Ever since the New York Giants selected running back Saquon Barkley second overall in the 2018 NFL draft, the pick has been surrounded by criticism and ridicule.
Barkley, of course, went on to win Offensive Rookie of the Year in his first season. However, things have declined since then. With the way injuries have hindered Barkley’s career, his 2022 campaign will go a long way in determining his future with Big Blue.
There’s no doubting Barkley’s talent when healthy but an argument could be made that his value has never been lower than it is right now as he enters the final year of his rookie contract.