Jim Harbaugh & Co. Slapped With “Magic Number” to Sign Top Priority Saquon Barkley Amid Giants & Cowboys’ Threat

Saquon Barkley is the hottest player in the NFL trade market as of now. Earlier, his team New York Giants, had their reservations about meeting the financial demands of the running back in the previous off-season. However, when they realized the alluring appeal of the free agent after several teams voicing their interest in them, they best believed in securing him. Well, the Giants might be a little too late in their realization, as it was Barkley’s former teammate Cole Beasley who heavily stressed Barkley to sign with Giants biggest rival franchise, Dallas Cowboys, as revenge is the dish best served Cole.

Chargers’ head coach Jim Harbaugh is observing all this from a distance, devising his next move. As of now, Harbaugh’s dilemma is a public affair, as the reports claim that they are over the cap of their $45 million salary cap. While their priority remains their current roster, Harbaugh cannot simply overlook his mission to overhaul the Chargers. Hence, his interest in hiring Saquon Barkley is key to transforming his roster. The price, aka the ‘magic number’ to cast a spell on Barkley? Around 24-25 million, as projected by Jordan Renan, ESPN’s ‘Get Up’ guest.

When asked on the Up and Adams show about the opportunity, Saquon Barkley gave a positive reaction to working with Jim Harbaugh. “I got nothing but respect for coach Harbaugh. Obviously, the success he had in the NFL before playing against him in college. But hey, if the opportunity was able to present itself, I definitely wouldn’t be against it,” confessed he.

There is no bigger green flag that Jim Harbaugh needs other than a confirmation from the most in-vouge player himself. However, the summation of Spanos due salary caps with four of his veteran players, Joey Bosa, Khalil Mack, Keenan Allen, and Mike Williams, alone extends the $45 million salary cap put on the organization.

What can be Jim Harbaugh and Spanos’ next move?

The safest option for Harbaugh and Co. seems to be letting go of the four veterans. This will not only get them the trade value, giving them the extra flexibility to make the required changes in the roster but also would free them of the massive impending amount. While they are celebrated Chargers players, Harbaugh’s experience in working with the younger players would come to aid if they decide to hire others in their roster, if Mark, Willaims, Allen, and Bosa leave.

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Moreover, younger players like Morgan Fox would be eight times less expensive for the franchise than players like Mack, per Blot Beat. Hence, Jim Harbaugh making the announcement of trading the veteran players won’t come as a shock to the fans.

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