EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley was asked about his team's strong defensive performance after Sunday's 13-7 win against the Philadelphia Eagles. He mentioned the names of young cornerbacks Darnay Holmes and Aaron Robinson, and their contributions to the short-handed secondary.
Then he threw in a comment about safety Xavier McKinney that forced a double-take because he attached an unexpected superlative to his name.
"[McKinney is] a superstar who is only going to get better throughout this league," Barkley said mid-sentence.