The Philadelphia Eagles are headed to Super Bowl LIX but that storyline seems almost secondary to that of running back Saquon Barkley, his success, and how it reflects on the New York Giants.
Nearly a year removed from their split, it’s still the primary topic of conversation in NFL circles. Whether it’s Tom Brady, Austin Ekeler, or even Barkley’s own mother, everyone feels the need to chime in.
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Kyle Van Noy is the latest, adding his two cents during a recent episode of Yahoo Sports’ McCoy & Van Noy Podcast.
“I just want to give my kudos to Saquon. How he’s handled this whole situation has been just first-class,” Van Noy said. “Always love to the Giants, but he’s like, you know what, I got a new family. I got the Eagles. I’m gonna put the Eagles on my back like I did the Giants … and go all the way.
“He’s used this year as a middle finger year. I literally see that in his play, the enthusiasm he has each and every time he gets the ball.”
Long-time Philadelphia Eagles running back and Giants nemesis, LeSean McCoy, agreed.
“It would give me so much gratification,” he said of sticking it to a former team.
The mere thought of Barkley wearing an Eagles uniform was enough to cost Giants co-owner John Mara some sleep. One can only imagine how much he’s struggling right now with Barkley on the brink of winning the Eagles a title while everyone in football piles on.
