EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The hard negotiations with Saquon Barkley have not left hard feelings -- at least on the New York Giants' end.
Barkley and the Giants were unable to reach a long-term deal before last week's deadline for franchise players, but the sides agreed to an adjusted franchise tender Tuesday that allowed the Pro Bowl running back to report on time to camp.
"We talked for over 9½ months, and we came to a landing spot and they came to a landing spot," Giants general manager Joe Schoen said Wednesday. "We couldn't bridge the gap [on a long-term deal].