TRENDING: Philadelphia Eagles GM Gives High Praise to Saquon Barkley After Signing in 2024 Free Agency
The Philadelphia Eagles made a power move this off-season by offering the fifth biggest running back contract in the NFL to Saquon Barkley after losing most of their running back room. Since being drafted second overall to the New York Giants in 2018, Barkley has been known by his peers as one of the best running backs in the NFL when on the field.
However, staying on the field is a priority that Barkley has struggled to find early in his career. Running behind a below-average Giants offensive front was partially the reason for his high production, which resulted in injury. Barkley will now have one of the best offensive lines in football breaking holes for him and will likely have an efficient first season in Philadelphia if he can stay in the lineup.
When asked about the signing of Barkley by Adam Schein on Mad Dog Sports Radio, Eagles General Manager Howie Roseman believes that playing in a better situation will maximize his talent and he could be a real difference-maker right away.
“This is a difference making player and we think a difference making person.” Roseman said. “Maybe we have a good situation here with us in Philly to kind of maximize him. I don’t think there’s anyone when he came out of the draft that didn’t think he wasn’t a Hall of Fame caliber talent and person. He’s still young and we’re really excited to have him.”
