SANTA CLARA, Calif. – The mindset is brilliant in its simplicity.
Saquon Barkley can spend all the time he wants watching film to try and find keys to opposing defenses, as well as his team’s blocking schemes and tendencies. He can spend hours in the weight room maintaining his finely sculpted physique. And he can take every tip – no matter how seemingly insignificant – from his coaches.
But what it really comes down to for the Giants’ rookie running back has almost nothing to do with the intellectual and physical preparation for game day.
“Trusting myself,” is how Barkley puts it.