INDIANAPOLIS – New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen was made available to the media Tuesday morning at the NFL combine. The first question Schoen received was about his now infamous decision to let running back Saquon Barkley test the market in free agency.
“I’m happy for Saquon. Obviously, went on to win the Super Bowl,” Schoen said. “Wishing nothing but the best. Always gonna evaluate all the decisions you make. And we were at a different place in our build. I love Saquon, and wishing (him) nothing but the best.”
The Philadelphia Eagles went on to sign Barkley during the 2024 free-agency period and proceeded to have a career year. The running back won NFL Offensive Player of the Year, broke the league record for most single-season rushing yards combined in the regular season and postseason and helped the Eagles win their second ever Super Bowl title.
What exacerbated Schoen’s choice is the Giants re-signed quarterback Daniel Jones to a four-year, $160 million extension the year before he flamed out in New York. Jones was released during the 2024 regular season as Barkley was simultaneously thriving in the City of Brotherly Love.
The Giants ranked 30th in total offense and 31st in points per game during a terrible 3-14 campaign.
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