So Saquon gets hurt in the first play of the playoffs so there’s no record or Superbowl. I’m with Seth Joyner players aren’t supposed to play scared or worried about he hurt
I personally didn't think Jalen was going to play regardless of health. There is ZERO reason to play Barkley, Hurts or Goddert. Go into the first playoff game with your starting offense. Not many teams can say they have a fully healthy roster by the playoffs. Besides, it's Tanner Time. Let the man throw four more tuddies. Go Birds!
This was a terrible decision!!! You have a 40 year record right in front on your face!! They are not guaranteed to win anything by resting! The momentum/edge the team would’ve gained would had been tremendous!!!
Exactly, if Hurts is out for a while, I think the Eagles have resigned themselves to the fact that the season is over anyway. Oh well, it was decided at an owner's meeting before the season started that the Chiefs were going to win the Super Bowl anyway. I think it will be a repeat of Super Bowl IV where the Chiefs will again beat the Vikings.
It was the wrong decision, period because if they don't win the SUPER BOWL or get there, they gonna talk about this again. Also if u rest him and he gets injury in the WILD CARD game, then what difference because in ANY game you can get injured and what he has accomplish, not many RB's reached 2k yards... so i don't agree with it especially how Dickerson has been running his mouth SMH...
The Eagles better win the Superbowl. If they lose in the playoffs, this whole season will be a waste. Barkley will NEVER get another chance at this record.
@@rdblk84 I hope they do win the SB, too. Never say never about breaking Dickerson's record, though. Everything happens and is decided upon for a reason. Saquon has had an incredible season. He broke LeSean McCoy's records, he passed 2k yards, and he's a big reason why the Eagles have been successful.
Who cares about saquan getting the record? I want a super that's it. If saquan got the record and we don't win the super bowl this whole season would be a waste. Super bowl is the ONLY thing that matters
If that is the case with regard to Hurts it seems like the Eagles are packing it in. If they lose to the Giants - which is likely - and Washington beats Dallas - which they will - Washington will have all the momentum going into the playoffs. If the Eagles enter the playoffs flat and rusty without their starting QB, they are done regardless.
@iomis2001 that was last year. This game means something. It means putting the eagles in the history books on a record that might not ever get broken again. That means something.
I would've played him in the first half to get that record. I understand the bigger picture of getting the Super Bowl and haven't had a bye week since Week 5 but injuries can happen during the playoffs and this was one time opportunity. They just made Eric Dickerson happy after the comments he just made. This team must win the Super Bowl or this whole season is a major failure him not breaking that record and winning the MVP. I'm sick and tired QB's getting this award and getting any recognition the other positions. So I totally disagree this decision that we're not gonna witness history.
Man, beat the record and then pull every starter. Stand as a team and send a message. Records are meant to be broken. History is meant to be made. Not scared of. Let that man make history. Nothing is promised in the playoffs. And E.Dickerson doesn't want him to. That is a reason right there, Fly Eagles Fly.
I've been an eagle fan for over 50 years. Everyone needs to get out of their own head. For me this was the right decision. If you go for the record then you need to play every starter and then you risk injury to all starters. Sit back and enjoy the ride. Fly Eagles Fly
I’m against it also but we went to the bowl without Saquan it’s not like we couldn’t make it back to the bowl without him either so don’t lie to yourselves
Who’s not saying that by this time next year he doesn’t break the record! And become the first back in NFL history to go back to back 2K seasons while beating the rushing record. And possibly going for a back to back Super Bowl wins? I’m an Eagles fan for life. And I’m always looking for best in this team. Fly Eagles Fly 🦅 🦅
I may not agree with it, but I respect the decision. I just want a Superbowl. Barkley is a true gentleman and does what is best for the team, so I am good with this.
If hurts can play, let him , maybe a half. Then put McKee in. Then all 2nd stringers I don't even really care if the Eagles win this game, as long as everybody comes out healthy.
I understand both sides..however I feel like everything has aligned to break the record. Also the fans will rip the coaches and front office if they lose in the playoffs and don’t get a ring or the record..
Nick & the front office took that moment from Saquon and from the fans. The moment to see the joy on Saquon’s face and to see and hear the Linc erupt with the sound of 70K strong cheering him on- the team took that chance away from Barkley and the fans. And instead we operate from a place of fear of a injury.. Not inspiring 😒 I’m sad for Saquon and actually deeply disappointed as a fan. Saquon has got us to this point- the Birds owe him (and the fans) an opportunity to make history!
The right decision is stick to the plan. Don’t get off track with temptations of glory. Only one of the 8 2k rushers has ever won the Super Bowl. You wanna make history? Then rest up son, and put everything into this playoff run.
Mark my words man this decision will be a mistake! It doesn’t matter what you do the Super Bowl is not promised!! You should take advantage of once in a lifetime opportunities when you have them in front of you! But oh well wishing for the best either way!
All I hear is the risk is the risk that but yet you can get injured getting out of bed. You can get injured walking down the damn street like are you for real?
One fact that was never addressed, the previous 8 members of the 2000 yard club never were able to repeat their performance, with all the years wasted in NY behind inferior Offensive lines, this is almost certainly Saquon's one & only chance to break the 40 year old record. I sure hope this was discussed with the offensive unit or at least Cam Jurgens and Mekhi Becton as I know Landon Dickerson and Jordan Mailata were in favor of helping Saquon achieve this record. I do understand the decision, but a week of rest is no guarantee of a Super Bowl. Oh well, mad props to Saquon on the 2K Club membership. Philadelphia definitely wants another Lombardi trophy and I get that. I am sure that the early bye was a deciding factor but ultimately came down to Saquon's humility and putting the team's needs first. We have the best locker room/ culture in the league (IMHO) ! Fly Eagles, Fly!
It's not the correct choice...playing scared is not a winners mentality. Sirianni is scared of greatness and that's why he will always make the wrong decisions
Sirianni does what Lurie tells him to do. It was decided before the season began at an owner's meeting that the new Patriots - the Chiefs - would win another Super Bowl. The REAL drama in the NFL/NFC, is will the lowly Detroit Lions finally make it to the big game, or will the Vikings have a chance at revenge against the Chiefs for losing to them in Super Bowl IV, and thereby giving the Vikings their first title.
I think it’s a good idea to give second string players playing time in case of injuries during the playoffs. It would be great to play some of the starters so the second string could get some experience playing with them. It’s smart to rest barkly and if hurts is still in concussion protocol it’s not even the coach’s decision. Not much to do about that.
I was leaning toward going for the record, it being a once in a lifetime opportunity and all, but there really was no perfect answer to this question. At least not one that would have satisfied everyone. Going the safe route, avoiding injury, resting starters, and moving on to the playoffs and ultimately the Super Bowl at full strength makes complete sense and is the team-centered thing to do. It's sad for Saquon, the OL and the fans, but if he had got the record and missed the Super Bowl I think we all would have felt just as bad about that if not worse. This is not my preference, but I get it and I can live with it. GO BIRDS!!!
no wrong decision hurts needs the reps it will be 3 weeks before he plays..what if the eagles needed this game to make the playoffs then saquon would play even if he had 2500 yards. why are the eagles playing scared this will cost them hurts will be rusty.
I hope they're just leading everybody on and bring him out on Sunday to break it because it's a horrible decision I knew something was wrong when they took him out of the game as soon as he got 2000
Getting the record would be less special anyway since there's an extra game in the regular season. Going into the post season healthy is more important.
@@enoch927able bro losing to the giants in the regular szn doesn't make us lose the sb and a record doesn't matter for the sb in unless having a bad record very you don't know ball kid
That sucks! I’m a Steelers fan but a football fan too! This man ran his best for this team and you can’t reward him for effort!? Wow! Let him play the 1st half and sit him in the 2nd! As for Super Bowl, thats no guarantee this record is attainable! Shaquan Barkley deserves at lease 1st half to try. When guys trying to make Bonus incentives they go for it and the game ment nothing! What’s the difference? This man is chasing history and you screw him!? I guess Hank Aaron should’ve not broken babe Ruth record! Just staying, once in a lifetime is just that! Only 9 RBs ever had 2k seasons and with one regular season game left, you tank him instead of thank him👎🏽
what happens if saquon gets hurt in the playoffs does that mean the eagles are automatically finished....as a team you need to be prepared to proceed without key players being on the field
In my opinion it’s the right decision it’s all good chasing records, but the Most Important Goal is to get to The Super Bowl and Winning The Damn Thing!!!!! 🦅 #GoEagles
It's the wrong decision. The philadelphia way is to be agressive. This moves screams weak and conservative. It shows fear. It shows lack of confidence in the rest of the team if we need Barkley to be healthy. Sounds like a first round exit to me. They just showed fear and our opponents week 1 of the playoffs will expose it.
Him getting this record means EVERYONE has to play. He's not getting 100+ yds with backup linemen and 3rd string WR's out on the field when the Giants are going to stack 12 men... yes 12 men... in that box just out of literal spite. Saquon has already humiliated that organization to no end with his out of this world performance this year. They will try absolutely everything in there power not to make this an exclamation point game for him. On top of that, winning this game actually hurts the Giants draft status, so this game is not only meaningless for them, but has NEGATIVE value in terms of winning. I literally laugh out loud everytime someone just put "him" on the field for a half and let him try. I guarantee the way this game is lining up in terms of the situation that having him try and get this record will be one of the dumbest decisions of all time.
People talking about chasing the record have never played a team sport once in their life. One person‘s desires do not cancel out the goal of the team.
Dumb ass take. The whole team wants to break it not just one person. Hes 100 yards away, he can do that in a quarter or a half against the Giants. 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
It's possible like Shannon Sharpe said that they're trying to stop him from getting it because of contract incentives and or leverage if he comes at the end of the contract for more money he could say oh I broke the record I deserve such and such million they can say no your number nine on the 2000 yard leading rushers
Weather Saquon plays or not Jalen desperately needs some reps he needs at least one quarter of action to get back into the flow with his teammates and get his rhythm 🎶 on point BE ABOUT IT 🙌🦅💯🔥
Saquon will break Terrell Davis record for must rushing yards in regular season plus playoffs for a single season. It’s 2,476 set in 1996 . Plus we winning the bowl . Go birds 🦅
The NFL is a business of winning and the business of each team is winning a Superbowl above everything else, unless you're the Cowboys and the Raiders then it's a business of getting the fans to buy the merch and make the owners money.
“Once more away from the breach, my friends!” ??? Nope it is “into the breach”. “If we are marked to die, we are enough to do our country loss, but if to live, the fewer men, the greater share of honor.” Never speak of football as any kind of manly, gladiatorial, warrior game again.
It’s by far the worst decision Eagles Franchise has made since idk Chip Kelly maybe. This is NOT what’s best for the Football Team. There is a major factor that comes into play, and it’s a Factor that can not be quantified statistically it’s team morale (maybe that’s what you were referring to with the flying on all cylinders comment) . There is no single player injury that is worse then killing a team morale. That what this decision does. The whole team was for Saquon Breaking this record. Eagles not at least giving it a attempt is is unacceptable and a morale killer, even if he didn’t break the record give him a chance. Saquon is not ok with this, I’m sure he is devastated, we are keeping him from being a all time great RB and now he will just be m another good RB. We have a chance for greatness, and we are showing the world we are to cowardly to go take it. Why did the Patriots play game 16 that year they went undefeated, they were attempting to be great. Again the issue is team morale, is not something that can be displayed statistically, therefore it’s typically not given the weight it deserves. Example are the 2017 Eagles who lost their MVP caliber QB, yet the team morale was through the roof as the “Under Dogs” and we won’t the SB. That’s why this is a horrible mistake. Recognizing and understanding your team morale and what’s contributing to keep the more morale as high as possible, is typical what separates the Good Coaches from the Great Coaches. *Please Excuse any grammatical mistakes, misplaced or missing punctuation and misspelled words. I was relishing and didn’t proof read 😅.
Quite Frankly & Clearly Taylor Swift & The Chiefs Don't Own The NFL, Roger Goddell Does. All Things Aren't Given To Anyone, It's Earned. That's Why The Eagles Are Going To Get Ready To Win The Whole Thing.
He can try, but talent only gets you so far, alot of luck involved too with avoiding injury not just to him but all the best o linemen for an entire season
Its not just worrying about Saquon getting hurt. Any key starter goes down its a disaster. He got the 2k yards only 9th player to do it. Besides, OJ rushing record in 14 games is real record. Everyone of you saying this is wrong decision would be calling Siriani an idiot if any key player goes down. You can't have it both ways
This is a once in a lifetime chance to break this tough record. He only needs 101 yards to get it and these players and coaches wanting to sit out is selfish. This is so stupid. They better win it all because sacrificing this chance to break the longest existing record is stupid and everyone who is saying we're young we have time are idiots. It's best for the team to be a part of breaking this long record. Jalen hasn't played in forever and he better not come out like trash. These starters that wanted to sit out better not come out soft. If if if, too many ifs. What happens if they go down in the first round with injuries?? Talk about what if. Y'all thought we'd make it back to the superbowl after we lost and look at what happened. They better win this playoff game in two weeks.
A lot of IF.i got one if.what if they don't win the SB?now they're obligated to win that's pressure..and you can see that Barkley want it I hope he doesn't loose the locker room
It's the right thing. This is about winning the super bowl. Barkley is one of the greatest running backs in NFL history. He don't need a record to justify that. Barry Sanders choose not to break the record. All you idiots thats why fans are idiots. Barkley is a 1st ballet hall of famer. Get over it
Man, im a Giants fan and no, this is the wrong decision, let him get it, he wont have this chance again, he could go down round one in the playoffs, or what if yall lose in round 2? Then you stopped him for nothing. We already know yall throwing the game to screw our draft position even more, but give him a half to do it
I was hoping they'd sit him out. I knew that there was a chance, in a meeting with the Giants. The Giants would possibly TRY to injure Saquon in that game. This was a good choice by the Eagles.
the giants wouldn't try to injure him these players are friends , they probably talk to each other after games on the phone..... this is not the old NFL if it were yes that's possible (bounty hunting) but not with the new nfl players they're not going to go out there especially ex teammates to try to hurt barkely
You're wrong. Defenses try to knock the opposing QB out of the game w/legal hits or borderline ones all the time. They are not friends. And it wouldn't matter if they were.
Superbowl is not guaranteed either way, this record is pretty much a guarantee. Not going for the record is a huge mistake. You and everyone else will look back, if the Eagles get bounced out of the playoffs, and say they should have gotten the record.
Goedert is as bad as Joel Embiid when it comes to being injured every year ! Sometimes he gets hurt twice in 1 season ! Can't Help the Club from the tub !
Why did they pull him out of the game in Dallas and guys and Jalen hit his head less than Tua and i would rather see Tanner start in playoffs because Jalen is not the answer here he has a garbage arm and does not see the field AT ALL Hurts NEEDS TO PLAY...WHATEVER!!
This is a mistake. You don't change what you've been doing that got you there. The opportunity to make history & use that to galvanize & catapult the team into a Superbowl run will go down as an absolute folly. Playing devil's advocate what if they play Washington in the 1st round & get beat again? Nick won't have a job in Philly unless he wins the Superbowl.
full health doesn't guarantee a superbowl win.... when the chiefs beat the eagles in the superbowl was patrick mahomes fully healthy ? didn't he get hurt at the end of the half and come back and beat us. full health doesn't guarantee anything.... the better team wins
With the decision now made, I hope that means that practice will be intense enough (not too much, though) to where no one is rusty. I don't think that missing one game will do that, imo. The coaches should still amp things up just in case, though. As for Jalen, he'll most likely play in the Wild Card round. But, I don't think he'll play for the entire time. He could play in the first half, and then McKee (since Kenny is dealing with a rib injury) plays in the second half to win the game. They could do that for the divisional round, too. That way, Hurts can get back into his rhythm.
Ughhh smfh 😔 🤬 I can not believe this shit it’s baffling 😢what it’s a 40 year old record it’s more likely he break the record than the eagles win the super-bowl I’m so sick of this soft ass NFL I don’t like the decision that a guy who never played in the game has to make 😩
Remember we didn't have brown last season in the playoffs. This is exactly why the higher ups are definitely remembering last week 18 ...same team too! We need Saquon to go all the way!
Do you think the Eagles made the correct decision?
If we win the Super Bowl, all will be fine. If we don’t he’ll regret it.
Absolutely the right decision
Yes, better to play for a championship than breaking records
yes
Absolutely ridiculous, super bowls are not guaranteed…
Dallas Goedert needs to stay healthy man. He's injured every year.
Shoutout to Saquon on a tremendous season!
So Saquon gets hurt in the first play of the playoffs so there’s no record or Superbowl. I’m with Seth Joyner players aren’t supposed to play scared or worried about he hurt
I personally didn't think Jalen was going to play regardless of health. There is ZERO reason to play Barkley, Hurts or Goddert. Go into the first playoff game with your starting offense. Not many teams can say they have a fully healthy roster by the playoffs. Besides, it's Tanner Time. Let the man throw four more tuddies. Go Birds!
This was a terrible decision!!! You have a 40 year record right in front on your face!! They are not guaranteed to win anything by resting! The momentum/edge the team would’ve gained would had been tremendous!!!
Exactly, if Hurts is out for a while, I think the Eagles have resigned themselves to the fact that the season is over anyway. Oh well, it was decided at an owner's meeting before the season started that the Chiefs were going to win the Super Bowl anyway. I think it will be a repeat of Super Bowl IV where the Chiefs will again beat the Vikings.
It was the wrong decision, period because if they don't win the SUPER BOWL or get there, they gonna talk about this again. Also if u rest him and he gets injury in the WILD CARD game, then what difference because in ANY game you can get injured and what he has accomplish, not many RB's reached 2k yards... so i don't agree with it especially how Dickerson has been running his mouth SMH...
The Eagles better win the Superbowl. If they lose in the playoffs, this whole season will be a waste. Barkley will NEVER get another chance at this record.
He's with us for the next 2 years. He can have a chance again.
The eagles are young and are entering their prime, they are gonna be good for years
@@rdblk84 I hope they do win the SB, too. Never say never about breaking Dickerson's record, though. Everything happens and is decided upon for a reason. Saquon has had an incredible season. He broke LeSean McCoy's records, he passed 2k yards, and he's a big reason why the Eagles have been successful.
@@sava898this is gonna be the best chance he will ever have. PERIOD.
Who cares about saquan getting the record? I want a super that's it. If saquan got the record and we don't win the super bowl this whole season would be a waste. Super bowl is the ONLY thing that matters
He said probably, I don't think he actually rests him
I hope he's playing reverse psychology
After this week and come GameDay Saquon is padded up i will be so hype lol
I’m still holding out hope lol
YESSS this was the right call.. Lets 🙏🙏they get that far..
I THINK THIS IS A MISTAKE!! GO GET THE RECORD!! HURTZ IS GOIN TO MISS ALMOST A MONTH!! THAT SCARES ME MORE THAN ANYTHING
If that is the case with regard to Hurts it seems like the Eagles are packing it in. If they lose to the Giants - which is likely - and Washington beats Dallas - which they will - Washington will have all the momentum going into the playoffs. If the Eagles enter the playoffs flat and rusty without their starting QB, they are done regardless.
"YOU PLAY TO WIN THE GAME!"
Teams should put in every effort to win every game, they owe the fans that.
Exactly it shows lack of confidence in the rest of the team. We are about to get exposed.
Thats stupid when the game means nothing.
@iomis2001 that was last year. This game means something. It means putting the eagles in the history books on a record that might not ever get broken again. That means something.
I know this is a fkn regular season game it counts on the record
The NFL has NEVER been about the fans, where have you been?
I would've played him in the first half to get that record. I understand the bigger picture of getting the Super Bowl and haven't had a bye week since Week 5 but injuries can happen during the playoffs and this was one time opportunity. They just made Eric Dickerson happy after the comments he just made. This team must win the Super Bowl or this whole season is a major failure him not breaking that record and winning the MVP. I'm sick and tired QB's getting this award and getting any recognition the other positions. So I totally disagree this decision that we're not gonna witness history.
Man, beat the record and then pull every starter. Stand as a team and send a message. Records are meant to be broken. History is meant to be made. Not scared of. Let that man make history. Nothing is promised in the playoffs. And E.Dickerson doesn't want him to. That is a reason right there, Fly Eagles Fly.
Sofft decision. Superbowl ain't guaranteed
Thank you
I've been an eagle fan for over 50 years. Everyone needs to get out of their own head. For me this was the right decision. If you go for the record then you need to play every starter and then you risk injury to all starters. Sit back and enjoy the ride. Fly Eagles Fly
Exactly
The fact so many non-Eagles fans will be annoyed by this tells me this is the right decision, lol.
If you don't get to the Superbowl what then? Let's say y'all get bounced by the Vikings what then?
I’m against it also but we went to the bowl without Saquan it’s not like we couldn’t make it back to the bowl without him either so don’t lie to yourselves
Who’s not saying that by this time next year he doesn’t break the record!
And become the first back in NFL history to go back to back 2K seasons while beating the rushing record. And possibly going for a back to back Super Bowl wins?
I’m an Eagles fan for life. And I’m always looking for best in this team.
Fly Eagles Fly 🦅 🦅
I may not agree with it, but I respect the decision. I just want a Superbowl. Barkley is a true gentleman and does what is best for the team, so I am good with this.
101 yards that's all he needs!
SO NO RECORD IS LEGIT SO WHAT IS THE POINT OF KEEPING TRACK OF THEM
Absolutely the right decision. What's the #1 goal of any team in any sport? Winning the trophy. Not " let's see how many records we can break."
If hurts can play, let him , maybe a half. Then put McKee in. Then all 2nd stringers I don't even really care if the Eagles win this game, as long as everybody comes out healthy.
Saquon deserves this chance
I understand both sides..however I feel like everything has aligned to break the record. Also the fans will rip the coaches and front office if they lose in the playoffs and don’t get a ring or the record..
Nick & the front office took that moment from Saquon and from the fans. The moment to see the joy on Saquon’s face and to see and hear the Linc erupt with the sound of 70K strong cheering him on- the team took that chance away from Barkley and the fans. And instead we operate from a place of fear of a injury.. Not inspiring 😒 I’m sad for Saquon and actually deeply disappointed as a fan. Saquon has got us to this point- the Birds owe him (and the fans) an opportunity to make history!
The right decision is stick to the plan. Don’t get off track with temptations of glory. Only one of the 8 2k rushers has ever won the Super Bowl. You wanna make history? Then rest up son, and put everything into this playoff run.
Good rest him… it only takes 1 play to get injured, let’s win this SB
You say that it takes one play. Have you thought about getting injured in the playoffs?
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Mark my words man this decision will be a mistake! It doesn’t matter what you do the Super Bowl is not promised!! You should take advantage of once in a lifetime opportunities when you have them in front of you! But oh well wishing for the best either way!
This still DOESN'T mean SAQUON could not do this again..lets been realistic here it could happen again.💚🦅💚
It never happened again for the other 8
says the guy that got to the superbowl in his first season but never returns 20yrs later into his career
All I hear is the risk is the risk that but yet you can get injured getting out of bed. You can get injured walking down the damn street like are you for real?
One fact that was never addressed, the previous 8 members of the 2000 yard club never were able to repeat their performance, with all the years wasted in NY behind inferior Offensive lines, this is almost certainly Saquon's one & only chance to break the 40 year old record. I sure hope this was discussed with the offensive unit or at least Cam Jurgens and Mekhi Becton as I know Landon Dickerson and Jordan Mailata were in favor of helping Saquon achieve this record. I do understand the decision, but a week of rest is no guarantee of a Super Bowl. Oh well, mad props to Saquon on the 2K Club membership. Philadelphia definitely wants another Lombardi trophy and I get that. I am sure that the early bye was a deciding factor but ultimately came down to Saquon's humility and putting the team's needs first. We have the best locker room/ culture in the league (IMHO) ! Fly Eagles, Fly!
It's not the correct choice...playing scared is not a winners mentality. Sirianni is scared of greatness and that's why he will always make the wrong decisions
Sirianni does what Lurie tells him to do. It was decided before the season began at an owner's meeting that the new Patriots - the Chiefs - would win another Super Bowl. The REAL drama in the NFL/NFC, is will the lowly Detroit Lions finally make it to the big game, or will the Vikings have a chance at revenge against the Chiefs for losing to them in Super Bowl IV, and thereby giving the Vikings their first title.
I understand but still upset. Now I don’t even care to watch the game, just another bye week.
I think it’s a good idea to give second string players playing time in case of injuries during the playoffs. It would be great to play some of the starters so the second string could get some experience playing with them. It’s smart to rest barkly and if hurts is still in concussion protocol it’s not even the coach’s decision. Not much to do about that.
I was leaning toward going for the record, it being a once in a lifetime opportunity and all, but there really was no perfect answer to this question. At least not one that would have satisfied everyone. Going the safe route, avoiding injury, resting starters, and moving on to the playoffs and ultimately the Super Bowl at full strength makes complete sense and is the team-centered thing to do. It's sad for Saquon, the OL and the fans, but if he had got the record and missed the Super Bowl I think we all would have felt just as bad about that if not worse. This is not my preference, but I get it and I can live with it. GO BIRDS!!!
KEEP THE MAIN THING THE MAIN THING # 1
no wrong decision hurts needs the reps it will be 3 weeks before he plays..what if the eagles needed this game to make the playoffs then saquon would play even if he had 2500 yards. why are the eagles playing scared this will cost them hurts will be rusty.
I hope they're just leading everybody on and bring him out on Sunday to break it because it's a horrible decision I knew something was wrong when they took him out of the game as soon as he got 2000
Getting the record would be less special anyway since there's an extra game in the regular season. Going into the post season healthy is more important.
He can go down in the 1st game of the playoffs, then what, let him go for it
Only right if Saquan made the decision to not chase the record. If he wanted to and the Eagles said no I would be hurt for the playoffs
I would take the risk I want the 2106 and the sb I don’t agree with that decision if you want to do special shit then do it
Bro that's why its called practice in game scenarios this Jalen hurts take is stupid he will not be rusty
I hope our backups beat giants
This will be a lost and the Eagle will not make,it to the sb.
@@enoch927able bro losing to the giants in the regular szn doesn't make us lose the sb and a record doesn't matter for the sb in unless having a bad record very you don't know ball kid
Saquon will play and get the record.
That sucks! I’m a Steelers fan but a football fan too! This man ran his best for this team and you can’t reward him for effort!? Wow!
Let him play the 1st half and sit him in the 2nd!
As for Super Bowl, thats no guarantee this record is attainable! Shaquan Barkley deserves at lease 1st half to try. When guys trying to make Bonus incentives they go for it and the game ment nothing! What’s the difference? This man is chasing history and you screw him!? I guess Hank Aaron should’ve not broken babe Ruth record! Just staying, once in a lifetime is just that! Only 9 RBs ever had 2k seasons and with one regular season game left, you tank him instead of thank him👎🏽
Sad i have to go outside Philly fans to get a rational thought on this. Thank you and Go Birds 🦅🦅
what happens if saquon gets hurt in the playoffs does that mean the eagles are automatically finished....as a team you need to be prepared to proceed without key players being on the field
In my opinion it’s the right decision it’s all good chasing records, but the Most Important Goal is to get to The Super Bowl and Winning The Damn Thing!!!!! 🦅 #GoEagles
It's the wrong decision. The philadelphia way is to be agressive. This moves screams weak and conservative. It shows fear. It shows lack of confidence in the rest of the team if we need Barkley to be healthy. Sounds like a first round exit to me. They just showed fear and our opponents week 1 of the playoffs will expose it.
yep. it sounds like they are putting all their trust in saquon barkely...wrong approach because there is still a chance he gets hurt in the playoffs
We wanted to get to 2000, because that's when he gets his 2nd Performance Bonus.
If he doesn't play this final game, he will also not be in contention for MVP. Would have been nice for him to get that.
Him getting this record means EVERYONE has to play. He's not getting 100+ yds with backup linemen and 3rd string WR's out on the field when the Giants are going to stack 12 men... yes 12 men... in that box just out of literal spite. Saquon has already humiliated that organization to no end with his out of this world performance this year. They will try absolutely everything in there power not to make this an exclamation point game for him. On top of that, winning this game actually hurts the Giants draft status, so this game is not only meaningless for them, but has NEGATIVE value in terms of winning. I literally laugh out loud everytime someone just put "him" on the field for a half and let him try.
I guarantee the way this game is lining up in terms of the situation that having him try and get this record will be one of the dumbest decisions of all time.
People talking about chasing the record have never played a team sport once in their life. One person‘s desires do not cancel out the goal of the team.
Dumb ass take. The whole team wants to break it not just one person. Hes 100 yards away, he can do that in a quarter or a half against the Giants. 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
It's possible like Shannon Sharpe said that they're trying to stop him from getting it because of contract incentives and or leverage if he comes at the end of the contract for more money he could say oh I broke the record I deserve such and such million they can say no your number nine on the 2000 yard leading rushers
Weather Saquon plays or not Jalen desperately needs some reps he needs at least one quarter of action to get back into the flow with his teammates and get his rhythm 🎶 on point BE ABOUT IT 🙌🦅💯🔥
Saquon will break Terrell Davis record for must rushing yards in regular season plus playoffs for a single season. It’s 2,476 set in 1996 . Plus we winning the bowl . Go birds 🦅
The NFL is a business of winning and the business of each team is winning a Superbowl above everything else, unless you're the Cowboys and the Raiders then it's a business of getting the fans to buy the merch and make the owners money.
Would love for him to have gotten the record. But we all want the hardware more. The right decision was made.
“Once more away from the breach, my friends!” ??? Nope it is “into the breach”.
“If we are marked to die, we are enough to do our country loss, but if to live, the fewer men, the greater share of honor.”
Never speak of football as any kind of manly, gladiatorial, warrior game again.
You said barkley is the main part of the team but ruin his chance of immortality for the sake of the team
I kinda get it. I think NY would try to hurt Barkley even if it's a 10% chance that too damb high
Bad move ,play like you should
It’s by far the worst decision Eagles Franchise has made since idk Chip Kelly maybe. This is NOT what’s best for the Football Team. There is a major factor that comes into play, and it’s a Factor that can not be quantified statistically it’s team morale (maybe that’s what you were referring to with the flying on all cylinders comment) . There is no single player injury that is worse then killing a team morale. That what this decision does. The whole team was for Saquon Breaking this record. Eagles not at least giving it a attempt is is unacceptable and a morale killer, even if he didn’t break the record give him a chance. Saquon is not ok with this, I’m sure he is devastated, we are keeping him from being a all time great RB and now he will just be m another good RB. We have a chance for greatness, and we are showing the world we are to cowardly to go take it. Why did the Patriots play game 16 that year they went undefeated, they were attempting to be great. Again the issue is team morale, is not something that can be displayed statistically, therefore it’s typically not given the weight it deserves. Example are the 2017 Eagles who lost their MVP caliber QB, yet the team morale was through the roof as the “Under Dogs” and we won’t the SB. That’s why this is a horrible mistake. Recognizing and understanding your team morale and what’s contributing to keep the more morale as high as possible, is typical what separates the Good Coaches from the Great Coaches.
*Please Excuse any grammatical mistakes, misplaced or missing punctuation and misspelled words. I was relishing and didn’t proof read 😅.
Bad enough you don't play in the Preseason! Remember guys when Hurts hasn't played it doesn't look GOOD
It's good if J doesent play, we need him healthy for playoffs. I don't want him playing against the Giants.
He needs the Reps
No reason for hurts to play if barkley isn't playjng jalen is coming off a concussion saquon is healthy if anyone needs more time to rest its hurts
Superbowl was already purchased for the Chiefs by Taylor... Ridiculous decision not to let Saquon get his record.. he earned that!!!
Quite Frankly & Clearly Taylor Swift & The Chiefs Don't Own The NFL, Roger Goddell Does. All Things Aren't Given To Anyone, It's Earned. That's Why The Eagles Are Going To Get Ready To Win The Whole Thing.
Shake it off.
Need to go into playoffs HOT...this is FOOTBALL 🏈..play to WIN the GAME...play him...😮no matter...wtf...can get hurt in playoff game as well!!..
Yo saquan sooo good he can try again next year
He can try, but talent only gets you so far, alot of luck involved too with avoiding injury not just to him but all the best o linemen for an entire season
Its not just worrying about Saquon getting hurt. Any key starter goes down its a disaster. He got the 2k yards only 9th player to do it. Besides, OJ rushing record in 14 games is real record. Everyone of you saying this is wrong decision would be calling Siriani an idiot if any key player goes down. You can't have it both ways
Get a dog if you're scared.
a key player could go down anytime in the playoffs....you still gotta play the game....
Go to Church if you scared. This is Philly and Philly dont play scared, this shit screams Beta Male
Bad freaking decision. Barkley needs to play and not enter the playoff rusty. He needs to maintain that week in week out rhythm.
This is a once in a lifetime chance to break this tough record. He only needs 101 yards to get it and these players and coaches wanting to sit out is selfish. This is so stupid. They better win it all because sacrificing this chance to break the longest existing record is stupid and everyone who is saying we're young we have time are idiots. It's best for the team to be a part of breaking this long record. Jalen hasn't played in forever and he better not come out like trash. These starters that wanted to sit out better not come out soft. If if if, too many ifs. What happens if they go down in the first round with injuries?? Talk about what if. Y'all thought we'd make it back to the superbowl after we lost and look at what happened. They better win this playoff game in two weeks.
A lot of IF.i got one if.what if they don't win the SB?now they're obligated to win that's pressure..and you can see that Barkley want it I hope he doesn't loose the locker room
Philly hasnt been the same since they won in '17...... fan base got soft.
It's the right thing. This is about winning the super bowl. Barkley is one of the greatest running backs in NFL history. He don't need a record to justify that. Barry Sanders choose not to break the record. All you idiots thats why fans are idiots. Barkley is a 1st ballet hall of famer. Get over it
barkely is hot a first ballet hall of famer....may not even get in the hall of fame....but with this record yes for sure he'll be in there
Man, im a Giants fan and no, this is the wrong decision, let him get it, he wont have this chance again, he could go down round one in the playoffs, or what if yall lose in round 2? Then you stopped him for nothing. We already know yall throwing the game to screw our draft position even more, but give him a half to do it
Kelly green!
I was hoping they'd sit him out. I knew that there was a chance, in a meeting with the Giants. The Giants would possibly TRY to injure Saquon in that game. This was a good choice by the Eagles.
the giants wouldn't try to injure him these players are friends , they probably talk to each other after games on the phone..... this is not the old NFL if it were yes that's possible (bounty hunting) but not with the new nfl players they're not going to go out there especially ex teammates to try to hurt barkely
You're wrong. Defenses try to knock the opposing QB out of the game w/legal hits or borderline ones all the time. They are not friends. And it wouldn't matter if they were.
Doesnt feel clean to me....I saw his presser today. ...you can see the disappointment in his eyes.....
If he doesn’t get the record we won’t win Super Bowl. Mark my words
Is this logical, or just a "gut feeling"... I guess we should all just take your word for it 😅
Miamis Tagovailoa , Chiefs Mchomes play No Matter what!!! What's wrong with Hurts ? Let the 3rd String play 🏈
Superbowl is not guaranteed either way, this record is pretty much a guarantee. Not going for the record is a huge mistake. You and everyone else will look back, if the Eagles get bounced out of the playoffs, and say they should have gotten the record.
He Can do it again. Keep that negative shit to yourself!
They shouldn't go into the playoffs rusty. Play the players for a quarter or two, at least.
Let him play a fkn half!
Goedert is as bad as Joel Embiid when it comes to being injured every year ! Sometimes he gets hurt twice in 1 season ! Can't Help the Club from the tub !
Why did they pull him out of the game in Dallas and guys and Jalen hit his head less than Tua and i would rather see Tanner start in playoffs because Jalen is not the answer here he has a garbage arm and does not see the field AT ALL Hurts NEEDS TO PLAY...WHATEVER!!
This is a mistake. You don't change what you've been doing that got you there. The opportunity to make history & use that to galvanize & catapult the team into a Superbowl run will go down as an absolute folly. Playing devil's advocate what if they play Washington in the 1st round & get beat again? Nick won't have a job in Philly unless he wins the Superbowl.
No its not what a joke this league is
full health doesn't guarantee a superbowl win.... when the chiefs beat the eagles in the superbowl was patrick mahomes fully healthy ? didn't he get hurt at the end of the half and come back and beat us. full health doesn't guarantee anything.... the better team wins
Yeah but what happens if they don't win the super bowl. Every player can get hurt in pratice!
No guarantee of anything... Wouldn't you rather go into the playoffs well rested and healthy?
@@randomanton if you're worried about injuries then injuries will happen....don't think about it and just play.
With the decision now made, I hope that means that practice will be intense enough (not too much, though) to where no one is rusty. I don't think that missing one game will do that, imo. The coaches should still amp things up just in case, though. As for Jalen, he'll most likely play in the Wild Card round. But, I don't think he'll play for the entire time. He could play in the first half, and then McKee (since Kenny is dealing with a rib injury) plays in the second half to win the game. They could do that for the divisional round, too. That way, Hurts can get back into his rhythm.
Ughhh smfh 😔 🤬 I can not believe this shit it’s baffling 😢what it’s a 40 year old record it’s more likely he break the record than the eagles win the super-bowl I’m so sick of this soft ass NFL I don’t like the decision that a guy who never played in the game has to make 😩
Nah it was wrong and will be forgotten
Remember we didn't have brown last season in the playoffs. This is exactly why the higher ups are definitely remembering last week 18 ...same team too! We need Saquon to go all the way!
No reason to watch the game against the Giants.
He could get hurt in a playoff game and then what