Saquon Barkley’s daughter didn’t understand it on the time, however she was ripping the New York Giants.
The Philadelphia Eagles had an all-access take a look at Barkley’s first 24 hours as a brand new member of the workforce after signing his three-year deal in free company.
The Eagles’ social media workforce adopted Barkley across the workforce’s coaching website earlier than he signed his new contract valued at as much as $46.76 million.
Whereas within the automobile on the way in which to Eagles’ NovaCare Advanced, Barkley defined a narrative about his 5-year-old daughter, Jada, who’s clearly in tune with the groups her father has performed in opposition to after 5 seasons with the Giants.
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Philadelphia Eagles working again Saquon Barkley speaks throughout a press convention after signing with the Eagles. (Kyle Ross/USA Immediately Sports activities)
“Obviously, my son doesn’t understand, but my daughter — funny story with her,” Barkley mentioned. “She is aware of there’s a number of historical past in my profession with the Eagles. I keep in mind one time once I was with the Giants, we misplaced to Philly within the playoffs.
“We went to a diner to get some breakfast, and there was a fowl. She’s like, ‘Daddy, oh no. Oh no.’ I’m like, ‘What is it?’ She factors to the fowl, and he or she’s like, ‘It’s the Eagles. It’s the Eagles.’ Me and Anna simply began laughing, and I (put) my head down and began shaking [it].”
When Barkley broke the information to his daughter that he was becoming a member of the Eagles after being bitter rivals with the membership since she was born, her response was priceless.
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“Once I informed her that we’re going to be going to Philly, she kinda was similar to, ‘Does that mean we’re going to win now?’ I simply began smiling. It’s like, ‘Hopefully we can win some more games,’” Barkley said.
If that wasn’t enough for Giants fans, it got worse in the video for them when Jada sang the team’s “Fly Eagles Fly” fight song.
“How’d you be taught that already?” Barkley asked his daughter, who wore an Eagles hoodie at the NovaCare Complex.
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley speaks during a press conference after signing with the team. (Kyle Ross/USA Today Sports)
The video goes on to show Barkley meeting a number of Eagles’ staff, from GM Howie Roseman to the strength and conditioning team.
The Giants are 34-64-1 since Barkley was the No. 2 overall draft pick by the team in 2018. The Eagles, on the other hand, are 56-42-1, including 14-3 in 2022 and 11-6 last season.
And as for the head-to-head matchup, the Giants are 3-10 against the Eagles, including the blowout playoff loss during the 2022 season that Barkley referenced.
Barkley is hoping there’s more playoff football ahead after joining the Eagles since he played in just two playoff games over his first five years.
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley gestures during a press conference after signing with the team. (Kyle Ross/USA Today Sports)
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The Giants are hoping they can stop the man that anchored their offense since he joined the team. Barkley will face New York twice each year for at least the next three seasons.
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