Perspective is a good thing most days. It can also be dangerous.
On March 7, Giants general manager Joe Schoen had a ticking clock. He had to decide whether to use his franchise tag on quarterback Daniel Jones or running back Saquon Barkley.
Schoen made his decision, giving Jones a four-year, $160 million extension based on what he saw in 2022. Jones had a great season compared to his previous three years. The ’19 first-round pick threw for a career-high 3,205 yards and a career-low five interceptions. It was a vast improvement, and therefore Jones was signed and Barkley was tagged.
