Saquon Barkley could become the NFL’s best running back in 2019. Oddly enough, though, it is not one of his goals as he heads into his second season with the Giants.
Year one taught him that such accolades – even being named the Offensive Rookie of the Year – don’t count for much.
“I think you could make an argument that I was one of the best running backs in the league last year and we went 5-11 to account for it,” he said on Thursday. “My mindset is whatever it takes to take this team to another level and compete for a championship, whether that is 2,000 yards, 2,500 yards, or 800 yards.