New York Giants' John Harbaugh wants NFL clarity on Cam Skattebo penalty
New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh made clear on Monday that he did not agree with the unnecessary roughness penalty assessed to running back Cam Skattebo in the first quarter of Sunday's 27-21 overtime win over the Houston Texans. Skattebo was flagged for lowering his helmet and initiating contact with the crown while running through safety M.J. Stewart. The personal foul wiped out a seven-yard gain with the Giants leading 7-3 and created a first-and-20. Harbaugh was shown on the broadcast confronting officials immediately after the play. Harbaugh said he is confident Skattebo was not attempting to use his helmet as a weapon or battering ram. He described the running back as leading with his shoulder while keeping his head in a strong position, with his pads low by design. "He runs low to the ground. That's a good thing, that's football. That's the way you're supposed to run.…
