Several months ago, the New York Giants attempted to secure Saquon Barkley with a multiyear contract averaging approximately $13 million per season.
However, since then, general manager Joe Schoen has entirely withdrawn the offer, suggesting that the best Barkley can expect is the $10.1 million franchise tag.
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The New York Giants won’t overspend at running back:
Despite Barkley being the Giants’ offensive linchpin in recent seasons, the team is leaning towards a more pass-centric strategy, which inherently devalues the running back role.