After listening to the information that his former New York Giants teammate, Daniel Jones, was launched by the staff on Friday, Philadelphia Eagles star working again Saquon Barkley commented publicly on the transfer.
“I’m not going to talk an excessive amount of on that. I’ve been involved with him. Our friendship has stayed shut all through the entire means of me being right here,” Barkley mentioned.
“It sucks to see how every thing went down on the market. However I’ve nothing however nice issues to say about him. I feel you’re not gonna actually discover anyone that may actually say any unfavourable issues about him, but it surely’s the NFL. Hopefully, wherever he finally ends up subsequent, they’re going to get a man who is available in and works.
“It didn’t work for me over there. I’m doing nicely over right here. Hopefully, he can discover the identical type of recent begin and success.”
Barkley was the Giants’ first-round choose in 2018 (No. 2 general) and Jones was chosen No. 6 general by the Giants the following season. They have been each drafted by former basic supervisor Dave Gettleman.
The 2 had a detailed relationship that lasted six seasons and three head coaches (Pat Shurmur, Joe Choose, and Brian Daboll). They stood by each other by way of the highs and the lows (of which there have been many) and supported each other throughout their a number of accidents.
Barkley left by way of free company in March, signing a three-year take care of the Eagles. Jones was inked the earlier offseason to a four-year, $160 million deal by the Giants.
The Giants as soon as thought that Barkley and Jones can be a part of a younger core that may take them to nice heights.
At present, Barkley has the Eagles at 8-2 and is a viable candidate for the NFL MVP award. Jones, alternatively, is heading residence to ponder his subsequent profession transfer.
