Saquon Barkley has heard and seen among the criticism over his choice to depart the New York Giants in favor of the Philadelphia Eagles, however that hasn’t modified how he views Large Blue followers.
As Barkley prepares to guide the Eagles into Tremendous Bowl LIX, he can’t assist however replicate on his time in East Rutherford and all that the followers meant to him.
“My message to Giants followers can be there’s nothing however love,” Barkley stated earlier this week, through The Athletic. “I’d be naive to assume they weren’t supportive of me over the past six years.
“Clearly, a couple of of them had been disenchanted with my choice however the best way I have a look at it, all of the issues that occurred over there and the love I’ve for them is the rationale I’m able to have the success I’m having now. Simply grateful for all these individuals over there.”
Barkley spent the primary six seasons of his skilled profession with the Giants however was unable to come back to an settlement on a long-term contract. He negotiated for 2 years with normal supervisor Joe Schoen however in the long run, the Giants GM let him stroll over roughly $2 million.
Touchdown in Philly has served Barkley nicely however was a nightmare realized for Giants co-owner John Mara. Nonetheless, he stays on good phrases with workforce possession and plenty of of his former teammates, most of whom are rooting for him to select up a Tremendous Bowl title this coming Sunday.
Giants followers are a bit extra break up on that.
