‘You want your name up here forever?’: Giants tried to sell Saquon on being a legend
'Giants pitch Saquon on legendary status, eternal recognition'
Jordan Raanan, an ESPN Staff Writer for NFL Nation, covered the New York Giants' negotiations with star running back Saquon Barkley in the latest episode of "Hard Knocks: Offseason." General manager Joe Schoen tried to convince Barkley to re-sign with the team for less money, but Barkley ended up signing with the rival Philadelphia Eagles for a more lucrative deal. The negotiations showed the challenges of balancing player value with team resources, and in the end, the Giants had to accept that Barkley's departure was inevitable due to age and financial considerations. ...