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6 Biggest Takeaways from Episode Two of Hard Knocks With the New York Giants

The Saquon Barkley saga was the biggest storyline of the second episode of Hard Knocks.

By Nicholas Rome

Jul 26, 2023; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll, right, and general manager Joe Schoen speak at a press conference before the first day of training camp at Quest Diagnostics Training Facility. Mandatory Credit: Danielle Parhizkaran-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 26, 2023; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll, right, and general manager Joe Schoen speak at a press conference before the first day of training camp at Quest Diagnostics Training Facility. Mandatory Credit: Danielle Parhizkaran-USA TODAY Sports / Danielle Parhizkaran-USA TODAY Sports
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4- The Giants Seriously Considered Drafting a Quarterback

The New York Giants definitely considered trading up in the NFL Draft as shown in Hard Knocks. Joe Schoen was seen on the phone saying that he couldn't afford for the team to go 0-3 while Daniel Jones recovered from his torn ACL.

The show then showed us Joe Schoen going to visit the New England Patriots at the combine where Schoen asked their GM to consider the Giants if the Pats decided to trade down.

5- Brian Daboll Was in Love with Malik Nabers

After the quarterbacks, we saw the Giants interview the receivers and we heard Brain Daboll say he was in awe of Malik Nabers before he got into the room. Nabers did say in the room that he has an issue with not getting targets early on in the game.

Brandon Brown and Joe Schoen also mentioned that Daniel Jones liked Malik Nabers. The Giants interviewed Rome Odunze and Marvin Harrison Jr. as well, both of which impressed the Giants' top brass.

6- Joe Schoen Called Saquon Barkley to Tell Him to Test the Market

One of the most unique things we saw thus far is Joe Schoen calling Barkley to tell him he thought it was best that Saquon hit the open market. Schoen asked Saquon to give him his word that he would circle back and let the Giants know what offer he got. It was worth noting that he never gave Schoen a certain answer.

Next week, we'll potentially get to see if Saquon ever reached back out to the Giants.

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