What happens now with Saquon Barkley

[uconnjack8]

I know, it's another Barkley thread, at least it's not another Jones thread. 

[Ed Vette]

How about this?
https://www.si.com/nfl/giants/big-blue-plus/lesean-mccoy-offers-shady-suggestion-to-saquon

[Stringer Bell]

I selected "sits out more than 2 games but eventually joins team".

Before his latest interview, I would have voted for "reports at the end of camp". But hearing how illogical and emotional his thinking is, I'm not expecting him to make the sensible decision.

I see him sitting out to the very last minute - until the Week 10 deadline - then signing the tag so he gets "credit" for this year.

This allows him to stick it to the Giants, keep himself fresh and healthy, and then gives him a 7-week window where - if he goes off - he sets himself up better for 2024. It's a lot easier to look good over 7 games than it is for a full season.

[uconnjack8]

How about this?
https://www.si.com/nfl/giants/big-blue-plus/lesean-mccoy-offers-shady-suggestion-to-saquon

Certainly not a way to get a better offer in FA at the end of 2023

[AZGiantFan]

How about this?
https://www.si.com/nfl/giants/big-blue-plus/lesean-mccoy-offers-shady-suggestion-to-saquon

Looks like McCoy was aptly nicknamed.  His teammates would see through such a maneuver, in all likelihood.  I don't think Saquon is that guy.

[Jclayton92]

One thing I can guarantee is that Gary Brightwell will be replaced by a camp cut or someone in the event saquan sits.

[Stringer Bell]

One thing I can guarantee is that Gary Brightwell will be replaced by a camp cut or someone in the event saquan sits.

I find it amusing - and a little confusing - how much disdain you have for our #4 RB.

[files58]

Ego wins out again over reality thought process. He sits out preseason, comes back week 1, propensity for injury shows up week 3, rips(not pulls) a hamstring, misses rest of season. Next off season signs with one of the other 31 for the vet minimum.

[Jclayton92]

I find it amusing - and a little confusing - how much disdain you have for our #4 RB.

Man you must have missed it but mid-season this past season Blues Clues or whatever his name is made 8 threads saying the Giants were failing as an organization  because we had the next Barry Sanders on the team in Brightwell but he'd never been given a chance.

I genuinely prefer Corbin over Brightwell as the one thing Brightwell was supposed to be good at is specials and he was horrible on kick return. So if he's horrible at the one thing he's supposed to be good at why is he taking a spot were we could actually find a gem. But yeah blues clues guy has burnt me out on Mr Brightwell.

[Stringer Bell]

Man you must have missed it but mid-season this past season Blues Clues or whatever his name is made 8 threads saying the Giants were failing as an organization  because we had the next Barry Sanders on the team in Brightwell but he'd never been given a chance.

I genuinely prefer Corbin over Brightwell as the one thing Brightwell was supposed to be good at is specials and he was horrible on kick return. So if he's horrible at the one thing he's supposed to be good at why is he taking a spot were we could actually find a gem. But yeah blues clues guy has burnt me out on Mr Brightwell.

Haha! Just ribbin' ya.

[Stringer Bell]

And for those expecting a quick, amicable resolution to this whereby Saquon returns to normal and acts like a leader and nothing ever happened, he has removed the Giants from his Twitter bio.

Minor and inconsequential? Sure. Childish and petulant? Absolutely!

[Jclayton92]

Haha! Just ribbin' ya.

Lol no worries 👊

[nb587]

Havent read all the Barkley posts so maybe this has already been posted.  Heard on a podcast that Barkley understands that he doesn't have any good options now for contesting his situation at this time.  His bitching and moaning now is telling management not to tag him next year.  His actions, mouthing off is related to his interest in becoming a free agent next year

[Slugsy-Narrows]

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10083421-saquon-barkley-appears-to-removes-giants-from-twitter-bio-amid-contract-dispute

So now the temper tantrum has gone to removing Giants from his social media.

This dude is losing it.

Toney 2.0! 

JS trade him or dump him he is turning into a cancer!

What a baby if true!

[Thin Blue Line]

It's sad that Barkley appears to have surrounded himself with the wrong people.  In short order the former face of the franchise has has inexplicably given up his position as a role model in exchange for a histrionic personality disorder.  I was once a big fan and now find myself more disappointed and disgusted by the day. 

Under no circumstances should Barkley be allowed to sit out more than half a season, sign his tag and get credit for the year.  I would certainly hope and expect JS to pull the tag should Barkley decide to pursue this rebellious path of absenteeism.