New York Giants rookie running back Saquon Barkley said before Friday’s training camp practice that he’s “living the dream,” as he headed into Day 2 of practices. And while he hasn’t “had to do anything like grab people’s pads,” he’s still very much in rookie mode.
But Barkley is ready for the challenges that the NFL presents for a first-year player, especially one facing high expectations after being selected with the second-overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. He’s prepared, for one.
He’s spent his offseason “watching a lot of film.