From pulling down the top of a girl at a parade to getting in a confrontation with a security worker at a music festival, the negative publicity doesn’t end for Dallas Cowboys running back, Ezekiel Elliott. The New York Giants have the opposite problem, or rather the solution in Saquon Barkley.
The second-year player and 2018 Offensive Rookie of the Year has shown more positive traits than Ghandi…too far! In all seriousness, the 2nd overall pick from last year’s draft has proven himself in more than on-the-field play. His likeness off the field and with the fans has catapulted him into international stardom.
Barkley didn’t need “the catch” to make him an overnight sensation, he just simply is one. The positivity he brings to the game and leadership he bleeds from his teammates to young fans is inspiring.
Just take a look at the video from his latest football camp:
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Being a part of the community and enjoying it is something a lot of players struggle with, but there are a ton that do the right thing and give back. Barkley is one of them, and as we inch closer to training camp, we can reflect on just how much better he is that Elliott.
Why New York Giants’ Saquon Barkley trumps Elliott:
To start, in his first season, Barkley amassed more yards from scrimmage than Elliott in his entire career. Throw in his intangibles and you have a player that has the potential to be a Hall of Famer in just three years. Factor in how much better Elliott’s offensive line is and you can really see the golden gates start to open in Saquon’s favor.
The Giants’ line ranked 21st in the league last season while the Cowboys’ ranked 14th (PFF), a significant difference. Did we mention the fumbles yet? I guess not.
Elliott fumbled six times in 2018, while Barkley didn’t fumble once. Turnovers can be the difference between winning and losing, and Barkley did his part in keeping the ball off the turf. If that hasn’t convinced you of the Giants’ running backs’ dominance just yet, refer back to my opening statement.
Barkley hasn’t gotten into legal trouble or acted like an immature child at any point in his NFL career. I imagine it will stay like that for the foreseeable future.