ESPN.com · Dec 20, 2018
Eric Dickerson: Saquon Barkley is a different breed
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Hall of Fame running back Eric Dickerson knows a little something about rookie running back success. He holds the single-season rookie record for rushing yards and total yards from scrimmage.
So when Dickerson sees something special in New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley, it appears to be a case of real recognizing real.
Saquon Barkley has been able to avoid hitting a rookie wall this season, and he'll need to finish strong if he's going to reach the rookie record for yards from scrimmage.Dickerson said it didn’t take him long to realize Barkley was going to be a “great player.” Only a few plays actually. The way he moved said it all.
