The 2024 season is finally over for the New York Giants—officially, mercifully, and perhaps most importantly, painfully. What was meant to be a grand celebration of their 100th year in the NFL turned into a relentless nightmare, one filled with gut-wrenching losses, humiliating failures, and moments that will haunt the franchise for years to come.
If something could go wrong for the Giants this season, it did. And, to make matters worse, their downfall wasn’t just limited to their own missteps—it was amplified by the brutal success of a former star who once carried the hopes of the team on his back. Saquon Barkley, once the pride of New York, ended the season hoisting the Lombardi Trophy. The catch? He wasn’t doing it in Giants blue—he was celebrating as a Philadelphia Eagle.
Yes, you read that right. The face of the franchise for six years, the man who had once been the shining beacon of hope, left for their bitter NFC East rivals after general manager Joe Schoen refused to budge over a reported $1.5 million. The move stung, but what followed was even worse. Barkley didn’t just leave—he thrived. And not just in any ordinary way. He ran for over 2,000 yards in the regular season, made a compelling case for MVP, and snagged the Offensive Player of the Year award in the process.
And the dominance didn’t stop there. When the playoffs rolled around, Barkley continued his rampage. He didn’t just perform well—he shattered records. By the time the Super Bowl ended, he had surpassed Terrell Davis’ long-standing single-season rushing record (postseason included) of 2,476 yards, solidifying his place in history.
For Giants fans, this was beyond painful. It was the ultimate betrayal wrapped in a nightmare scenario. John Mara, the Giants' co-owner, reportedly lost more sleep than he’d care to admit over the entire fiasco. Watching Barkley celebrate on the biggest stage, in the jersey of their most hated rival, was a gut punch of the highest order.
Meanwhile, the Giants themselves couldn’t have had a worse season if they tried. From the first snap to the final whistle, it was an unrelenting mess. No rhythm, no spark, no hope. Every game seemed to be a new low, and by the time the season ended, they had become the laughingstock of the NFL.
The frustration wasn’t just about the losses—it was about how hopeless the team looked. There was no sense of direction, no clear path forward. And as they head into 2025, it’s hard to see where the turnaround could possibly begin. The roster has more holes than a sinking ship, and after a season filled with disaster after disaster, confidence in the front office is at an all-time low.
If the 2024 season was supposed to be a milestone year, it turned out to be a cruel joke instead. One of their greatest players ever just had the best season of his career—but for the wrong team. The Giants, on the other hand, are left searching for answers in a place that feels darker than ever before.
As the offseason begins, one thing is clear: the Giants need more than just a fresh start. They need a miracle.
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