# John Harbaugh on RB timeshare

> Giants' running backs must earn their role through performance, not rotation.
- Title: John Harbaugh on RB timeshare · NBC Sports | Shortify
- Summary: Giants' running backs must earn their role through performance, not rotation. Giants' running backs need to earn their starting role through performance, not…
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- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/john-harbaugh-on-rb-timeshare-someone-has-to-do-something-to-earn-job
- Published: 2026-10-20T12:38:43.166+00:00
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- Topics: john harbaugh, giants, running backs, rb timeshare, nfl, pro football talk, 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.
## Key takeaway

Giants' running backs need to earn their starting role through performance, not rotation.