As the New York Giants prepare for training camp, most of the attention surrounding the backfield has centered on Cam Skattebo. The back has generated plenty of excitement with his physical running style and the identity he seems to fit under head coach John Harbaugh. But don’t sleep on New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy. During a recent episode of the Bleed Big Blue Podcast, Tim and I discussed why Tracy could quietly become one of the most important pieces of the Giants’ offense this season.
Tyrone Tracy Already Proved He Can Produce
Before Skattebo arrived, many expected Tracy to enter the season as the favorite to lead the Giants’ backfield. Whenever he had opportunities last year, he flashed the athleticism and explosiveness that made him such an intriguing prospect coming out of college. He showed he could create big plays, contribute in the passing game, and make defenders miss in space.
What makes Tracy especially valuable is his versatility. He isn’t limited to being an early-down runner, and that gives the coaching staff flexibility when designing the offense. Whether it’s lining up in the backfield, catching passes out of the backfield, or creating mismatches against linebackers, Tracy has the skill set to impact games in multiple ways.
Cam Skattebo Deserves the Hype
There’s no question why Giants fans are excited about Cam Skattebo. His downhill running style, toughness, and relentless effort fit exactly what John Harbaugh wants this football team to become. If he plays the way he did before the injury, he’s going to have an important role in this offense.
At the same time, it’s fair to acknowledge that Skattebo is coming off an injury and plays an incredibly physical brand of football. Running through defenders is part of what makes him special, but it’s also the kind of style that takes a toll over the course of a long NFL season. That doesn’t mean he won’t succeed. It simply means the Giants could benefit from having multiple running backs who can share the workload.
Devin Singletary Still Has a Role
Veteran Devin Singletary shouldn’t be forgotten either. He was willing to take a pay cut to remain with the Giants, which says a lot about both his commitment to the organization and the coaching staff’s confidence in him.
Singletary brings experience, reliability, and pass protection to the offense. While he may not receive the same number of carries as he has in previous seasons, his presence gives the Giants another dependable option in what could become one of the deepest running back rooms they’ve had in years.
The Giants Could Have a Three-Man Rotation
Rather than featuring one workhorse running back, the Giants may lean on a committee approach. Tracy, Skattebo, and Singletary each bring something different to the offense, and that’s a luxury many teams don’t have.
Skattebo can provide the physical, tone-setting runs. Singletary offers veteran consistency. Tracy, meanwhile, may be the player capable of doing a little bit of everything. His versatility could allow him to stay on the field in a variety of situations, making him an important part of the offensive game plan each week.
My Take
It’s easy to understand why so much of the conversation has revolved around Cam Skattebo, but I think Giants fans should be careful not to overlook Tyrone Tracy.
If Tracy continues to build on what he showed last season, he has every opportunity to earn a significant role in this offense. He may not dominate headlines entering training camp, but he has the talent to become one of the Giants’ most productive offensive players over the course of the season.
The Giants’ running back competition should be one of the most interesting storylines to watch this summer. While Skattebo and Singletary will certainly have roles, don’t be surprised if Tyrone Tracy ends up reminding everyone just how valuable he can be in New York’s offense.
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