Cam Skattebo After Giants Pass on Jonathan Taylor: 'They Know What I Can Do'
With the trade deadline passed and Taylor still in Indianapolis, the Giants' lead back said he has nothing left to prove ahead of his expected return Thursday
The Giants never landed Jonathan Taylor, and Cam Skattebo isn't losing any sleep over it. Speaking in the locker room after Tuesday's trade deadline passed, the second-year running back said he has already shown New York what he brings, CBS Sports' Jordan Dajani wrote.
"I've been that guy. Obviously, we had that one-week hiccup where I got in trouble. That was it. I came back that next week and handled business. They know what I'm capable of. They know what I can do."
Skattebo added: "When I come out, and I'm ready to play football, I can be one of the most dangerous backs in the league. Simple as that."
New York had been the team most closely tied to Taylor for weeks. The Giants pulled an offer reported as a second- and a fifth-round pick over the weekend, and the Colts ultimately kept Taylor through the deadline after no one met their price. John Harbaugh explained the restraint Tuesday: "Sometimes, the best deal is the deal that you don't make."
The "hiccup" Skattebo referenced was Week 6, when he got zero touches after a costly overtime fumble in the Giants' tie with Washington. He answered the next week with a career-high 124 rushing yards and a touchdown against Houston, including a 42-yard run in overtime that set up the win, but he hurt his hamstring on that play. He missed Sunday's 19-11 win in Philadelphia, and he has 418 rushing yards and two touchdowns in seven games.
He's expected back for Thursday night's game against the 2-5-1 Commanders at MetLife Stadium, kickoff 5:15 PM PT. The 5-2-1 Giants lead the NFC East, and with no outside help coming, the backfield is Skattebo's to carry.