Saquon Barkley lauds the recent RB deals: That's how it's supposed to be
Saquon Barkley was among a group of running backs who took part in a Zoom call in 2023 to discuss the depressed market for their position.
In a recent Zoom call, Saquon Barkley joined other running backs to discuss the declining market value for their position in 2023. Notably, Bijan Robinson, Jahmyr Gibbs, and Jonathan Taylor have recently signed deals that value them at $22 million annually, surpassing Barkley's own $20.6 million average. While Barkley ranks behind these three running backs, he expressed his satisfaction over the recent trend, stating, "That’s how it’s supposed to be."
He reminisced about how Christian McCaffrey set the standard before him, and now three elite running backs have followed in succession. Barkley believes this upward trajectory will continue in the coming years, hoping it will only increase in the next 5-10 years. He commended these players for their significant impact on their teams' performance and overall success, suggesting that running backs are making a strong comeback in the NFL market.
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