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Giants position review, running back: After big year, will Giants pay Saquon Barkley?

The New York Giants find themselves at an interesting crossroads when it comes the running back position. Do they pay superstar running back Saquon Barkley a big money second contract. If so, how much and how long? Do they pass on the risky second running back contract and try to get running back production another way?

Let’s discuss that as we continue with our position-by-position breakdowns of the 2022 Giants.

2022 in review

The roster

Starter: Saquon Barkley
Backups: Matt Breida, Gary Brightwell
Practice squad: Jashaun Corbin

Giants 2022 position reviews

After three straight seasons in which he was impacted by injuries, and the rehab from injuries, Saquon Barkley entered 2022 with questions swirling about whether or not he was still a great player.