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John Harbaugh on RB timeshare
Giants' running backs must earn their role through performance, not rotation.
In brief
Giants' running backs must earn their role through performance, not rotation. Giants' running backs need to earn their starting role through performance, not rotation. Originally reported by NBC Sports.
Running backs rotation
Giants running backs ran 14 times for 34 yards in last Sunday's loss to the Saints.
“hard to get into a rhythm”
Player comments
One back said it is hard to get into a rhythm while constantly going in and out of the game.
Coach response
Harbaugh said the opportunity to develop rhythm must be earned and no one has done that yet.
“i would love for us to be in that kind of a circumstance”
Player advice
Harbaugh advised players to make the most of opportunities to earn more opportunities.
“do something”
Historical context
Harbaugh previously criticized the Ravens for pulling Henry in favor of Keaton Mitchell.
Current situation
Giants made the choice to move on from Barkley before Harbaugh joined the organization.
The essence
Giants' running backs need to earn their starting role through performance, not rotation.
