There are some who exist out there who will undoubtedly say, “who cares?”, when posed with this NFL salary cap conundrum. It’s a complex issue that folks keep wanting to solve over Twitter. Let’s emphasize that right now, there is no correct answer. There are many valid arguments for and against the New York Giants drafting Barkley at No. 2.
Remove Barkley from the equation for a moment. Drafting any running back at No. 2 has inherent risks, including potential length of career. As much as folks want to anoint Barkley as Superman, he isn’t. And the wear and tear on running backs’ careers remains a concern – no matter who the player is.