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Giants news, 3/12: Saquon Barkley, Xavier McKinney out; Brian Burns, others in

March 12, 2024

New York Giants news for Tuesday

From Big Blue View

It was an insanely busy day for the Giants in the free agency and trade market. The links below should get you caught up.

Other Giant observations

Giants free agency: Adding Jon Runyan, letting Barkley walk signals shift in priorities | The Athletic

Barkley had been the focal point of the Giants’ offense since being the No. 2 pick in the 2018 draft. But a porous offensive line limited the dynamic playmaker’s effectiveness. So rather than spending big to retain Barkley, general manager Joe Schoen is investing in the offensive line to help a cheaper running back thrive.

A North Jersey girl understanding the fan base

Giants owners almost always support their front office decision makers. They trust this regime and I’m sure they support the team’s decision to move on from Saquon…but to lose him to Philly? That’s tough.

— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) March 11, 2024

As Eagles sign Saquon Barkley, here are 2024 NFL Draft replacement options to watch | NJ.com

In terms of the draft, Pro Football Focus lists 11 running backs in its top 150 prospects — all between Nos. 59 and 129.

Those backs: Texas’ Jonathon Brooks (59th), Tennessee’s Jaylen Wright (81st), Michigan’s Blake Corum (90th), Oregon’s Bucky Irving (94th), Kentucky’s Ray Davis (98th), USC’s MarShawn Lloyd (102nd), Notre Dame’s Audric Estime (109th), Florida State’s Trey Benson (115th), Wisconsin’s Braelon Allen (125th), Clemson’s Will Shipley (128th), and Louisville’s Isaac Guerendo (129th).

Boomer: Giants playoff win set franchise back two years | WFAN.com

“Where are they headed? What are they doing? Where are they going?” Boomer said. “I think that win in Minnesota put them back two years. It was great, it was unexpected…but look at all the turmoil. When you think about the Giants over the last year, and all of the uncertainty and all the crap going on with the coaching staff, and the quarterback gets hurt again…until they have a final answer at quarterback, they’re not gonna compete.”

Tiki Barber on his Hall of Fame candidacy

“I didn’t play the game to get into Canton…”@TikiBarber when asked if he regretted retiring while still at the top of his game like he did: pic.twitter.com/qwBSwETPwC

— Ross Tucker Podcast (@RossTuckerPod) March 11, 2024