Jerome Bettis, when recently given the ability to use active players to create the ultimate running back, only needed one. The Steelers ' legend and Hall of Fame running back chose a two-time Pro Bowler who is on the short list of the NFL's best current backs. "I don't even have to build one," Bettis said.
"I've got one. Saquon Barkley . Just package him and ship him out to all 32, and we have a great one.
" Jerome Bettis was asked to build his Ultimate RB. His answer: "Well, I don't even have to build one. I got one.
Saquon Barkley. Just package him." @saquon | @Eagles pic.
twitter.com/no0c0iPeho It's easy to see why Bettis picked Barkley as his ultimate running back. At 6-foot and 232 pounds, Barkley has the strength to break tackles and grind out yards.
He also has impressive agility and speed that makes him a big-play threat every time he touches the ball. Barkley is also a solid pass catcher. He caught 139 passes during his final three seasons with the Giants and last season matched his career-high with four touchdown receptions.
During the Giants' upset win over the Vikings in the 2022 playoffs, Barkley actually had more yards receiving than rushing while playing a key role in the Giants' first postseason win since Super Bowl XLVI. In addition to his 56 receiving yards, Barkley ran for two scores in Big Blue's 31-24 win. Catch him if you can.
Saquon Barkley doing Saquon Barkley things. 📺 Watch Giants @ Vikings live now on Sky Sports NFL pic.twitter.
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