Agent’s Take: Does Cam Skattebo need better advice after recent Giants antics?

Cam Skattebo is attracting attention for the wrong reasons lately. The New York Giants running back reportedly ruffled some feathers at an Aug. 26 practice. Skattebo's late slide after catching a pass ignited a fight with defensive backs Jevon Holland and Greg Newsome, according to multiple New York reports. Holland and Newsome took exception because Skattebo came close to taking out their legs, even though the defense wasn't allowed to make hard contact with offensive players.

Coach John Harbaugh criticized Skattebo after the practice.

"Did you see that? Yeah, it's infectious," Harbaugh said. "It can be infectious the other way, an infectious disease type thing. We want it to be in a positive way."

Several days earlier, Skattebo ran over linebacker Zaire Barnes when defensive players weren't allowed to make hits.

Previously, Skattebo's failed attempt at his signature backflip, in which he landed awkwardly on his surgically repaired right ankle at Fanatics Fest in July, reportedly prompted Harbaugh and general manager Joe Schoen to speak with him about his actions. Another backflip performed in late May after hitting a home run at teammate Brian Burns' celebrity softball game was successful.

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