The New York Giants made a controversial decision when they drafted Saquon Barkley number two overall. They basically decided they were building their offense around a running back in today’s passing centered NFL, and committed to likely handing out a huge contract to a running back down the line.
Barkley’s next contract has been a distant problem for the organization for a while, but going into the 2021 season, we’re getting closer to the time when the Giants will need to figure it out.
While the front office did make the expected move and pick up his fifth year option, there’s plenty of speculation so far about the deal Barkley will eventually get after that option runs out.