The Giants has interest in No. 2 pick but had such a strong conviction in Barkley. Never really considered trading. Gettleman talked to teams but "not a lot." DG: "[Browns] took Mayfield, we were taking Barkley. End of discussion."
Dave Gettleman: Giants thought Saquon Barkley was the "best player in the draft." He hadn't seen a player like this in 30 years.
No Giants running back in history has scored as many as 150 fantasy points in his rookie season. Saquon Barkley should get there and tack another 100-plus onto his 2018 tally.
Saquon Barkley brings upper-tier versatility and big play speed to the Giants offense. At 6-foot, 233 pounds with 4.40 speed, Barkley can handle high-volume touches in the run game and create matchups as a receiver out of the backfield.
The New York Giants added another weapon to their offense with the selection of Penn State running back Saquon Barkley with the No. 2 overall pick.
The Giants add Saquon Barkley to their stable of playmakers on offense alongside Odell Beckham and Evan Engram, where he should serve as the franchise back the team's lacked since Ahmad Bradshaw left town. It'll be interesting to see whether the Giants use Barkley on returns; usually, highly-drafted players who were devastating return men in college (like Reggie Bush) end up coming off return duties to help stay healthy in the pros. Now, will Dave Gettleman add offensive linemen to help block for his new star back?
The Giants take RB Saquon Barkley. No. 1 player on their board. Pass on Sam Darnold.
Baker Mayfield goes No. 1 to the Browns. Giants in a power position here with Sam Darnold on the board. Trade realistic here. Or take Darnold or Saquon Barkley. Or even Bradley Chubb.
The Giants sitting at No. 2 have options. A lot depends on where the Browns go at No. 1. Saquon Barkley, Bradley Chubb and Sam Darnold the most likely options.
Tony Reali and the national panel debate if the first round of the draft will be QB heavy, who the Browns, Broncos, Giants and Jets will select, recap the Pacers-Cavs game and much more.
Pat Shurmur says Odell Beckham Jr. was "lively, involved" at Thursday's practice -- good signs for coach, player and franchise.
RB Paul Perkins not participating in Giants minicamp because of a pectoral injury. It occurred before the offseason program and he had a procedure. The Giants are short on running backs right now. Hmmmmmm.
Saquon Barkley and Bradley Chubb are tempting, but the Giants have to take advantage of the opportunity to find a franchise quarterback at No. 2.
Penn State's Saquon Barkley is the top running back prospect in the 2018 NFL Draft and is expected by nearly everyone to be among the first to hear...
There's every reason to believe that Barkley will be an elite running back. But drafting a quarterback is the better bet for New York. Here's why.
If the Giants draft Saquon Barkley with the No. 2 overall pick, he'll need to be one of the league's very best running backs right away to justify his compensation. If drafted at that spot, Barkley would be the fourth-highest-paid running back in terms of average annual value (AAV), according to draft slot contract information from OverTheCap.com. By comparison, Bradley Chubb would be the 21st-highest-paid defensive end in terms of AAV, and a quarterback at that No. 2 spot would be the 25th-highest-paid QB assuming the Browns select a quarterback first overall.
Doug and Ben discuss the highly anticipated SCOTUS ruling and when it may come, give NBA playoffs updates and offer an intense NFL Draft preview position by position.
Wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. worked out with trainers Tuesday at the New York Giants' first day of minicamp.
Giants open minicamp today. Expectation is that Odell Beckham Jr. will be there although not practicing as he continues to rehab, per sources. Ereck Flowers ... less optimism.
The New York Giants have acquired punter Riley Dixon from the Denver Broncos for a conditional seventh-round draft choice in 2019.
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(2) | Saquon Barkley | RB | Penn State |
| 2(2) | |||
| 3(2) | |||
| 3(5) | |||
| 4(8) | |||
| 5(2) |
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 13 | 3 | 0 | .813 | 457 | 295 |
| Dallas | 9 | 7 | 0 | .563 | 354 | 332 |
| Washington | 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | 342 | 388 |
| New York | 3 | 13 | 0 | .188 | 246 | 388 |
