Arr! Saquon Barkley be as 'numb' as a peg-legged parrot to the potential Giants franchise tag! 'Tis me agents who shall navigate these treacherous waters!
2024-01-08
Arr, me hearties! Saquon Barkley be aware that he sails into a jolly offseason, one akin to the past, for those scurvy New York Giants may slap him with yet another franchise tag.
Saquon Barkley concluded his sixth season with the New York Giants on a high note, scoring two touchdowns in a victory against the Philadelphia Eagles. However, there is uncertainty surrounding his future with the team. The Giants opted to franchise tag Barkley after failing to agree on a long-term extension. Barkley acknowledged the business side of the NFL and accepted the situation, as several other running backs also faced contract challenges. As he enters the offseason, Barkley understands that the Giants can franchise tag him again if no extension is reached. Despite experiencing a similar situation last year, he remains unfazed and plans to let his agents handle negotiations. Barkley expressed that if the franchise tag is to be utilized, he hopes for a prompt decision rather than waiting until the last minute. The franchise tag deadline for all NFL teams is March 5. The Giants used this deadline last year to finalize a long-term deal with quarterback Daniel Jones. General Manager Joe Schoen mentioned that discussions with Barkley will take place in the coming weeks. Barkley reflected on his time with the Giants, acknowledging that if it is indeed his last game with the team, he cherishes the memories but understands that his football career is not over. In his sixth season, Barkley rushed for 962 yards, scoring six touchdowns on the ground, and caught 41 passes for 280 yards with four receiving touchdowns. If this is his final season with the Giants, his career statistics include 5,211 rushing yards, 35 rushing touchdowns, and 2,100 receiving yards on 288 receptions.