At Super Bowl LIX Opening Night in New Orleans, Saquon Barkley, Philadelphia Eagles running back, grabbed attention with a bold answer to a question from Giants quarterback Jameis Winston.
Since joining the Eagles, Barkley has felt success like never before, winning the NFC East and three playoff games, which made his remark to the press get lots of attention.
Fox Sports recently announced that Jameis Winston will be a digital correspondent for Super Bowl 59. During Super Bowl week, he joined Saquon Barkley’s media session and playfully asked, “Who’s gonna sign me in free agency?”
Barkley, who left the Giants for the Eagles in 2024, didn’t hold back given that the Giants are struggling with the QB section. He replied, “I think New York needs a quarterback right now.”,” taking a jab at his former team.
Jameis Winston: Who's gonna sign me in free agency?
— Front Office Sports (@FOS) February 4, 2025
Saquon Barkley: I think New York needs a Quarterback right now. pic.twitter.com/iZV8iMzCfY
Barkley’s history with the Giants is unforgettable. Drafted second overall in 2018, he spent six seasons there, but the team only made the playoffs once. He moved on without a long-term deal after a tough 6-11 season.
Social Media reacts to Saquon Barkley’s hilarious shot at Giants
Saquon Barkley’s comment quickly went viral, and fans on social media had a lot to say. Some Giants supporters felt hurt by his jab, while others found it funny.
Many couldn’t help but mention the Giants’ current quarterback struggles, which only made the situation more intense.
Some fans even joked that Barkley should start his own podcast so they could enjoy more of his witty jabs regularly.
This dude needs his own podcast/show NOW!🤣😂🤣
— Ben (@shyvoodoo) February 4, 2025
I mean … Shedeur and Jameis will light the Big Apple upp… make it happen
— FirstSportz NFL (@FirstSportz_NFL) February 4, 2025
Jameis is going to be the next big thing in sports media. Mark my words he’s going to be FANTASTIC on some networks pregame show in the near future
— Jake Brezniak (@JBrezniak) February 4, 2025
— Dennis Prouse (@Dennis_Prouse) February 4, 2025
Damn 🤣
— Kirsten (@KirryKirrie) February 4, 2025
