Tiki Barber expects Dexter Lawrence to remain with New York Giants
When all is said and done, Tiki Barber believes the New York Giants and NT Dexter Lawrence work something out, keeping him in East Rutherford.
The New York Giants received a trade request from Dexter Lawrence this week. Lawrence has arguably been the team's best and most consistent player over the last few years. Although head coach John Harbaugh was not surprised by the news, the request still alarmed many.
On Friday, former Giants running back Tiki Barber appeared at New Jersey Lottery's second annual Rock, Paper, Scissors tournament at American Dream Mall. While at the event, Barber spoke with Giants Wire and was asked whether he thought Dexter Lawrence would be in a Giants uniform this coming season, given the trade request earlier in the week. "I do expect him to be, and I want him to be in a Giants uniform," Barber said.
"We know if he's at his best, there's not very many better than him. But his contract and its timing sucks. His contract got passed multiple times immediately after signing.
"Last year was a disappointing year for him, and I think for the expectations for him. But he's still a great player. The last thing you want to do is move on from great players.