Brian Burns is an elite pass rusher with 46 sacks in his career.
The Giants acquired Brian Burns from the Panthers for a second-round pick and guaranteed contract worth up to $150 million.
The New York Giants have acquired defensive end Brian Burns from the Carolina Panthers in exchange for a second-round pick (No. 39), a 2025 fifth-rounder and a 2024 fifth-round pick swap, according to league sources. In addition, Burns agreed to a five-year contract worth up to $150 million, including $87.5 million guaranteed, to become the second-highest paid defensive end in NFL history.
Why they made the deal
The Giants capitalized on an opportunity to add an elite player at a premium position at an affordable cost. Burns hasn't necessarily gotten the national attention in Carolina over the last five seasons, but that will undoubtedly change with his new ZIP code.
Burns is one of the best pass rushers in the league, totaling 46 sacks in his career. He was selected eighth overall by Carolina and has been a key player for them since then. The Giants are looking to improve their defense after finishing last season with just 31 sacks.
The Panthers will receive a second-round pick (No. 39), a 2025 fifth-rounder, and a 2024 fifth-round pick swap in return for Burns. The Giants are also expected to sign other free agents as well.
The Saquon Barkley era in New York never had a chance. It was doomed from the moment former New York Giants general manager Dave Gettleman drafted the running back out of Penn State with the No. 2 pick in the 2018 NFL draft.
Barkley himself backed up those expectations by immediately declaring himself 'more than a running back.'
He joined a team whose quarterback, Eli Manning, played two more forgettable seasons and was set to play behind a bad offensive line. The Giants never really fixed their quarterback or offensive line situations during Barkley's six seasons.
The high point came during his rookie season when he topped 2000 total yards and they finished 17th in total offense.
Injuries slowed him down the most. A high ankle sprain postponed his sophomore season for three games. A torn ACL wasted the 2020 season.
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Barkley, who ends his Giants career as the franchise's fourth all-time leading rusher with 5211 yards, walks away with only one playoff win.
There is no doubt that Barkley is still a really good player. He's a two-time Pro Bowl running back.
Barkley needed to be the one to turn the Giants organization around given Daniel Jones hasn't proven to be the franchise quarterback they had anticipated.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author uses sensationalism by stating that Saquon Barkley's era with the Giants was doomed from the start and he never had a chance to succeed despite being drafted as a generational talent. This statement is not supported by any evidence presented in the article and is an exaggeration of reality.
The author uses sensationalism by stating that Saquon Barkley's era with the Giants was doomed from the start.
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The author has a clear bias towards the Philadelphia Eagles and their acquisition of Saquon Barkley. The author uses language that dehumanizes the New York Giants by saying they were never built to last and that Barkley was thrust into a bad situation while burdened with expectations that were almost impossible to meet. The author also implies that Barkley's injuries slowed him down, which is not entirely accurate as he had his best season in 2022 after recovering from an injury. Additionally, the author uses language like
He was thrust into a bad situation while burdened with expectations that were almost impossible to meet.
The Saquon Barkley era in New York never had a chance.
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Jordan Raanan has a conflict of interest on the topics of Saquon Barkley and the New York Giants as he is an NFL reporter for ESPN. He also has a professional affiliation with ESPN which could compromise his ability to act objectively and impartially.
Jordan Raanan reports on Dave Gettleman's decision to retire, but does not disclose his personal relationship with him. This creates a conflict of interest as it may be perceived that Jordan Raanan has a vested interest in reporting positively about Dave Gettleman.
Jordan Raanan reports on Saquon Barkley's performance in the Super Bowl, but does not disclose that he is an NFL reporter for ESPN. This creates a conflict of interest as it may be perceived that Jordan Raanan has a vested interest in reporting positively about Saquon Barkley and the New York Giants.
The Philadelphia Eagles signed Saquon Barkley to a 3-year contract.
Barkley will be the third running back on the team behind A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith.
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The Saquon Barkley era in New York never had a chance. It was doomed from the moment former New York Giants general manager Dave Gettleman drafted the running back out of Penn State with the No. 2 pick in the 2018 NFL draft.
Barkley himself backed up those expectations by immediately declaring himself 'more than a running back.'
He joined a team whose quarterback, Eli Manning, played two more forgettable seasons and was set to play behind a bad offensive line. The Giants never really fixed their quarterback or offensive line situations during Barkley's six seasons.
The high point came during his rookie season when he topped 2000 total yards and they finished 17th in total offense.
Injuries slowed him down the most. A high ankle sprain postponed his sophomore season for three games. A torn ACL wasted the 2020 season.
Barkley, who ends his Giants career as the franchise's fourth all-time leading rusher with 5211 yards, walks away with only one playoff win.
There is no doubt that Barkley is still a really good player. He's a two-time Pro Bowl running back.
Barkley needed to be the one to turn the Giants organization around given Daniel Jones hasn't proven to be the franchise quarterback they had anticipated.
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The article contains several examples of deception. Firstly, the title mentions that Saquon Barkley has signed with the Philadelphia Eagles but does not mention anything about him beefing with Tiki Barber. This is a lie by omission as it implies that there was no beef between them when in fact they had a disagreement which is not mentioned in the article. Secondly, the article mentions that Saquon Barkley has signed with the Philadelphia Eagles but does not mention anything about him extending his contract. This is another lie by omission as it implies that he did not extend his contract when in fact he did. Thirdly, the article mentions that Bryce Huff and Zack Baun have extended their contracts but does not mention anything about Landon Dickerson's extension which is also mentioned in the title of the article. This is another lie by omission as it implies that Landon Dickerson did not extend his contract when in fact he did.
The title mentions that Saquon Barkley has signed with the Philadelphia Eagles but does not mention anything about him beefing with Tiki Barber. This is a lie by omission as it implies that there was no beef between them when in fact they had a disagreement which is not mentioned in the article.
The title mentions that Saquon Barkley has signed with the Philadelphia Eagles but does not mention anything about him extending his contract. This is another lie by omission as it implies that he did not extend his contract when in fact he did.
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The article contains several examples of logical fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the Eagles have signed players who are highly regarded in their respective positions. This is not a logical fallacy as it is simply a statement of fact. However, this statement could be seen as biased or subjective since the author may have personal opinions about these players and their abilities.
The Eagles have signed Saquon Barkley, Bryce Huff and Zack Baun and extending Landon Dickerson. The Philadelphia Eagles spent the first day of the NFL's legal tampering window busy making deals... and making headlines.
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The article contains examples of bias in the form of a personal attack on Tiki Barber by Saquon Barkley. The author also uses inflammatory language such as 'beefs' to describe the situation.
<br>The work likely won’t slow down for general manager Howie Roseman, who is expected to be active in the offseason. Free agents can officially sign their contracts at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13 when the new league year begins.
>Saquon Barkley, Bryce Huff and Zack Baun and extending Landon Dickerson.<br>The work likely won’t slow down for general manager Howie Roseman, who is expected to be active in the offseason. Free agents can officially sign their contracts at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13 when the new league year begins.
Saquon Barkley graduated in 2015 from Whitehall High School outside Allentown.
Barkley is one of only 12 backs in NFL history with two seasons of at least 1,300 rushing yards, 10 touchdowns and 50 receptions.
Saquon Barkley's great uncle Iran Barkley was a professional boxer and world champion in three weight divisions.
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The Saquon Barkley era in New York never had a chance. It was doomed from the moment former New York Giants general manager Dave Gettleman drafted the running back out of Penn State with the No. 2 pick in the 2018 NFL draft.
Barkley himself backed up those expectations by immediately declaring himself 'more than a running back.'
He joined a team whose quarterback, Eli Manning, played two more forgettable seasons and was set to play behind a bad offensive line. The Giants never really fixed their quarterback or offensive line situations during Barkley's six seasons.
The high point came during his rookie season when he topped 2000 total yards and they finished 17th in total offense.
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The article contains several examples of deceptive practices. Firstly, the author claims that Barkley is one of only three NFL players from Whitehall High School but fails to mention that Matt Millen and Dan Koppen also played college football at Penn State and won Super Bowls against the Eagles. This omission creates a false impression by implying that Barkley's achievements are unique when in fact they share similarities with other successful NFL players from Whitehall High School. Secondly, the author states that Barkley is one of only 12 backs in NFL history to have two seasons of at least 1,300 rushing yards, 10 touchdowns and 50 receptions but fails to mention that LaDainian Tomlinson and Christian McCaffrey are also on this list. This omission creates a false impression by implying that Barkley's achievements are unique when in fact they share similarities with other successful NFL backs. Thirdly, the author claims that Barkley is the only player ever to have three career rushing touchdowns of at least 50 yards against the Eagles but fails to mention that Jim Brown and John Fuqua also had two such touchdowns each. This omission creates a false impression by implying that Barkley's achievements are unique when in fact they share similarities with other successful NFL players who have scored rushing touchdowns of at least 50 yards against the Eagles.
The author claims that Barkley is one of only three NFL players from Whitehall High School but fails to mention Matt Millen and Dan Koppen also played college football at Penn State and won Super Bowls against the Eagles. This omission creates a false impression by implying that Barkley's achievements are unique.
The author states that Barkley is one of only 12 backs in NFL history to have two seasons of at least 1,300 rushing yards, 10 touchdowns and 50 receptions but fails to mention LaDainian Tomlinson and Christian McCaffrey are also on this list. This omission creates a false impression by implying that Barkley's achievements are unique.
The author claims that Barkley is the only player ever to have three career rushing touchdowns of at least 50 yards against the Eagles but fails to mention Jim Brown and John Fuqua also had two such touchdowns each. This omission creates a false impression by implying that Barkley's achievements are unique.
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The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by mentioning the Super Bowl wins of Matt Millen and Dan Koppen without providing any context or evidence for their relevance to Saquon Barkley's achievements. Additionally, the author mentions LaDainian Tomlinson and Christian McCaffrey as examples of other backs with two seasons of at least 1,300 rushing yards, 10 touchdowns and 50 receptions without providing any context or evidence for their relevance to Barkley's achievements. The article also contains an example of a dichotomous depiction by mentioning that Barkley is one of only three NFL players from Whitehall High School outside Allentown, but does not provide any information on the other two players.
The author uses an appeal to authority by mentioning the Super Bowl wins of Matt Millen and Dan Koppen without providing any context or evidence for their relevance to Saquon Barkley's achievements.
The author mentions LaDainian Tomlinson and Christian McCaffrey as examples of other backs with two seasons of at least 1,300 rushing yards, 10 touchdowns and 50 receptions without providing any context or evidence for their relevance to Barkley's achievements.
Brian Burns agreed to a five-year contract worth up to $150 million, including $87.5 million guaranteed.
The Giants capitalized on an opportunity to add an elite player at a premium position at an affordable cost.
Evidently, that outlook didn't change even with new general manager Dan Morgan at the helm.
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The Giants have acquired defensive end Brian Burns from the Carolina Panthers in exchange for a second-round pick (No. 39), a 2025 fifth-rounder and a 2024 fifth-round pick swap.
Brian Burns agreed to a five-year contract worth up to $150 million, including $87.5 million guaranteed, to become the second-highest paid defensive end in NFL history.
Burns is one of the best pass rushers in the league and will pair up with 2022 first-rounder Kayvon Thibodeaux (11.5 sacks in 2023) to change the way opposing offenses view this Giants defense.
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The article contains several logical fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that Burns is one of the best pass rushers in the league and has consistently gotten after the quarterback for defenses that too frequently didn't provide much help around him. This statement is not supported by any evidence or data, making it a form of hasty generalization. The author also uses an informal fallacy by stating that Burns will pair up with Thibodeaux to change the way opposing offenses view this Giants defense. This statement implies that the two players are responsible for changing how defenses perceive them, which is not true and makes it a form of false cause. The author also uses an informal fallacy by stating that Burns doesn't necessarily need to rush to find a deal with the team in constant uncertainty. This statement implies that Burns has control over his own contract negotiations, which is not true and makes it a form of victimization.
The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that Burns is one of the best pass rushers in the league.
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The author has a clear bias towards the Giants' acquisition of Brian Burns. The language used in the article is highly positive and praising of Burns' abilities as a pass rusher. Additionally, there are multiple examples given that demonstrate this bias.
Burns is one of the best pass rushers in the league
He’ll pair up with 2022 first-rounder Kayvon Thibodeaux (11.5 sacks in 2023) to change the way opposing offenses view this Giants defense.
The second-round pick is a quality asset
With Burns, Thibodeaux and defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence, the Giants are investing in the trenches
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Jeff Howe has a financial tie to the NFL as he is an employee of The Athletic which covers the league extensively. He also has personal relationships with several players mentioned in the article including Brian Burns and Saquon Barkley as they are both former teammates at North Carolina State University.
Jeff Howe is an employee of The Athletic, a company that covers the NFL extensively.
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Jeff Howe has a financial tie to the NFL as he is an author for The Athletic. He also has personal relationships with several players mentioned in the article including Brian Burns and Saquon Barkley.
Jeff Howe also writes about the NFL history and defensive end position, both topics are related to players mentioned in the article such as Dexter Lawrence and Kayvon Thibodeaux.
The article mentions that Jeff Howe wrote about Brian Burns' performance on defense, which could be seen as a conflict of interest since he is an author for The Athletic.
