ESPN news: Former New York Giants top star discuss how he feels at the Philadelphia Eagles.
Throughout his whole career, Saquon Barkley was the talisman for the New York Giants, only managing one postseason appearance before making a contentious trade to Philadelphia, a rival team in the NFC East.
After leaving the New York Giants for the Philadelphia Eagles, Saquon Barkley is already praising his new teammates.
After only seeing playoff action once in his six years with New York, Barkley made a splashy move to their NFC East foes, Philadelphia.
Barkley expressed his optimism about the team’s potential when thinking back on his first few practice sessions. “The first 7-on-7 huddle I witnessed included A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, Dallas Goedert, and Jalen Hurts. That was the biggest thing that impacted me. Being out there with them isn’t all that horrible,” he remarked.
“The offensive linemen are not even included in that. All of us are just trying to fit in, understand the playbook and the system, and want to improve every day. You are aware that there was a great deal of skill present even before I arrived.
“I think I can only make that better. However, you must not cast your gaze too far. Its beauty lies in that. The joy of working together and pushing one another each day is just that.
Raised near Philadelphia and born in the Bronx, Barkley was exposed to the Eagles-Giants rivalry at an early age. He had committed to Rutgers University at first, but he ended up attending Penn State instead, where he became well-known as one of the great Nittany Lions.
Barkley was selected by the New York Giants in the 2018 NFL Draft following a standout three seasons at State College, where he amassed nearly 5,000 all-purpose yards and won two Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year titles. His early contempt for the Eagles was made clear when he tweeted about his “hatred” of the team in 2014.
However, Barkley set aside his boyhood resentment and inked a three-year, $37.75 million contract with Philadelphia this winter, following a string of unsuccessful seasons with the Giants and an inability to come to an agreement on a new contract. With retired CB Tiki Barber calling Barkley “dead to us,” the decision infuriated Giants supporters and former players, prompting the standout running back to respond to the topic on Twitter.
“Allow me to enlighten a few of your admirers… If I never received an invitation to return, I cannot leave or turn traitor. I decided to join the organization I thought was the greatest, and now that I’ve been here for a month, I’m thrilled to be an Eagle! Go, avians.”
After the signing, Barkley apologized for his actions and decided to focus on making up for the poor conclusion to the previous season. Philadelphia finished the regular season with a 1-5 slump and lost to Tampa Bay in the playoffs, 32-9, despite beginning the season with an incredible 10-1 record—the best in the NFL.
On Friday, September 6, Philadelphia is scheduled to return to action against Green Bay in what will be the NFL’s inaugural regular season match in Brazil
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Billy Price, an offensive lineman and first-round choice of the Bengals in 2018, has decided to retire due to a blood clot.
Billy Price, an offensive lineman and five-year NFL player selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft, announced his retirement on Saturday citing the risks associated with a blood clot.
Price stated on Instagram, “Everything can be taken away in the blink of an eye.” “I underwent emergency pulmonary embolism surgery on April 24th in order to remove a saddle clot that was invading my two lungs.” An spontaneous pulmonary embolism without any medical reason is scary for a 29-year-old in good health. I sincerely appreciate being here today. Regretfully, I must announce my retirement from the NFL due to the extreme risk of internal bleeding when using blood thinners.”
Price played three seasons for the Bengals after being selected 21st overall in the 2018 NFL Draft. He appeared in 42 games, making 19 starts. Despite only starting nine games in the following two years, the center showed promise in his ten starts as a rookie. After that, he was dealt to the New York Giants, where he started 15 games for Big Blue in 2021. Later in 2022, Price made 11 starts for the Arizona Cardinals. He also played for the Dallas Cowboys, New Orleans Saints, and Las Vegas Raiders; he was a member of the Dallas practice squad in the previous season.
“I am truly thankful for the opportunity to have played in some of the greatest atmospheres around the world,” said Price. “I’m grateful to have trained and competed with guys who will go on to win all-pro rosters, Pro Bowls, and Hall of Fame honors.
“To my spouse: without your unwavering love and support, this career would not have been possible. We do not overlook the sacrifices you have made throughout my career. As our family continues to grow, I can’t wait to navigate the next chapter of life alongside you.”
