Saquon Barkley's clock is ticking, like that of all NFL running backs, which is one reason Giants fans were eager to have the team get on with its future by inserting Daniel Jones at quarterback sooner rather than later.
All good so far. Next season, Barkley still will be relatively affordable, only 23 and ready to see what he and Jones can do together, even if much of this autumn is spent on Jones learning and Barkley getting his ankle right.
But there is a sadder situation unfolding down the hall at MetLife Stadium, where an older, more expensive back currently is being wasted on the worst offense in the NFL.
