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The New York Giants have been a pleasant surprise this season. Daniel Jones has looked like a competent quarterback while Saquon Barkley looks like the superstar we all knew he could be. For that reason, general manager Joe Schoen hints at what might be in store for each player.
Giants GM Joe Schoen Hints At Possible Future For Saquon Barkley and Daniel Jones
According to Kevin Patra, Schoen is going to have some tough decisions to make in the offseason. Thanks to the hot start, the Giants’ general manager must seriously consider the possibility of extending both Barkley and Jones.
In fact, Joe Schoen claims, “he’s open to extending one or both players but would want to get it done while Big Blue is on its bye week,” per Kevin Patra. The Giants general manager states, “We’ll talk about it if we want to, we had to get through the trade deadline today and those conversations, then we’ll kind of circle up with some strategy meetings as we move forward on contract extensions and if we may or may not do anybody. If I did, this would be the week. I would want to entertain it during the bye week and then I probably won’t do anything after that.”
It’s a smart decision to at least plant the seed during the bye week. Schoen is adamant he doesn’t want to distract the team away from the games. Especially considering New York is shaping up to be a playoff contender. According to Patra, Joe Schoen continues by claiming, “I don’t want anything to be a distraction to the players or the organization. So, if we do something, it would be probably before Monday with any of our guys, I’m not saying him, but when we have those conversations.”
So, perhaps an extension is in line for both Saquon Barkley and Daniel Jones. Only time will tell exactly how it all transpires. Due to their recent performances, the Giants may have their franchise players after all.