LOS ANGELES CHARGERS EYEING GIANTS STAR RUNNING BACK FOR FREE-AGENT SPLASH
The Los Angeles Chargers are determined to make a name for themselves as legitimate contenders in the upcoming season. And it seems they have found their man to lead them to glory. Jim Harbaugh, the team’s head coach, is ready to make some bold moves to establish his identity with the Chargers.
According to former Chargers quarterback Ryan Leaf, the team could make a run at New York Giants’ star running back Saquon Barkley. Leaf believes that Harbaugh wants to prioritize a strong running game and utilize his running backs effectively in play-action plays. While Barkley could potentially be franchise-tagged by the Giants, Leaf suggests they might hesitate to commit such a large sum of money to him.
“I do think Saquon Barkley is going to be at the top of his list,” Leaf revealed on Good Morning Football. “I know that’s what he wants to do; he wants to run the football.”
Barkley, who has experienced a fall from grace in New York, has been dissatisfied with his team’s approach to his contract negotiations. While he once envisioned retiring with the Giants, his future with the team now seems uncertain. However, it’s important to also keep an eye on the situation of Austin Ekeler, the Chargers’ current running back.
Ekeler is set to become an unrestricted free agent and has proven to be a durable and integral part of the Chargers’ offense. While Barkley is undoubtedly one of the league’s best running backs when healthy, Ekeler’s consistency cannot be overlooked.
With Harbaugh at the helm, the Chargers have a promising offense that is ready for a revamp. The team’s fans can finally look forward to an exciting season after years of disappointment.
