<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4T7vqS_0wEpue6y00" style="display:none" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4T7vqS_0wEpue6y00" width="1171" height="800" ><figure><iframe height="360" src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/h9HhATZC-Gqa7hx4c.html" width="100%"></iframe><figcaption>Meet The Longtime Girlfriend Of Saquon Barkley (1:01) </figcaption></figure> The New York Giants allowed star running back Saquon Barkley to walk in free agency this offseason, and the two-time Pro Bowler ultimately signed with the Philadelphia Eagles. As depicted on HBO's offseason Hard Knocks series, the Giants really didn't make much of an effort to retain Barkley. General manager Joe Schoen seemed at peace with letting the former No. 2 overall pick leave, though owner John Mara felt differently. In one scene, Mara infamously said he would be "sick to my stomach" if Barkley signed with the rival Eagles. Fast forward to today, and Barkley put on a show in his return to MetLife Stadium. The 27-year-old carried 17 times for 176 yards and a touchdown, breaking off multiple long runs as the Eagles built a 28-3 lead. The Giants' nonexistent offense prevented this from being a competitive game, but Barkley's performance meant it was a rough afternoon for Mara on social media. <figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1DN6vc_0wEpue6y00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1DN6vc_0wEpue6y00" width="1200" height="800" ><figcaption>EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 26: (L-R) President and CEO John K. Mara of the New York Giants talks with head coach Brian Daboll prior to the game against the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium on September 26, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) <a href="https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/1427706402" rel="nofollow"> Elsa&amp;solGetty Images </a></figcaption></figure> "Joe Schoen probably should stay away from John Mara after today's game," said longtime New York sportswriter Gary Myers. "John Mara might not be sleeping well tonight," another person wrote. "Aesthetics have ALWAYS been important to John Mara. The <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Giants?src=hashtag_click" rel="nofollow"> #Giants </a> regime was given full authority to let Saquon Barkley walk (a decision I 100% agree with) and now he's going off for likely 200+ in front of Mara. Perception matters when it comes to this franchise. Something to [watch]," said Big Blue Banter's Dan Schneier. "Not going to be pleasant for Joe Schoen and Brian Daboll in next meeting with John Mara," added longtime NFL writer Ed Werder. "You can change the players. You can change the GMs. You can change the coaches. John. Mara. Is. Still. The. Inept. Owner. Of. The. <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Giants?src=hashtag_click" rel="nofollow"> #Giants </a> ," a fan added. The good news? This is the only time the Eagles have to play at MetLife this season, so Mara won't see Barkley again up close until the final week of the regular season in Philly. By that point, he could be bracing to another general manager and head coach search. <a href="https://thespun.com/nfl/philadelphia-eagles/video-saquon-barkley-takes-field-to-huge-boos-at-metlife-stadium" rel="nofollow"> Related: Video: Saquon Barkley Takes Field To Huge Boos At MetLife Stadium </a></div></body>

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The New York Giants allowed star running back Saquon Barkley to walk in free agency this offseason, and the two-time Pro Bowler ultimately signed with the Philadelphia Eagles. As depicted on HBO's offseason Hard Knocks series, the Giants really didn't make much of an effort to retain Barkley. ...