The Facts: As Barkley went in 2018, so went the Giants. But with a new season approaching, head coach Pat Shurmur appears to desire more offensive balance in how the Giants utilize Barkley. "I don't know about more," Shurmur told reporters on the Giants' opening day of organized team activities. "I think he had a big load a year ago, but it's best if we can spread the ball around."

Diehards Line: The 6-foot, 233-pound Barkley, who was named the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2018, certainly proved he could handle a big load despite running behind an inconsistent offensive line. Barkley totaled the sixth-highest offensive snaps (853) in the league during his rookie campaign in New York en route to finishing second in the league in rushing with 1,307 yards on 264 attempts. In addition to his rushing totals, which included 11 touchdowns, Barkley produced 91 catches for 721 yards and four touchdowns. His 91 receptions established a rookie running back record, surpassing Reggie Bush's previous high of 88 catches. Barkley's 2,028 total yards from scrimmage ranked as the most in the league the past season, and marked the third-highest total for a rookie in NFL history behind Pro Football Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson (2,212) and Edgerrin James (2,139). Still, the Giants seem to understand the importance of not wearing down Barkley, who plays a position susceptible to injury given the amount of high-impact hits on any given play. All that said, Barkley will remain a critical and central focus of the Giants' scheme. Draft accordingly.