The highly anticipated season premiere of the hit HBO show “Hard Knocks” did not disappoint, as it delved deep into the controversial topic of Eagles running back Saquon Barkley. The episode reignited the fiery rivalry between the Eagles and the Giants, with wide receiver A.J. Brown even taking to Twitter to defend his new teammate.
Throughout the premiere, viewers were given an inside look at the Giants front office discussions surrounding Barkley’s future with the team. Talks of potentially franchise tagging him and trading him for future assets were at the forefront of the conversations. Giants Assistant GM Brandon Brown raised the question, “Do you feel good about eating $3 million to $4 million for a fifth-round pick?” while GM Joe Schoen expressed concerns about Barkley’s mileage and longevity as a running back.
These revelations in the episode did not go unnoticed by A.J. Brown, who passionately defended Barkley in a now-deleted tweet. “The Saquon video fired me up and it wasn’t even about me. I’m going to do everything in my power to make sure you get yours fam,” Brown exclaimed.
Despite facing challenges such as offensive line issues and injuries, Barkley remains one of the top rushers in Giants history. Looking to silence the doubters and prove the critics wrong, Barkley will aim to make a statement on the field this season.
With the Eagles boasting the second-best offensive line according to Pro Football Focus, Barkley finds himself in a favorable position to excel. The stage is set for a thrilling showdown between the Eagles and Giants, with Barkley at the center of the action and A.J. Brown standing firmly in his corner. As the rivalry heats up, football fans can expect nothing short of an intense battle on the gridiron.
