The fate of Saquon Barkley, the next big offseason story

Important notes were given in the NFL and the one given by Saquon Barkley is coming

What a week we have lived in the NFL with some important changes: the Seattle Seahawks surprised with the exchange of Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos, who will send quarterback Drew Lockto tight end Noah Fantto defensive lineman Shelby Harris, two first-round picks, two second-round picks and one first-round pick. What an exchange!

And continuing with the quarterback position, Carson Wentz did not do it with the Indianapolis Colts and will be traded to the Washington Commanders, while Aaron Rodgers ends speculation about his future and will continue with the Green Bay Packers.

But who has also been the subject of debate in recent days is Saquon Barkleyespecially after the general manager of the New York Giants, Joe Schoen, stated that he does not rule out the possibility of trading the running back or listening to offers for any member of his staff.

“I am open to anything. Whether it’s trading player by player, I’m going to listen to anyone… I won’t say we’re open to trading our entire team, but if someone calls and shows interest in one of our players, of course I’ll listen,” he said during the Combine. NFL.

This has generated a world of speculation about which team in the NFL could be done with the services of the player, and one of the institutions that has gained more strength is that of the San Francisco 49ers, which has lately been in the midst of so many rumors, such as the possibility that Tom Brady will have his movie ending in the Niners.

Saquon Barkley arrived at the NFL as one of the biggest prospects being the second overall selection in the 2018 Draft. Today he is a reality and an excellent running back; however, injuries have not allowed him to shine.

In his first season he rushed for 1,307 yards and 11 touchdowns, which led to him being named rookie of the year. After him, in his second season, he had 1,003 rushing yards and six touchdowns. Then the worst came when in 2020 he suffered a ruptured cruciate ligament in his knee, being out since week two. In 2021 he rushed for just 593 yards on 162 carries and had two touchdowns.

Though he’s been shadowed by injuries, he could be an interesting acquisition for many teams, but the big question is whether a trade to the 49ers would be a win-win for both sides.

Does San Francisco need a power broker?

Yes, although it has reliable brokers like Raheem Mostert and recently Elijah MitchellThey need someone who imposes, who generates fear in rivals and that could be Barkley. They have a very good prospect in Mitchell, who in his first season as a professional had 963 yards and five touchdowns.

But another aspect that makes us think that San Francisco requires another running back is that Deebo Samuelbeing a receiver, was the second with more carries and yards, he even added more touchdowns (8) than the rookie.

The RB of the giants would not only command respect and generate great running plays in the team of Kyle Shanahanwho has come very close to winning a superbowlas it could also serve as an escape valve or one more receiver for Trey Lance or the quarterback who is given the confidence to be the starter, because Barkley has shown to have very sure hands, and this would take some pressure off him, especially the young quarterback.

In the American Conference he could have two great prospects

Although with San Francisco could have chances of going to a winning team within the National Conferenceon the American there are two very good prospects who could give him the boost he needs.

First there are the Buffalo Bills, who have a solid running back like Devin Singletary and a quarterback who knows how to move around the field when he needs to, but adding someone like Barkley to his team would make him very dangerous on the ground.

But if we talk about teams that know how to move the ball on the ground, the Baltimore Ravens are the team designed for this strategy and they have shown it in recent years. In the 2021 season he was left without his main runners due to injuries, who will have to arrive in shape for next year. Imagine the Ravens with J. K. Dobbins in the field next to Saquon Barkley.

Where will Barkley go?

It will depend on which team has something interesting to offer the giantsbut there is no doubt that he has everything to succeed in San Franciscothe Bills or any equipment that is made with its services; this will also depend on whether injuries leave him alone and allow him to exploit his potential in his fifth professional season.

Maybe it’s time for a change of scenery, to look for an institution that allows you to win everything.