Saquon Barkley and the Philadelphia Eagles are starting to believe that they really have what it takes to win the Super Bowl this season.
It would be a very special moment for a player who chose to earn less money than was on offer elsewhere, just so that he had a more tangible chance of achieving his dream; winning the Super Bowl.
He spent around two years haggling with the New York Giants over a new contract and also ended up turning down lucrative offers from at least two franchises so that he could sign for the Eagles on a 37.75 million dollar contract.
Barkley himself has been talking about how important team spirit is as the Eagles try to topple the Chiefs’ recent dominance.
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“The only thing that matters is how you compete as a team,” Barkley said after Wednesday’s practice. “If you don’t have a great team, it won’t matter. I think I’m a prime example of that right now.”
Barkley taking in the moment
On Sunday, the Eagles will take on the Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship Game to see who goes to the Super Bowl.
“I let my day be Monday to appreciate it and soak it all in, but washed it at the same time to lock back in and get focused,” Barkley said.
“It would be amazing. It’s something that helps with the legacy play, with my name being mentioned and what I want to do and accomplish in this game. That doesn’t happen without taking care of what we’re going to take care of Sunday.”
Barkley is currently in need of 125 yards from scrimmage and 148 rushing yards to surpass Terrell Davis as the NFL’s single-season leader in both categories (regular season and playoffs combined).
“I’m aware of what the record is, how far or close I am,” Barkley said. “Win and move on. Numbers don’t matter. The only thing that matters is winning.”
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