No one compares Saquon Barkley to Christian McCaffrey. Because there is no comparison other than the position they hold and the basic job description they share.
Both are elite running backs. Both are the cornerstones of the team's offense, but McCaffrey has greater opportunity for growth because he is surrounded by better players. Both were high draft picks, but McCaffrey wasn't that high, so no matter what he accomplishes in the NFL, he will forever carry the unfair weight of expectations that are out of his reach.
McCaffrey is exactly what the Giants expected and wanted from Barkley. Rather, this is a byproduct of what the 49ers did for McCaffrey and what the Giants failed to do for Barkley.
McCaffrey and the Niners are still playing, escaping a stiff challenge from the Packers, coming back to win the NFC divisional playoff game 24-21, and now facing the Lions in the NFC Championship Game in Santa Clara, California. I'm aiming. , on sunday.
