An exploration of the speculation surrounding Saquon Barkley's potential success had he remained with the New York Giants. The text analyzes Barkley's performance with the Giants and compares it to his current success with the Philadelphia Eagles.
The notion that Saquon Barkley would have achieved greater success had he remained with the New York Giants has been a frequent topic of discussion in recent weeks, particularly as Barkley and the Philadelphia Eagles progressed deeper into the playoffs. This speculation has become so prevalent that it almost suggests the Giants were passive observers in Barkley's journey.
However, as Barkley consistently racked up yards and, at times, single-handedly propelled the Eagles with his powerful running style, it became increasingly clear that the Giants had made a questionable decision. Selecting Barkley with the second overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft deviated significantly from conventional wisdom. Most draft analysts and position-value charts advised against drafting a running back in the top five. Running backs are typically available later in the draft, even in the later rounds. Although Barkley demonstrated flashes of brilliance during his six seasons with the Giants, he was plagued by recurring ankle and knee injuries, including a torn ACL in 2020 that limited him to just two games. By the end of his tenure with the Giants, he failed to surpass the 1,000-yard rushing mark (962 yards in 14 games), averaged a meager 3.9 yards per carry, and managed only a single 100-yard game throughout the entire 2023 season. He did not appear to be the vibrant 27-year-old athlete many had anticipated.When Dave Gettleman, then the Giants' general manager, drafted Saquon Barkley in 2018, he believed Barkley possessed the talent to become a generational running back. Despite Barkley's performance in Super Bowl LIX, where he rushed for a modest 57 yards, it was enough for him to secure the record for the most rushing yards in a single season, including playoffs. This Super Bowl appearance serves as a stark contrast to the Giants' quarterback situation during Barkley's tenure. Kurt Warner began the 2004 season as the Giants' starting quarterback but was benched after nine games in favor of Eli Manning, a decision that led to some public discontent from Warner. Warner eventually found a new opportunity with the Arizona Cardinals.
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