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PHILADELPHIA — There is a noticeable difference watching Saquon Barkley with the Philadelphia Eagles compared to the New York Giants. An MVP-caliber year — and potentially historic season — certainly has something to do with how Barkley is feeling on a daily basis.
Barkley’s former Giants teammates, who are now with him in Philadelphia, notice something different regarding their former captain. Only center Nick Gates and wide receiver Parris Campbell can point it out.
“He just seems happier,” said Gates, who was Barkley’s teammate with the Giants for four years (2019-2022). “He just seems in a better spot. Not that he was in a bad spot there, but he’s enjoying life and enjoying coming to work every day. He’s having a good time, which is what football is all about.”
A happier Barkley could be the difference toward being a great player in one organization and superhuman in another. If there is a significant change in Barkley’s demeanor, he isn’t showing his hand.
“Obviously he’s been playing well, so he’s a lot more joyful,” said Campbell, who was teammates with Barkley with the Giants last season. “A lot more happy. But he’s the same Saquon to be honest with you. He’s putting in the same work, putting in the same time, doing what he needs to do.”
That’s just who Barkley is on a daily basis. Barkley was beloved throughout the Giants organization and locker room, and voted as a team captain through five years. He wouldn’t let the surrounding circumstances affect him or his team, even as he was seeking to be with the Giants long term.
“He was all business,” Gates said. “He didn’t talk about money or anything like that. He was just doing his own thing. He was for the team. He was one of the best teammates I’ve ever been with. Really good locker room guy. Great dude.
“You’ll never go anywhere and hear any bad things about him.”
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Author : Jeff Kerr
Publish date : 2024-11-29 21:50:00
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