John Mara, co-owner of the New York Giants, expressed frustration over the team's decade-long struggle to build a solid offensive line. He believes the team is now making progress in that area. Mara also shared his disappointment over Saquon Barkley's departure to the Eagles but praised Barkley's character and class. He mentioned exchanging texts with Barkley and Xavier McKinney upon their decisions to sign with other teams.
John Mara said he felt “sick” seeing Saquon Barkley leave the Giants. He has a message for those ripping Barkley for signing with the Eagles: “People that are criticizing him for doing that to me are way off base.” https://t.co/quyhm61ute
Giants owner John Mara told Saquon Barkley his decision to choose Eagles made him 'sick' https://t.co/t788BA3RJV
John Mara on last years offensive line: "It's ridiculous, and it's a continuing source of frustration for me. It's time to get it fixed. We've invested in a couple of number one draft picks (Andrew Thomas and Neal). We have a number two pick and now we've spent money in FA.
Owner John Mara: ‘It’s ridiculous’ Giants haven’t fixed their offensive line after all these years @PLeonardNYDN writes from Orlando “It’s a continuing source of frustration for me ... Now we spent some money ... I expect us to be a hell of a lot better.” https://t.co/vNv3LPrwW0
John Mara told Saquon Barkley he was ‘sick’ over his Giants exit https://t.co/Bt2pogt5Va https://t.co/FUnvdoKA6d
#NYGiants owner John Mara says he exchanged texts with Saquon Barkley when he agreed to sign with Eagles, called Barkley a class act. Also, Mara made sure to bring up Xavier McKinney, said he texted him as well when he agreed to terms with Packers and McKinney called Mara right…
#NYGiants owner John Mara on Saquon Barkley: "It was kind of an ongoing discussion through the year that it could come to this. They knew my feelings that I was hoping it didn't come to this, but again, at the end of the day I know sometimes every once in a while I read that,…
John Mara mentioned the "meddling" narrative, and says the only time he reached out to Saquon Barkley was on the day he decided to sign with the Eagles. Mara said they exchanged texts, was complimentary of Barkley. Says it will pain him to see Saquon in the division, but that's…
Mara on the Giants' inability to build an offensive line for the past decade: "You're right, it's ridiculous." https://t.co/G04Dyf7RP9
"You're right, it is ridiculous.'' That was John Mara's take on the failures of the Giants to fix the offensive line for more than a decade. The co-owner believes the team is headed in the right direction with the OL.