$160,000,000 Contract Sparks Le'Veon Bell's Outburst Against 'Bottom-Tier' Daniel Jones Amid Saquon Barkley Disrespect

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Fans and fellow running backs express frustration over Saquon Barkley's treatment in the New York Giants.

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Le'Veon Bell, with eight NFL seasons under his belt, empathizes with the physical toll of being a running back.

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Bell voices his views on Barkley and teammate Daniel Jones during the 'AP Pro Football Podcast.'

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According to Bell, Jones is in the "bottom tier" of NFL quarterbacks, not mediocre but below average.

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Bell questions the stark contrast between Barkley's $11 million deal and Jones' $40 million contract.

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Barkley, a top-tier running back, signed a one-year, $11 million deal with the Giants after a contract dispute.

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The Giants awarded Jones a four-year, $160 million extension, making him the second-highest paid QB in 2023.

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Barkley's $11 million salary ties him with Alvin Kamara as the third-highest among running backs for the year.

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