Saquon Barkley to the Eagles

[eaglesnut]

I honestly don't like this signing. Too much money for a running back that has had serious injuries and appears to have lost a step.

But...wouldn't it be hilarious if Saquon Barkley goes to Philly and looks like the running back phenom he was at Penn State now that he is behind an elite offensive line instead of a bum offensive line? It could really happen IMO, if he stays healthy.

You aren't playing through injuries for the Giants in a league that won't pay you.

The Eagles flipped all that on its head.

 

[jerseyhawksfan79]

Howie is always ahead of the curve.

I wouldn't go that far.

 

[MilkSpiller22]

This is a playoff move. Not a regular season move. Personally I think it’s a great one. The only question is how you going to keep him healthy for the playoffs.

 

[MilkSpiller22]

You aren't playing through injuries for the Giants in a league that won't pay you.

The Eagles flipped all that on its head.

Not last years giants. But the season before. He would have played banged up!!!

 

[Niner Outlaw]

You aren't playing through injuries for the Giants in a league that won't pay you.

Damn right! This way, he can not play through injuries for a team that will pay him.

 

[Dr. Strangelove]

Time will tell on this one. A lot will depend on how they utilize him. The Giants had zero options but to run him into the ground, Let's see if Moore can use him enough to be effective but still keep him healthy by year's end. Not sure if this is actually what the Eagles needed though.

 

[fightinfunbags]

Time will tell on this one. A lot will depend on how they utilize him. The Giants had zero options but to run him into the ground, Let's see if Moore can use him enough to be effective but still keep him healthy by year's end. Not sure if this is actually what the Eagles needed though.

Yep. This is a divergence from the way the Eagles prioritize. If they were going to do that kind of divergence I was hoping it would be on defense at LB and S not on offense at RB.

 

[Dr. Strangelove]

Yep. This is a divergence from the way the Eagles prioritize. If they were going to do that kind of divergence I was hoping it would be on defense at LB and S not on offense at RB.

Yeah, that was my thought as well. The defense should be their priority, imo. As you say, especially LB and the back end. The offense is already pretty sound.

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

If Barkley stays healthy all year, which is not a guarantee, but if he does, he could very well be the most productive free agent RB this coming season. Then again, he better be with that oversized contract.

 

[Breed]

I honestly don't like this signing. Too much money for a running back that has had serious injuries and appears to have lost a step.

But...wouldn't it be hilarious if Saquon Barkley goes to Philly and looks like the running back phenom he was at Penn State now that he is behind an elite offensive line instead of a bum offensive line? It could really happen IMO, if he stays healthy.

i wouldn't say hilarious, but as you say.. If he can stay healthy. This might turn out to be one of the better FA signings of the year.

 

[Breed]

The moment when I realized this might happen: Tiki Barber thought it was a terrible idea for Saquon.

Tiki still trying to make up for bad mouthing Eli. Only to watch E;li lead the Giants to a title a year after Tiki retired.

 

[MilkSpiller22]

If Barkley stays healthy all year, which is not a guarantee, but if he does, he could very well be the most productive free agent RB this coming season. Then again, he better be with that oversized contract.

All year doesn’t matter. Eagles are good enough and the nfc east is bad enough that they should be a playoff team. And playoffs good offenses focus more on running than they do in the regular season.

Saquon in the playoffs when the team doesn’t care about keeping him healthy is actually very scary for any opposing team.

 

[Iggloo]

He’ll share carries with Gainwell at a minimum. I’m sure they will manage his workload.

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

All year doesn’t matter. Eagles are good enough and the nfc east is bad enough that they should be a playoff team. And playoffs good offenses focus more on running than they do in the regular season.

Saquon in the playoffs when the team doesn’t care about keeping him healthy is actually very scary for any opposing team.

I agree, what really matters health-wise is how he's doing come playoff time. The Eagles can afford for him to miss a game here or there during the regular season. But this also backs my previous statement that he'll need to be there when it matters most because that was one expensive contract.

 

[DJ]

Not last years giants. But the season before. He would have played banged up!!!

How are you a Jets AND Giants fan?

 

[Manster7588]

You aren't playing through injuries for the Giants in a league that won't pay you.

The Eagles flipped all that on its head.

I don't like Barkley in Philly, but your post was a bit stupid.

 

[Iggloo]

Tiki still trying to make up for bad mouthing Eli. Only to watch E;li lead the Giants to a title a year after Tiki retired.

 

[Battlelyon]

Yep. This is a divergence from the way the Eagles prioritize. If they were going to do that kind of divergence I was hoping it would be on defense at LB and S not on offense at RB.

Yeah, invest in the most replaceable position. Rams learned the hard way with the Gurley contract

Actually the Gurley contract started the devaluing on the position

 

[fightinfunbags]

Yeah, invest in the most replaceable position. Rams learned the hard way with the Gurley contract

Actually the Gurley contract started the devaluing on the position

Gurley is a great example of what happens at that position. You’re top 3 and arguably top RB overall in the league and then all of a sudden you’re not.

 

[Battlelyon]

Gurley is 29 and has been out of the league for 4 years, seems longer