‘Hard Knocks’ reveals Giants’ final Saquon Barkley contract talks before bolting to Eagles
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Call this “Saquon Barkley, Endgame.’’
The final steps that led Barkley to depart the Giants after six seasons for greener pastures in Philadelphia was the compelling focus in Episode 3 of “Hard Knocks,’’ aired Tuesday night on HBO.
Tucked into this peek behind the curtain was a resounding message to Giants fans: Joe Schoen, the general manager, makes the final call on football matters, even if that decision rankles his boss, co-owner John Mara.
With NFL free agency beckoning, the episode opens up with Schoen calling Barkley’s agent, Ed Berry, asking, “In order to get Saquon, what would we have to do? There’s no sense going back and forth.’’
Schoen listens and then repeats these numbers: $12.5 million yearly average on a three-year deal and $25 million in guaranteed money.
“If I offered him [those numbers,] he’d be a Giant?’’ Schoen says. “Alright, I’ll give you a call back. This may be above me on Saquon.’’
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