Saquon Barkley is currently the betting favorite to win NFL Comeback Player of the Year. He is, of course, having a fabulous year and will deserve whatever accolades come his way. For my money, though, a different member of the New York Giants is the one who should be talked about for the ‘Comeback’ award.
For me, if the Giants add offensive lineman Nick Gates to their 53-man roster this week, he becomes the Comeback Player of the Year. Period. It has been less than 14 months since Gates suffered that horrid left leg fracture in Week 2 last season against Washington.