The Eagles appear ready to let star running back Saqon Barkley cut it loose in Friday's season opener vs. the Green Bay Packers.
PHILADELPHIA – Saquon Barkley made a run during Monday’s practice that forced Nick Sirianni to do a double-take. The Eagles coach was wearing sunglasses at the time, but after the run, he didn’t have them on anymore.“I’m like, ‘Alright, this is awesome that we got him here,’” said Sirianni. “Not only for the play that he brings to the field and the cut that he made at practice, but also his leadership and the person that we have.
“You can't get too caught up in Week 1. It's a long season, but we want to start the season off hot and start the season off fast. The way we can do that is by executing the game plan.” Barkley has looked so good, so healthy, and so fresh during training camp that the plan may need an alteration. At least for Week 1.
Because of the distance and concerns of traveling so far, Barkley’s close-knit family won’t see him play in person. They will be watching on TV.
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