
Giants draft Saquon Barkley
The Giants held the second overall selection in the 2018 NFL Draft, which had several so-called franchise quarterbacks to choose from. They had Eli Manning under contract for two more seasons and decided to pass on the quarterbacks, choosing the Penn State star instead.
The choice was an immediate success as Barkley electrified the Giant faithful, leading the league in total yards from scrimmage en route to being named the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year.
The Giants would get their franchise quarterback the next year when they selected Daniel Jones sixth overall.