Could New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley win the MVP award, something which more often than not ends up in the hands of a quarterback at the end of each season? It may be more likely than you think. Running backs tend not to win the award but it’s hard to make an argument for other players being as crucial to their team’s success as Barkley is for the Giants, at least if trends from last season continue.
Barkley finished second in the league last year in rushing yards as a rookie, and with more experience for his second season, is expected to improve at least somewhat – an increase in rushing yards wouldn’t be out of the question if the Giants use Barkley properly rather than trying to force success in the passing game at the expense of ignoring the player that’s very likely the best one on their roster.