Saquon Barkley’s Legs Have Made Me a Believer

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There was a time when I was concerned about the Giants selecting Penn State running back Saquon Barkley as the number two pick in the NFL Draft.

I felt they needed to trade down and draft Quenton Nelson.

Or trade down and draft Roquan Smith.

Or think about the future and draft one of the QBs.

Instead, they drafted Saquon Barkley, a player some feel is a once-in-a-generation guy.

My concern wasn’t that I thought he wouldn’t be good.

It just didn’t feel like the best bang for their buck.

But as of late, I’ve had a bit of a change of heart and now fully believe that Barkley will be the driving force for a New York Giants playoff run.

What changed for me, you ask?

I saw the nuclear bombs that Saquon Barkley calls legs.

Here he is throwing out the first pitch for the New York Yankees last night:

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Quads on quads on quads on calves on calves on calves.

Those are ass-kicking legs.

I had always assumed he was just a speed guy, a home-run hitter, but these legs scream otherwise.

Let’s take a closer look:

Those are power legs, legs that drive through tackles, legs that never quit.

These legs changed my opinion of the draft pick and Saquon Barkley as a person.

This wasn’t the first known sighting of Saquon Barkley’s tree trunk legs.

No, they were exposed to the general public just weeks ago on the golf course.

Since that point, he has strictly worn shorts.

That tells me he learns and adapts to his surroundings and circumstances. He won’t keep trying the same thing over and over if he isn’t getting perfect results. The man has vision and instincts that have already paid off in a big way.

And Saquon Barkley isn’t just sporting popcorn muscles.

He’s already impressing the other guys in the huddle with his athleticism and monster ham hocks.

If Saquon Barkley can play up to the level that his legs promise, the New York Giants will be a legitimate contender in the NFC.

Now, hit the music: