It’s not too often that Giants fans agree with Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons, but Monday was likely one of those times.
Parsons took the Giants to task on his podcast for letting Barkley walk away in free agency on his podcast after the now-Eagles running back rushed for 159 yards against the Jaguars and scored two touchdowns – one on the ground and one on a catch – in an impressive performance on Sunday.
Parsons, who played with Barkley at Penn State, called the situation a “blessing in disguise” for Barkley while criticizing the Giants’ “stupidity” over how things have panned out.
While Barkley has helped the Eagles to a 6-2 record this season, the Giants have won just two games and are coming off a loss to the Commanders on Sunday.
“People can say this is vintage Saquon, but this was always who Saquon was,” Parsons said about Barkley. “Since I’ve known him at Penn State until now, I knew this was what he was capable of. For Saquon, this is a blessing in disguise just off the strength of people are seeing what you’re capable of when people appreciate you.”
Barkley was able to show the Giants and the front office that let him walk just how big of a mistake they made last month when the Eagles back ran for 176 yards and a touchdown in Week 7 in his first game back to MetLife Stadium.
Parsons criticized Giants fans for their treatment of Barkley in his return and once again took aim at the team in his latest episode.
“The Giants did not appreciate him, and now the rest of the league is facing the consequences of the Giants’ stupidity. This is always who he was,” Parsons continued. “I don’t want to say he lost his confidence, but he probably lost confidence in the system. The people that are blocking for him. I mean what more can you say? The guy has been dynamic. He’s been worth the money and more.
“Let’s just say thank you to the Giants for their stupidity.”
Parsons’ Cowboys, who have their own issues at 3-5 and injury to quarterback Dak Prescott, will have to face Barkley and the Eagles this weekend.
