New York Giants star running back Saquon Barkley is likely to be a top target should he hit free agency next month.
One of the teams that will potentially be interested in his services is the Los Angeles Chargers, who will be aggressive going forward now that Jim Harbaugh is the head coach.
During a recent appearance on Up & Adams with Kay Adams, Barkley admitted he “wouldn’t be against” joining the Chargers.
@heykayadams had @saquon Barkley on her show today. Saquon raved about Justin Herbert and stated he “wouldn’t be against” being on the new Harbaugh led Chargers. I doubt Ekeler will be there but the thought of SB with maybe Corum in this Roman offense? #WeAreTheStorm #Chargers pic.twitter.com/rNkF3QYaKR
— ChargersCenter (@ChargersCenter_) February 7, 2024
“I’ve got nothing but respect for Coach Harbaugh,” Barkley said. “I’m a big fan of Justin Herbert. I think he’s one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL. But, hey, if the opportunity was able to present itself, I definitely wouldn’t be against it.”
The Giants have had a chaotic offseason, but that has not deterred Barkley from stating he wants to stay with the team.
But many experts expect the Chargers to rise quickly under Harbaugh, who is known as a ‘turnaround’ specialist. Barkley is seen as more of a fit for Harbaugh’s offensive style than their current star back, Austin Ekeler, who will likely not be re-signed in free agency.
The Chargers have suddenly become a favorable free agent destination, a mixture of location and winning culture, who hold the fifth overall pick in this year’s draft (one spot ahead of the Giants) and are not in need of a franchise quarterback.
Harbaugh will most certainly add focus and upgrade the performances of the special teams and the defense while bolstering the personnel around quarterback Justin Herbert.
Adding Barkley would be a nice start.
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