Bill Belichick rips the Giants apart for letting Saquon Barkley go away for petty money
Bill Belichick gave an earful to the Giants for forcing out their best offensive player, Saquon Barkley following the humiliating 28-3 loss.
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This offseason, the New York Giants shocked the entire NFL by letting go of their best player Saquon Barkley to a divisional rival, the Philadelphia Eagles. The criticism continues to this day, especially when they are sitting at the bottom with a 2-5 record and their rivals are 4-2.
With both teams facing each other in week 7, the Giants received a slight slap on the face for the infamous departure of Barkley after they fell apart at 28-3 against the Eagles. It was also the game where the star running back returned to the MetLife stadium and posted the highest rushing yards record. Rushing 17 times, Barkley recorded 176 yards and a score.
On the subject of the Giants’ humiliating 28-3 loss at the hands of the Eagles, former head coach-turned-analyst Bill Belichick gave an earful to the former for forcing out their best offensive player, who was known for the explosive plays and could have balanced the offense well. Recalling the clip by Hard Knock where owner John Mara appeared to be regretting losing Barkley, Belichick blamed General Manager Joe Schoen for it.
I don’t think [head coach Brian] Daboll wanted to get rid of Saquon, and I certainly don’t think John Mara wanted to get rid of Saquon. This seemed like a kind of general manager thing of ‘Oh, we don’t think anyone is going to pay him. Saquon was their best player. For a couple million dollars more they could have kept him, I guess. Instead, they got a guard or somebody, I don’t know.
Bill Belichick asserted on the Pat McAfee Show
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"Saquon was their best player. For a couple of million dollars more, they could've kept him. Instead, they got a guard or somebody, I don't know." ?pic.twitter.com/4kMDfchZs8
As Belichick said, it didn’t take Barkley time to join another team as Philly acquired him in a lucrative three-year contract worth $37.75 million, including a guaranteed $26 million.
Saquon Barkley affirms relationship with Giants following 28-3 game
Barkley dominated the entire field on Sunday against his former team, showing extra energy on his return to the MetLife Stadium. However, the two-time Pro Bowler met with heavy booing from New York fans, which he dismissed any speculations in the post-game press conference. He assured that he has no grudges against the Giants and has relations with them.
The atmosphere was amazing. I know I was getting booed, it was kind of hard not to hear that. Like I always said, thankful for the organization, they’re the team that drafted me. Still got nothing but love and respect for the guys over there. But I’m happy to be an Eagle.
Saquon Barkley said
Additionally, he also addressed the booing Giants’ quarterback Daniel Jones received for the humiliating 28-3 loss and his abysmal outing, arguing it wasn’t right because the game doesn’t always happen the way the team intended.
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