The Jets and Giants both drafted players they believe can help make them Super Bowl contenders. Big Blue took Penn State running back Saquan Barkley with the No. 2 overall pick and Gang Green hope they have their quarterback of the future in USC’s Sam Darnold. Players on both teams tweeted their feelings about their new teammates with a large group of Giants expressing their excitement for the explosive back.
Giants
Um , of course !!!!!!!
Btw 26 in the big blue jersey WILLL be the number one sellin Jersey in America next year. Takin all bets!!!? @saquon can’t wait Lil brudda
— Odell Beckham Jr
Let’s get straight to it @saquon! Welcome to the @Giants!
— Sterling Shepard
LETS GOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!! @saquon !!!!!! #GiantsPride
— Davis Webb
Welcome to the fam big dawg !!!! @saquon
— Wayne Gallman II
Welcome to big blue @saquon I’m excited to see you work! Get ready to get this work in practice! Can’t get no more free Randy!!! (flexing arm) congrats and enjoy this time bro!
— Damon Harrison
Congrats to you @saquon man glad to have you part of the team…it’s a blessing for sure enjoy…tomorrow is work day (red 100 percent)
— Landon Collins
Jets
Sam Darnold!!!! Lets goooo!! Welcome to the fam!! Fight on
— Leonard Williams
Welcome to the squad Sam! Looking forward to having you on the squad. #pac12
— Jermaine Kearse
THATS MY QUARTERBACK! THATS MY TEAMMATE! #JetUp #GangGreen
— Darron Lee
Sam Darnold!!!! Jet UP
— Terrelle Pryor
