The Giants let star operating again Saquon Barkley signal with the Philadelphia Eagles in free company. Nonetheless, New York normal supervisor Joe Schoen appears assured about his substitute.
Throughout a latest “Exhausting Knocks Podcast” episode with NFL Media’s Peter Schrager, Schoen raved about RB Devin Singletary, who signed a three-year, $16.5M take care of the Giants.
“He was a man we had on our radar the final 4 years,” the GM stated of Singletary. “He is been the main rusher on no matter workforce he is been on. The final 4 years, these groups have received a playoff recreation. So he is ok to win with. He is wholesome, he is sturdy, and he is ok to win playoff video games.”
Singletary has produced strong numbers via his first 5 seasons with the Buffalo Payments and Houston Texans, speeding for 4,049 yards and 20 touchdowns on 888 carries. In fact, he is not the identical caliber as Barkley, a two-time Professional Bowler.
Maybe Schoen is saying this to appease Giants co-owner John Mara. Through the third episode of HBO’s “Exhausting Knocks,” Mara made it clear he did not need to lose Barkley to an NFC East foe.
“I am going to have a tricky time sleeping if Saquon goes to Philadelphia, I am going to let you know that,” Mara stated through Professional Soccer Speak’s Michael David Smith. “As I’ve informed you, I have been round sufficient gamers, however he is the preferred participant now we have by far.”
Per the New York Every day Information’ Pat Leonard, the present additionally revealed that Barkley’s agent permitted Schoen to match or surpass Philadelphia’s provide (three years, $37.75M), however he declined.
In 2023, the Giants signed quarterback Daniel Jones to a four-year, $160M deal. A mega contract for Barkley would deplete extra cap house.
Nonetheless, letting Barkley depart could bitter Schoen’s relationship with Mara, particularly if New York misses the playoffs once more subsequent season. Including Singletary did not enhance the Giants’ postseason odds. ESPN Soccer Energy Index offers them a 12.8 % probability to make the playoffs.
