The Facts: The roster for the Giants' rookie minicamp lists "RB" next to Barkley's name. Maybe it should say more. The No. 2 overall pick in this year's draft was hoping to prove that Friday, when he took the field for the first time in a Giants uniform. "Completely more than a running back," Barkley said after Friday morning's walkthrough. "... If you look at the past three years and you look at the history of the running back position -- of what [Ezekiel Elliott] and [Le'Veon Bell] are able to do -- when you look at those guys, they are more than running backs. I view myself as more than a running back."

Diehards Line:As ESPN.com's Jordan Raanan pointed out, this is the argument Bell, a three-time Pro Bowl running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers, has made as he lobbies for a long-term contract. Bell rushed for 1,291 yards and had 85 receptions last season. Barkley rushed for 1,271 yards last year at Penn State. He caught 54 passes for 632 yards and added two kickoff returns for touchdowns. It's this skill set that prompted the Giants to declare Barkley the best player in the draft. GM Dave Gettleman gave Barkley only his second perfect grade for a prospect; the other went to Peyton Manning in 1998. Gettleman said after making the pick two weeks ago that Barkley's presence alone should improve the running game, offensive line, passing game and even the defense by keeping that unit off the field.