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Who benefits most from Saquon Barkley's absence? Giants' Wayne Gallman emerging from shadow

ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- One year ago, Wayne Gallman was the rookie running back added even though the Giants already had a youngster (Paul Perkins) at his position.

Now, the shoe is on the other foot for Gallman, who must figure out how to get his piece of the pie with rookie Saquon Barkley expected to commandeer close to 350 touches.

"That's my guy," Gallman said of Barkley, shutting down any thought of jealousy or bad blood. "You don't get drafted No. 2 for no reason. That's my boy, and we are going to work together.