Coach Brian Daboll of the New York Giants speaks out over Saquon Barkley’s contentious trade.
Speaking out against Saquon Barkley’s choice to leave the team and go with the Philadelphia Eagles, head coach Brian Daboll of the New York Giants infuriated a lot of Giants supporters.
Following his contentious trade to the Philadelphia Eagles, head coach of the New York Giants Brian Daboll had nothing but kind things to say about Saquon Barkley.
Barkley got a three-year contract with the Eagles, allegedly earning £30 million, after leaving the Giants. After months of talks, Barkley was now playing twice a year against his former team, and the Giants were unwilling to give him a new contract.
Some Giants supporters were incensed with Barkley after he decided to sign a lifetime contract with the Eagles, despite Barkley’s declarations that he wanted to stay with the franchise. Coach Daboll, though, has not returned the sentiment.
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“This is what it’s like every year in the NFL,” Daboll said to reporters during his first interview since Barkley’s departure from the organization. It’s bad that people don’t stick together for the duration; things aren’t the same as they were 30, 40, or more years ago. You meet wonderful people, whether they are coaches, players, or staff members.”
“I have the utmost respect for Saquon and any player who moved on to play elsewhere. When you go through the ups and downs of an NFL season, you’re in a unique group. Best wishes are extended, with the exception of when he plays the Giants.”
Brian Daboll, head coach of the New York Giants, had good things to say about Saquon Barkley. (Photo: Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images))
Following Barkley’s departure from the Giants, fans and former players had strong opinions. One former Giants great, Tiki Barber, informed Barkley, “You’re dead to me.”
On social media, Barkley retaliated against Barber by writing, “@TikiBarber lol yup you’re the prime example of loyalty to a team,” but he later deleted the message. This concerned Barber’s 2006 departure from the Giants to work as a TV analyst.
Barkley will now play alongside Jalen Hurts as the primary running back for one of the best rushing units. After retiring, Jason Kelce was a vital member of the Eagles’ offensive line. However, Cam Jurgens appears prepared to take over after offering reliable depth over the previous two seasons.
Barkley, who is 27 years old, has returned to his finest form recently despite dealing with injuries during the Giants’
