Saquon Barkley, the running back for the New York Giants, drew attention as the team opted for Devin Singletary. Evaluators note Barkley's lack of contact balance and ability to run through tackles. Barkley revealed Houston as his initial preference before signing with the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles compared Barkley to LeSean McCoy, with Barkley considering the Texans before joining the Eagles. Despite questions on his value, the Eagles defend their decision not to overspend on Barkley.
Why the Eagles don't think they overspent on Saquon Barkley https://t.co/IEBbYNx3iq
𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧: #Eagles RB Saquon Barkley says he talked with #Texans QB CJ Stroud and strongly considered signing with Houston before ultimately choosing the Eagles, he said on @newheightshow “Probably the team that had my first interest was Houston. I got to communicate with… https://t.co/8TxdxoDmk4
Saquon Barkley talked with C.J. Stroud, considered Texans before signing with Eagles https://t.co/miAPK2Kx8t
Saquon Barkley talked with C.J. Stroud, considered Texans before signing with Eagles. https://t.co/qlKXvplc8h
.@CutOnDime25 reacts to the Eagles comparing Saquon Barkley to him. #FlyEaglesFly https://t.co/P8aefwW1Ep
Saquon Barkley confirms Houston was his top choice entering free agency before ultimately shifting to the Eagles. Mentions being recruited by C.J. Stroud https://t.co/u5XM17hdh6
The Giants went cheaper at RB with Devin Singletary. One evaluator likes Saquon Barkley but sees a flaw in his game. “I like my backs to have more contact balance than he has. I like to see him run through tackles better than he does.” In #PostSportsPlus. https://t.co/hnNR8NRXzv