Saquon Barkley’s contract disagreement with the New York Giants reminds one of Le’Veon Bell’s previous troubles with the Pittsburgh Steelers, creating a startling déjà vu. The talented running back’s discontentment is well known, but the crucial question is whether he will agree to the franchise tag.
Fans and observers alike are on the edge of their seats as they wait to watch how this crucial negotiation plays out after reading Barkley’s most recent words, which reflect his internal strife.
He said, “I could say f**k you to the Giants. I could say f**k you to my teammates…You want me to show you how valuable I am to the team? I won’t show up…That’s not something I want to do…Am I prepared to take it to that level? I don’t know,” an article from sportskeeda.com shared.
[Highlight] Barkley on contract: “I could say f*ck you to the Giants. I could say f*ck you to my teammates…You want me to show you how valuable I am to the team? I won’t show up…That’s not something I want to do…Am I prepared to take it to that level? I don’t know.”
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Many fans couldn’t help but compare Saquon Barkley and Le’Veon Bell of Pittsburgh because Barkley wore a shirt with the recognizable Steel City colors—black and yellow—during the game. A wealth of curious comments on Reddit surfaced, stoking curiosity and igniting lively debates about the possible ramifications of this fascinating convergence.
The decision to sit out the season or exercise prudence is one that Saquon Barkley must make. Similar to how Le’Veon Bell, a franchise tag season with the Steelers in 2018, was infamously omitted from the season. Decisions they make now may define their careers.
- A lucrative deal: Le’Veon Bell lands a stunning $52.5M contract with the Jets in 2019, including $35M guaranteed.
- A downward spiral: Despite the big payday, Bell’s career takes a nosedive from that point on.
- Age catches up: By 31, the talented running back finds himself out of the league.
- A cautionary tale: Bell’s journey serves as a stark reminder of the NFL’s unforgiving nature.
- Money can’t guarantee success: His story highlights that contracts alone can’t secure a player’s future in the competitive football world.
Saquon Barkley said, “I can’t hit the free agent market for another two years, because you could tag me twice. So if I do what I got to do this year, which I plan on doing, they could tag me again,” an article from sportskeeda.com shared.