Sam Darnold-Saquon Barkley debate meets unlikely end

Anyone else notice all the chatter about the Giants making a mistake by taking Saquon Barkley with the second pick in the 2018 NFL Draft has vanished amid the recent struggles of Sam Darnold?

It also has something to do with the way Barkley has performed during his 1 ½ seasons as a pro, which includes winning the Offensive Rookie of the Year award last year. Even though the Giants are a losing team, Barkley is worth the price of admission and the running back’s leadership in the locker room is a franchise’s dream.

That said, the debate should no longer exist because: 1) The Giants got their potential franchise quarterback in Daniel Jones during last year’s draft; and 2) Darnold has regressed…