Saquon Barkley endorses Daniel Jones for Colts starting role

Saquon Barkley, a running back for the New York Giants, spoke about his former teammate, Daniel Jones, who is now trying to win the starting quarterback position for the Indianapolis Colts. Jones previously played for the Minnesota Vikings as a backup and is looking to revive his career in Indianapolis later this summer. Barkley expressed strong support for Jones, emphasizing that he is a valuable player. He noted that anyone who has played with Jones would agree. Barkley pointed out that success in football is a team effort, involving players, coaching staff, and the organization, and that it is too easy to blame a quarterback. Jones has faced challenges during his time with the Giants since being drafted sixth overall in 2019. He has dealt with poor offensive lines and three different head coaches. Giants co-owner John Mara even admitted that the organization struggled to support Jones adequately, highlighting the difficulties he encountered. Barkley compared Jones’ situation to that of Patrick Mahomes, the acclaimed quarterback of the Kansas City Chiefs. Mahomes had a year to learn the game before becoming a star, showing that the right environment can help a quarterback succeed. As the Colts prepare for training camp in July, Barkley is hopeful that Jones will secure the starting role over rookie Anthony Richardson. He continues to be a strong advocate for his friend and former teammate.