Saquon Barkley has heard and seen a few of the criticism over his choice to go away the New York Giants in favor of the Philadelphia Eagles, however that hasn’t modified how he views Huge Blue followers.
As Barkley prepares to guide the Eagles into Tremendous Bowl LIX, he can’t assist however mirror on his time in East Rutherford and all that the followers meant to him.
“My message to Giants followers could be there may be nothing however love,” Barkley mentioned earlier this week, through The Athletic. “I’d be naive to suppose they weren’t supportive of me during the last six years.
“Clearly, just a few of them had been disillusioned with my choice however the best way I take a look at it, all of the issues that occurred over there and the love I’ve for them is the explanation 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 common supervisor Joe Schoen however ultimately, 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. Nevertheless, he stays on good phrases with crew possession and lots of of his former teammates, most of whom are rooting for him to choose up a Tremendous Bowl title this coming Sunday.
Giants followers are a bit extra cut up on that.
