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USA Today
16-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
New York Giants' Brian Burns praises Tomon Fox, calls him underrated
When the New York Giants decided to bring back outside linebacker Tomon Fox this offseason on a one-year, exclusive rights free agent deal, it wasn't seen as major news. But Giants fans know that Fox, who has been with the team since being signed as an undrafted free agent out of North Carolina in 2022, is a key part of the club's defensive depth and a key special-teams performer. Fox played in 11 games last year and is not likely to see much of the field on defense this year with the addition of prized rookie Abdul Carter, but that shouldn't diminish Fox in anyone's eyes. He is still highly thought of by coaches and teammates alike. Veteran linebacker Brian Burns recently called out Fox by name, calling him underrated during an interview with the Giants Huddle Podcast. "This year, I'm planning on having waves and waves of rushers," Burns told host John Schmeelk. "Not only is it me and K.T. (Kayvon Thibodeaux), but now we have Abdul (Carter), Chauncey (Golston), we have a guy that goes under the radar a lot. His name is Tomon Fox. These are really guys that can get at the quarterback. I'm really excited." Fox has always been a favorite of the coaches as he is always ready to step in where needed. When he does step in, Fox usually makes his presence known. When the Giants initially signed Fox back in 2022, he drew praise from another Tar Heel legend who played a little linebacker here with the Giants: Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor. "I know he's hardcore, and not being drafted will make him work harder. He is a solid player from what I've seen," Taylor said at the time. Fox has not disappointed since. He's been stuck in a numbers game, but that won't deter him. The Giants know they will be getting an A-level effort when they need one from him.
USA Today
28-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
ASU coach: New York Giants' Cam Skattebo is 'all-ball,' has 'elite' football IQ
Even before getting drafted by the New York Giants, there was hype surrounding running back Cam Skattebo. The Giants took Skattebo in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL draft in hopes that he can complement the running style of Tyrone Tracy. Skattebo, who played at Arizona State University, recently received heavy praise from his former running backs coach, Shaun Aguano. "Great personality," Aguano told the Giants Huddle Podcast. "Intense guy that played the underdog mentality the whole time. What people don't understand, and you don't find this too much, is he loves football. He's an all-ball guy. That kind of persuaded me to jump on him real quick and persuade him to get to Arizona State. His football intelligence is probably one of the most elite things about him, as well as his athletic ability. But he understands the game of football and loves the game of football." Aguano was involved in recruiting Skattebo to play for Arizona State after playing the first two seasons of his college career at Sacramento State. After going in the fourth round of the draft, you can bet Skattebo is going to play with a chip on his shoulder in his rookie year and beyond. With the emergence of Tracy last season, Skattebo and his counterpart could be a great running back duo for years to come for the Giants. With Skattebo's aggressive running style and high football IQ, he fits the mold of the type of player head coach Brian Daboll looks for: "Smart, tough and dependable." The praise Skattebo received from his former running back coach only adds to the hype around the Giants' rookie running back.
