After listening to the information that his former New York Giants teammate, Daniel Jones, was launched by the crew on Friday, Philadelphia Eagles star operating again Saquon Barkley commented publicly on the transfer.
“I’m not going to talk an excessive amount of on that. I’ve been involved with him. Our friendship has stayed shut all through the entire technique of me being right here,” Barkley stated.
“It sucks to see how every little thing went down on the market. However I’ve nothing however nice issues to say about him. I believe you’re not gonna actually discover anyone that may actually say any adverse issues about him, but it surely’s the NFL. Hopefully, wherever he finally ends up subsequent, they’re going to get a man who is available in and works.
“It didn’t work for me over there. I’m doing nicely over right here. Hopefully, he can discover the identical type of contemporary begin and success.”
Barkley was the Giants’ first-round decide in 2018 (No. 2 general) and Jones was chosen No. 6 general by the Giants the subsequent season. They have been each drafted by former normal supervisor Dave Gettleman.
The 2 had a detailed relationship that lasted six seasons and three head coaches (Pat Shurmur, Joe Choose, and Brian Daboll). They stood by each other via the highs and the lows (of which there have been many) and supported each other throughout their a number of accidents.
Barkley left by way of free company in March, signing a three-year take care of the Eagles. Jones was inked the earlier offseason to a four-year, $160 million deal by the Giants.
The Giants as soon as thought that Barkley and Jones could be a part of a younger core that may take them to nice heights.
In the present day, Barkley has the Eagles at 8-2 and is a viable candidate for the NFL MVP award. Jones, then again, is heading dwelling to ponder his subsequent profession transfer.