Singletary says he feels “no pressure” because of who wore No. 26 before him
New York Giants running back Devin Singletary isn’t fazed by the task of stepping into big shoes by replacing former Giants star Saquon Barkley, who is now with the Philadelphia Eagles.
“For me, it’s playing ball. I’ve been doing this my whole life,” Singletary said Tuesday. “So, just be myself and go out there and have fun, but no pressure.”
As Singletary steps into the role previously held by Barkley, all eyes will be on him to see how he handles the pressure. Singletary is eager to showcase his talents to the Giants’ fan base.
“Very excited,” he said. “I’m trying not to be too anxious. I’m very excited.”
When asked what sets him apart from others, Singletary pointed to his mental toughness. “Mentally, I guess. I don’t know him [Barkley] personally, but I feel like my mental has always set me apart from a lot of people,” he said.
Having played for the Buffalo Bills when head coach Brian Daboll was offensive coordinator there, Singletary expressed confidence in his role within the offense.
“I’m very comfortable. I’d say just ready to get to it, ready to do whatever they need me to do so we can get some wins,” he said.
With two crucial games right at the beginning of the season, Singletary acknowledged the added pressure.
“Definitely want to get off to a fast start, starting this week,” he said. “We got a good opponent, good defense, a lot of pressure going to be coming our way, but definitely want to get off to a good start.”
Singletary and the Giants are preparing to face a Minnesota Vikings team known for their aggressive defense.
“I feel like they’re going to pressure us either way if we are running it or not,” Singletary said. “That’s just what they do. That’s what they’ve been known to do. But if we can get the run game going, that’ll definitely be helpful.”
