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The not-so-obvious greatness of Saquon Barkley
I knew the Eagles were getting a talented running back, but didn't realize everything he would bring to the table.
Joe Giglio
February 13, 2025
I thought the Eagles spent big on a running back.
It turns out they invested in a savior.
No, I’m not talking about rushing yards, broken records or breakaway runs.
I’m talking about the not-so-obvious (but maybe should have been more obvious) value Barkley brought to the table. It doesn’t show up on a stat sheet. You’ll never hear about it when film is broken down. It has nothing to do with Pro Football Focus scores, All-Pro selections or future Hall of Fame debates.
But it was so evident when watching the NFL Mic’d Up Super Bowl 59 special on NFL Network.