Saquon Barkley is entering a completely different phase with the Philadelphia Eagles, and it’s no surprise. The running back went from a team where he might never have won a Super Bowl to securing a ring in his first season with the Eagles. He appears more motivated than ever, and the workload doesn’t faze him, as he’s ready to surpass his own record-breaking season of 2,504 rushing yards.
From Day 1 of training camp, the former Giants player has been highly active, with some days featuring heavier workloads than others. He runs, operates as a wide receiver, and his attitude is entirely different from what he showed in his first season with the Eagles.
Saquon Barkley is a different player from one year to the next
The NFL star running back hasn’t forgotten that just a year ago, he was the new guy, coming from a team with a losing culture and few playoff prospects. Everything is different in Philadelphia.
“I was kinda the newbie last year,” he said. “Getting my feet wet, seeing what my role is. But in New York, I was a captain for a long time there. I felt like the year, especially the year we went to the playoffs, that was big for us. We weren’t anywhere as talented as the team we have here.
“We’re trying to go out there and have another great year. I think it starts with competing here, especially when you’re going up against Vic and his defense and all those guys over there. And just getting better every day.”
Barkley shouted something at Jalen Carter, not before making a rushing play that ended with him talking to the ball in his hand.
“Just friendly competition,” said Carter when asked about the moment. “That’s what I like, just having a little energy in practice. We can’t hit each other, we don’t want to hurt each other like that, but just getting a little thud in, letting him know I was there, stuff like that. Just friendly competition.”
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