Hey, you're going to be a New York Giant,'' Skattebo said. 'I'm like, 'holy cow.'' The running back vowed to never make the same mistake again. 'After I was drafted and they FaceTimed me, I told them I'll never be late again,' Skattebo said. Skattebo entered Giants rookie camp with that same type of motivation. 'How many snaps of the NFL have you seen me play?'' Skattebo said when asked about how he maintains his work ethic. 'Zero, right? I've proved nothing. I've proved what I am in college, but I've proved nothing at this level. 'So now where I'm at, I have to prove myself, and if that's for five years or if that's for 10 years, I'm going to continue to prove myself. I'm the best, do it for the longest, so continue to do that and just work my butt off until time comes.'' Cam Skattebo at Giants rookie mini-camp on May 10, 2025. Robert Sabo for NY Post Skattebo broke out for the Sun Devils in 2024, going for a school-record 1,711 yards on the ground and scoring 21 touchdowns. He's trying to bring that same type of play to East Rutherford. 'Physical, downhill, get-to-the-end-zone back,'' Skattebo said of his playing style after being drafted by the Giants. 'I love to score touchdowns. That's what I do.''
