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Barry Sanders says ‘mature’ Saquon Barkley swallowed pride, didn't hold out

New York Daily News

Allen Park, Mich. – Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders drew a crowd of Giants players and coaches after this week's joint practice with the Detroit Lions.

Sterling Shepard gave him a hug. Xavier McKinney and Adoree Jackson said hello.

Defensive line coach Bryan Cox, the three-time Pro Bowl linebacker, marveled at his former foe: “You look like you still can!”

But Saquon Barkley didn’t just say hi. Barkley stuck around.

And there, Barkley leaned against a blue fence and talked quietly with his idol and mentor about his life, his game, his career and his position.