"Bad move from a poverty franchise"- NFL fans slam Giants for franchise tagging Saquon Barkley

The franchise tag deadline day has seen several deals get flushed out with Saquon Barkley and the New York Giants also featuring in the drama. The first domino to fall was quarterback Daniel Jones and his four-year, $160 million deal.Then shortly after, running back Barkley was franchise tagged by the Giants. This will see him earn a little over $10 million for the 2023 season. Barkley had a superb 2022 season, rushing for a career-high 1,312 yards along with 10 touchdowns.However, fans weren't happy with the Giants as they signed Jones over Barkley, with many seeing the running back as a better option. One NFL fan stated that the Giants are a 'poverty' franchise for doing so.&quot;Bad move from a poverty franchise.&quot;VVS@vvs2die@AdamSchefter Bad move from a poverty franchise31@AdamSchefter Bad move from a poverty franchiseOther fans gave their two cents on the deal and most aren't happy.OfficialK@DenzelHonest@PFF @MikeGarafolo holy overpay@PFF @MikeGarafolo holy overpay&lrm;ً@ThisWasChrisss@AdamSchefter giants are going to regret this20@AdamSchefter giants are going to regret thisWealth Turtle 💰🐢@wealth_turtle@AdamSchefter What a waste of money3@AdamSchefter What a waste of moneyEmile smith Ø@afc_andreww@AdamSchefter Lmao everyone laugh at the giants@AdamSchefter Lmao everyone laugh at the giantsMarco from Tropoja@ItWasMarcusHappy because he’s with us another year. But to franchise him and extend Jones? Smh, ass backwards twitter.com/pff/status/163…PFF@PFFThe Giants will place the Franchise Tag on Saquon Barkley, per @MikeGarafolo12The Giants will place the Franchise Tag on Saquon Barkley, per @MikeGarafolo https://t.co/Z5CXksgicMHappy because he’s with us another year. But to franchise him and extend Jones? Smh, ass backwards twitter.com/pff/status/163…Joey- James Karinchak enjoyer@joeytweetsports@NFL @MikeGarafolo @RapSheet Really chose to pay Danny over Saquon that’s crazy11@NFL @MikeGarafolo @RapSheet Really chose to pay Danny over Saquon that’s crazyX̷a̷v̷i̷e̷r̷ ̷⚡̷️̷@x_dripgod21@NFL @MikeGarafolo @RapSheet PAID DJ OVER BARKLEY, IM CRYING BRUH 🤣101@NFL @MikeGarafolo @RapSheet PAID DJ OVER BARKLEY, IM CRYING BRUH 🤣Baze14505@Blacademix@NFL_DovKleiman @MikeGarafolo Damn, I feel bad for @saquon . Giants are using him.@NFL_DovKleiman @MikeGarafolo Damn, I feel bad for @saquon . Giants are using him.Dee™@Dee_OwnzDisrespectful to RBs twitter.com/nfl/status/163…NFL@NFLGiants will place franchise tag on RB Saquon Barkley. (via @MikeGarafolo, @RapSheet)5625624Giants will place franchise tag on RB Saquon Barkley. (via @MikeGarafolo, @RapSheet) https://t.co/m1eMowKLNFDisrespectful to RBs twitter.com/nfl/status/163…So, it appears that not many Giants fans are happy with the news of Barkley being tagged and Jones getting a long-term deal.Given that Barkley's tag is non-exclusive, other teams can negotiate with the running back, and if a deal can be agreed upon, the Giants will receive two first-round picks.What does the future hold for Saquon Barkley after franchise tag?NFC Wild Card Playoffs - New York Giants v Minnesota VikingsGenerally, running backs find it hard to secure long-term deals. Ezekiel Elliott signed a six-year, $90 million deal with the Dallas Cowboys but after a season or two, that was seen as a mistake.Given that the shelf life of a running back in the NFL is rather short, the turnover for them is quite high. The physical hits that running backs cop every week is what leads to a quicker decline than players in other positions.For Saquon Barkley, playing on the tag is good money-wise, but contract wise it isn't. If the Giants weren't willing to offer a long-term deal now, then they likely won't again next year too.For many, the non-exclusive franchise tag means one thing: Saquon Barkley's time in New York is rapidly coming to an end.