Football is about competition, greatness, and honoring the fans who spend their hard-earned money to see the best players on the field. Saquon Barkley is just 100 yards away from making history-if he's healthy, let him play. Fans don't come for load management; they come for moments like this. Facing a full-strength rival only strengthens the Eagles' dominance and shows respect for the game we all love. Let history happen, and let the fans leave with a story they'll never forget. A football fan.
Barkley Ran for 2000 yrs from line of scrimmage and didn't get hurt all season. But now everyone is scared of him gaining 100 more yards because he may get hurt is asinine to me.. He can get hurt in the first quarter of the playoff game if we're playing the what if game so what does it matter? i think it's unfair to hold him back from making history
@r.simmons3559 put your players in the best position possible to win a Superbowl. Playing a regular season game, at this point in the season, is not worth the risk of injury. Playing a playoffs game, however, IS worth the risk, bc the reward is a Superbowl. So while there are no guarantees of no injuries no matter how you play it, if you are going to get hurt or risk injury, it needs to be chasing and enroute to a Superbowl and not a regular season record. 🦅🦅🦅
@jeromegreen1601 football is a game of plays.. on the field it's either you did or didn't make that play... Things line up like it was supposed to happen. So holding a player back from playing doesn't decrease or increase your chances of making the SB. They just programmed you to think that way
@@jeromegreen1601 Resting Saquon does not mean they will have a better chance at a Superbowl win. Saquon breaking the record and winning the Superbowl are not mutually exclusive and I'm so tired of seeing this argument. He's already played 16 games, what is one more?
@r.simmons3559 no one is holding no one back. Saquon was asked if he wanted to Stat pad against the Giants and he didn't want to. We signed Saquon to win a Superbowl, not for no damn regular season record. The main thing is still the main thing.
@SeanMichael-sl8kx less carries means fresher and healthier legs and so absolutely, resting gives Saquon and the rest of the Eagles the best chance of winning a Superbowl. We'll agree to disagree.
He didn't REALLY say Saquon will not play. He just said, he will "probably" be one of the ones to rest. Also, he may rest.........in the 1st half. The BEST way to guarantee he breaks the record is for him to play in the 2nd half where you know the giants are mostly tired. #THINKPPL🤷♀️
Thankfully your record book doesn't count. If we don't win the super bowl this year it will be another thing that counts against him when it comes to becoming a Hall of famer
@@jeromegreen1601what’s 2k matter if you’re not going to finish the job? Shouldn’t have even played him if they weren’t going to go for it all. Makes no sense.
@EaglesFan20 what's 2k matter?😂😂 Bro, get your emotional azz off UA-cam. There are only 8 other rbs to rush for 2k. What job? The job is to bring home a trophy. Not no damn regular season record. When did the main thing, stop being the main thing?
Barkley has played all games up until this point, no injures, no bad games, just pure running the ball and making history so just let him play the first half or even less and I guarantee you he will break that record!🦅
The Eagles are being absolutely greedy. You let that man go out there and get that rushing record that he can get so easily against the Giants. I can see if he needed 200 yards and it wasn’t against the Giants, but he needs 100 yards against his former team that’s ridiculous
@ actually no I wouldn’t because I’m supporting that decision so I would say that’s a chance you take and I would regret it but also I would regret not going for the record because why I think negative all the time might not think he can get this record without getting injured
WACK!!!! Not allowing Barkley to play in this upcoming game against the Giants is a crime. What's the point in chasing records and making history in today's sport. This is why I'm not an Eagles fan. A Jalen Hurts fan only! If this team does not win it all. I want Jalen, Barkley, Devonte and Carter traded immediately after this season ends. This organization finally showed their true color after all. They are saying that they have a better chance of winning a Super bowl than breaking a record that needs only 101 yards to go against a team defense that ranks last in rushing yards in a game. BS to rest any player that has a chance to break a 40 yr old record and make history. SMDH......
Not to mention the birds are 1 for 4 in Super Bowl appearances. 75% losing rate. Let Barkley get the 99% chance of the record and then go for the low probability chance of a Super Bowl appearance and victory
Tough decision for him I get it, puts added pressure on them to win the big game, if they don’t , man it’s going to sting way worse knowing Saquon didn’t get the record either. Anyway Go Birds get that ring!!!!
People really complaining and not realizing a healthy Barkley in the playoffs is the most dangerous thing for teams to look forward to. I’m sorry but I’ll sacrifice an MVP for a Super Bowl everyday and twice on Sunday, Barkleys historic year is gonna be capped off with a chip🦅💪👑
The moral of getting that record as a team is very important. They're going to regret not even trying to get the record when they are this close to it. I say try until the end of the 1st half, then pull everyone. At least try. FLY EAGLES FLY
Saquon got 109 yards vs Washington in the 1st quarter... a much better defense than New York....what we talking about here? Give the kid a shot...I saw his presser today....you can see in his eyes some disappointment....his family... its deep
It would be stupid as hell not to play them for the first half .hurts needs to play or it will be a month without playing in a game.i guarantee hurts will come out in the playoffs and will look like shit!!!!
@@Mr5percenterwhy yall be suddenly so scared of an injury? It’s ridiculous. They ran him 30+ last week just trying to get to 2k he EASILY coulda got injured ANY time but NONE of yall cared then. Have you thought what if they not only don’t even WIN the superbowl but what if they don’t even make it. Either way he’ll be a laughing stock in Philly
What if we don't win the superbowl, you gonna wish you went and got it cause there's no doubt he would get it. Jalen gonna sit for three weeks, that's not a good plan I'm telling you right now.
@ there is no guarantee they’re going to the Super Bowl so at least let that man have a chance to break the record with only 100 yards needed against his former team. I can see if he needed 200 yards and was playing a tough defense, but he can literally beat that record in the first quarter. They’re not even giving him the opportunity.
@@hambonefake-namington9983nfl conspiracy theory, they want Josh Allen to get MVP. If saquon breaks the record you have to give it to him. So I think the league doesn't want that to take place.
lol right before a SB trophy?? Not a wise decision, my friend.. trust me, they made this decision because they’re confident in what they can achieve and are mature and focused enough to not let anything get in the way of that..
With a 2,000 yard rusher??? That’s so rare.. AND with the best roster top to bottom?? And the experience, and with health on their side.. you’ll forget about it in a couple of weeks when this team starts to steamroll.. 🦅🦅🦅
@@gbmbg114couple weeks ain’t enough.. it’s gonna be at least at month and end with a W! Anything less is a failure ESPECIALLY with them not going for the record
Pretty arrogant to think that the birds are a shoe in for the Super Bowl. To sit Barkley so they can go to the Super Bowl is a fantasy as well as a great motivator for every opponent we face until the big game.
Stupid decision to rest Barkley. This is an opportunity of a lifetime and break the record. Wtf are we talking about here. The players come and go in this league and if there's an opportunity, you grab it.
This roster is special too.. their opportunity to take the whole thing is rare.. 2,000 yards rushing is super rare too.. honestly, haven’t even heard Dickerson’s name brought up until these past couple of weeks.. how many times have we heard Foles’ name though? Or Kelce or BG or Cox or Lane? They’re immortalized.. Why? Because they brought home the only thing that really matters..
And they’ve never been to a SB in franchise history.. he doesn’t know what it feels like to get there and lose.. Nick and this team have ONE goal.. and they’re keeping the main thing the main thing..
What is one more game for Saquon? Winning the Superbowl and breaking a 40-year old record are not mutually exclusive. He needs 101 yards against the Giants, why not play him? He played 16 games this season, what is one more? Superbowl takes importance above all else, but you can't tell me you're going to pass up the opportunity of breaking possibly the greatest NFL record to exist on a 101 yard game against his former team. Kind of ridiculous if you ask me.
Sorry about that man that sucks. I guess Siranni being a players coach has changed. Can’t believe we’re holding one of our own away from history. Barkley has done everything for everyone and can’t get it in return just how Giants did him. And I’m saying this as an Eagles Fan
Ima be honest ima forever lose respect for the Eagles if bro does not get that record. Absolutely the worst call Ive seen in all my time being a fan. Not even joking
Great decision!! Saquon had 2k this season. Thats more than enough. Let him rest up for the Superbowl run. None of the 2k rbs won a superbowl in that year. And thatll be how Saquon makes his legacy, the first 2k rb to win Superbowl MVP 🦅🦅🦅
If that's true I can live with that. That is a great record in its self. I just want that man saquon to get all he deserves after wasting half of his prime. With the giants horrible organization.
@pierrechantalcorley7928 no guarantees of anything. All you can do, as a coach, is put your players in the best position possible to win a Superbowl. And that's what Nick just did! 🦅🦅🦅
Bad decision. This is a major morale and confidence killer in my opinion. When your guys are on the verge of Achieving a once in a lifetime opportunity, that's an opportunity that, God forbid if something happens, you will never regret.
I can’t understand for the life of me why the hell we got eagles fans talking about records when we are trying to win a Super Bowl!!! Last year we dint have AJ brown in the playoffs like be serious this was not up for debate he’s sitting!!!!!
@ the point was he did his job 2,000 yards cool bro he came here did his job now if we don’t win oh well but atleast he was rested and healthy and ready to Go for the playoffs!!
@@michaelmoya803we have a better chance making the Super Bowl for the 5 years in a row than saquon has another chance at 2105. If neither happen this year wtf was it for?
@@michaelmoya803 right so why not go for the record? You think if AJ brown was close to the single season receiving record he would sit? No. They’re taking advantage of saqauons niceness. I hope he doesn’t turn into miles sanders during the playoffs.
Remember AJ Brown got injured in the final game last year against the Giants. He did not play in the wildcard round against Tampa Tampa Bay. Smart move resting your key players 👍
@@dewoodson3553injuries are gonna happen regardless is the point . Rest the starters then someone gets hurt in the first round . Hell players get hurt in practice. The whole testing thing isn’t about injury’s it’s bout going into the playoffs as fresh as possible. EVERY ONE is banged up . Players don’t get healthier as the season goes on
Nah.. there’s a reason everyone wants the 1 seed.. that bye week.. they haven’t had a bye since week 5.. o-linemen have been dinged all season.. AJ and Smitty have been dinged.. Saquon has had the most carries of his career.. let them get fresh and accomplish what they set out for. Trust me, if you make this decision, you know what you gotta go do. 🦅🦅🦅
Great call Nick!!! We want to win a superbowl and not have a freak injury and risk Saquon getting a cheap shot from the giants. We don’t need that. Thank you for being grown about it
Yall not winning no dam superbowl man gtf outta hear robbing that man and his kids for years to come over a 10” yards after yall ran him into the ground for yall own benefit is nasty work
MAKING HISTORY AND BREAKING THAT RECORD WILL NEVER COME AGAIN!! BARKLEY NEEDS TO BREAK IT.. HE CAN GET HURT IN THE PLAYOFFS WHATS THE DIFFERENCE!??? PPL DON'T PLAY THINKING THEY WILL GET INJURED.. PLAY BC THAT'S YOUR JOB💯💯💯 BREAK IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@@jacobramirez2477 there’s no point in putting your team out there another week to win a game that means nothing. They hvent had a bye since week 5. You obviously take your starters out when you have a chance to
@ we might as well just forfeit the game since this game is meaningless why put anyone out there. Why tell fans “hey come to the game we aren’t gonna play anyone but we can have a good time.” Or you play sell the game out make history and give us more momentum going into the playoffs and you act like they would play the whole game obviously they would only play one half. Plus I would make sure Jalen plays the half too just so he isn’t rusty while we go make a run.
This is the right decision. Not only would Saquon have to play, but also the entire O-Line. What if one of those guys go down? Or one of the blocking TEs? What are the chances of making a SB run without one of the all-pro Tackles or the starting center?
I wanted him to go for it. But I respect the decision. I just hope we go all the way. Nothing is given. And the road ahead is NOT going to be easy. I hope there are no regrets. Fly Eagles Fly
I support the Barkley sitting decision if Hurts hasn't cleared protocol. If Hurts is cleared this week, then it would be wise to give him some snaps (possibly a quarter or half) with the offensive starters to get him back into a rhythm instead of having him try to do it in the playoff game. If he is rusty in the 1st half of a playoff game, it could cost us our season.
He can literally get hurt in practice let him go get that record are you kidding the players want it ..give him the 1st half it's been 40 years go make history
If we don’t win the Super Bowl this year there will be a lot of regret about not going for the record. It’s for the rushing record in the entire nfl history books. I say go for it. I’m sure the offensive line would approve of being in the record books as well.
But name me a better team.. when healthy, it’s the best team in the league.. 3 losses - 2 dropped passes and 1 game missing half the team.. if they handle their business, they’re getting that damn trophy. They obviously feel this way too..
@@gbmbg114They shoulda handle there business playing Commanders but they didn't. Playoff is a whole different game. I don't trust the eagles because there not consistent. Oh Well. I hope Nick can get them there if not shame on him for not letting Sequon break the record. GO Birds 🦅🦅🦅🦅
@angiemorris1918 .. you don’t get the #1 defense and #1 rushing offense unless you’re consistent.. trust me, this is the best team in the league.. if they handle business, they’ll win the whole thing.
@@chrisrussell1242 the only call that matters is in 2 weeks and beyond.....any coaching incorrect calls and they dont get to NOLA...... he's OUTTA HERE..... I dont need to see Washington with a winning drive for a TD...... YOUR DEFENSE IS LEAKING OIL... U GOT 2 TIMEOUTS TO RESET YOUR DEFENSE.. AND DONT USE EM
People think resting = SB; but it doesnt. This had to be a tough situation especially because Saquon could have jad the record if he played all the 4th quarters during the season. He let the young dogs eat; but know the team wont let him....
no people DONT think that. that's a false narrative. People think resting will give us the best chance to remain healthy into the playoffs. sure anything can happen at any time, but you don't want to go into the playoffs without saquon.
Why would you risk injury in a game that doesn’t mean anything. They haven’t had a week off since week 5. It’s no question you give the starters a week of rest
@@nateebanks So why risk playing him against Dallas at all? Why risk playing getting to 2,000? It's a silly decision to bench him against the Giants because he has a chance to make literal history.
I understand that but having a healthy Saquon doesn't guarantee a super bowl a healthy Saquon is definitely a better chance making it to the SB but getting that 40 year old rushing record would be really special it would be a Saquon record and a offensive line record and a Philadelphia Eagles record and if Saquon got the record he definitely be a first ballot hall of famer not saying he wouldn't be a hall of famer he still one of only 9 running backs that ran for over 2000 yards in a single season but getting the record would definitely pretty special Go Birds!!!!
I hate this coach. Resting doesn’t guarantee a Super Bowl, resting this game only ensures Barkley will never obtain the record. CLOWN COACH, shys away from greatness.
Dumb coward decision. Brady had a 16-0 season did he rest NO! Football is sad. Tough no, those days are gone. The first playoff game, Barkly gets hurt. No record how sad!
Exactly; rest doesn't = SB ring. The only guarantee you have is Saquon had the chance to get the record. I don't think Nick made this choice, this sounds like a Howie Lurie thing, because Nick was a player (college not NFL) and it seems like most players are saying "go for it"
It’s not about rest guaranteeing anything.. but does it give you a better chance to be successful? OF COURSE IT DOES.. and as an organization, all you want to do is give yourself better and better chances to win a Super Bowl..
@@EaglesFan20 No. But after 16 games of brutality, it won't hurt. It'll be like playing a 16 game season while other teams had to play 17 games. A personal rushing record means a whole lot less than a Super Bowl appearance and possible victory. Keep your eyes on the prize. Remember 2017? It was a lotta fun, wasn't it?
@LowkeyForever .. it’s not about guaranteeing anything.. it’s about giving yourself the best chance at it.. if you play Saquon, you have to play all the starters and they need rest.. they’re not robots lol.. that’s why everyone wants the #1 seed - the bye week is the reward..
@ I guess lol 😂 we better win the SB , because if we don’t the whole season going be a bust , 300 + carry’s ,2k yards to sit out and not get a record in your reach , just to not when it all going be crazy work , that record will put the offense in history books
This wasnt a definitive he wasnt playing. He was saying maybe he would be one. They still possibly could play for like a half. I want him to get it but I also wanna win it all.
Resting the starters doesn’t mean they will all of a sudden become healthy in the playoffs I’m sure the time will be off and start out even slower then they usually does I’m hoping we don’t get the packers
@traviscarr2245 I agree with you. You never know what eagles team going to show up. All this making adjust in the 2nd half after played like shit in the first half is not going to fly in the playoffs.
They better win the Superbowl because if they lose, he has lost an opportunity to win MVP of the league and he has lost putting himself in the Hall of fame. No one else on this team has as much to lose because of this decision.
AJ got hurt in the last game of the season last year, missed the playoff game, and people roasted Nick for playing the starters. As hard as it is, this was the right decision. He probably should have let the starters finish the game last week and told them to go for the record. There was a chance they could have got it.
Can ya'll stop bitching and moaning about Sa sitting this game...He still ran for 2k still getting a AP status and 1 of 9 players to rush for 2K. And more than likely getting OPOY Do the math if he need 10-15 carries and they play another 3 games b4 the SB. Those are hits he will have to take. If we just avg it out Sa will touch the ball at least 20 times. Thats a total of 75 touches b4 the SB. Also we will have to play everybody and just last game Becton went out and before that game Landon went out and so did Jalen. This is about being smart and at a full tank for the playoffs. PS for a "SMART" fan base did we forget just las year BOTH AJ and Jalen got hurt at the last game of the year.
This is not the right decision. We're not guaranteed to win the Super Bowl even with rest. If we don't win the SB and he doesn't break the record it's crazy! You can get hurt in practice ! This is a bad decision
Football is about competition, greatness, and honoring the fans who spend their hard-earned money to see the best players on the field. Saquon Barkley is just 100 yards away from making history-if he's healthy, let him play.
Fans don't come for load management; they come for moments like this. Facing a full-strength rival only strengthens the Eagles' dominance and shows respect for the game we all love.
Let history happen, and let the fans leave with a story they'll never forget.
A football fan.
Agreed 100%... Btw, well said...
Barkley Ran for 2000 yrs from line of scrimmage and didn't get hurt all season. But now everyone is scared of him gaining 100 more yards because he may get hurt is asinine to me.. He can get hurt in the first quarter of the playoff game if we're playing the what if game so what does it matter? i think it's unfair to hold him back from making history
@r.simmons3559 put your players in the best position possible to win a Superbowl. Playing a regular season game, at this point in the season, is not worth the risk of injury. Playing a playoffs game, however, IS worth the risk, bc the reward is a Superbowl. So while there are no guarantees of no injuries no matter how you play it, if you are going to get hurt or risk injury, it needs to be chasing and enroute to a Superbowl and not a regular season record.
🦅🦅🦅
@jeromegreen1601 football is a game of plays.. on the field it's either you did or didn't make that play... Things line up like it was supposed to happen. So holding a player back from playing doesn't decrease or increase your chances of making the SB. They just programmed you to think that way
@@jeromegreen1601 Resting Saquon does not mean they will have a better chance at a Superbowl win. Saquon breaking the record and winning the Superbowl are not mutually exclusive and I'm so tired of seeing this argument. He's already played 16 games, what is one more?
@r.simmons3559 no one is holding no one back. Saquon was asked if he wanted to Stat pad against the Giants and he didn't want to. We signed Saquon to win a Superbowl, not for no damn regular season record. The main thing is still the main thing.
@SeanMichael-sl8kx less carries means fresher and healthier legs and so absolutely, resting gives Saquon and the rest of the Eagles the best chance of winning a Superbowl. We'll agree to disagree.
Hell NAW!!! I WANTED 26 TO GET THAT RECORD!!! Qb1 needs SOME REPS TOO!!!
🐈Pussie-Ball won't win no SB 🏈 ... 👎
Do the right thing Nick!!!!
He didn't REALLY say Saquon will not play. He just said, he will "probably" be one of the ones to rest.
Also, he may rest.........in the 1st half.
The BEST way to guarantee he breaks the record is for him to play in the 2nd half where you know the giants are mostly tired. #THINKPPL🤷♀️
Seeing the smile on Barkleys face Sunday and now today. Dude will never forget this ever
Great now we’re not gonna win a superbowl or get the record. Waste of a great season. I’m pissed about this
Saquon is #1 in my records book.
But he’s not bc he wasn’t given the opportunity.
@@StepNines exactly they just pissed me off and I don’t like Dickerson he was already talking shit his old ass
Thankfully your record book doesn't count. If we don't win the super bowl this year it will be another thing that counts against him when it comes to becoming a Hall of famer
@ true facts bruh deserves that record he balled tf out
He should have let him finish the Dallas game then, smh
He finished the Dallas game by hitting their goal of 2k yards. That's why he was pulled. 2k was always the number, not 2105.
@@jeromegreen1601what’s 2k matter if you’re not going to finish the job? Shouldn’t have even played him if they weren’t going to go for it all. Makes no sense.
@@EaglesFan20 makes no sense to YOU
@EaglesFan20 what's 2k matter?😂😂
Bro, get your emotional azz off UA-cam.
There are only 8 other rbs to rush for 2k. What job? The job is to bring home a trophy. Not no damn regular season record. When did the main thing, stop being the main thing?
@@jeromegreen1601 they actually left hi
in too long in the Dallas game. 31 touches was too much in a blowout game
Barkley has played all games up until this point, no injures, no bad games, just pure running the ball and making history so just let him play the first half or even less and I guarantee you he will break that record!🦅
Got hurt i pitt game
The Eagles are being absolutely greedy. You let that man go out there and get that rushing record that he can get so easily against the Giants. I can see if he needed 200 yards and it wasn’t against the Giants, but he needs 100 yards against his former team that’s ridiculous
No
If he gets hurt you will be screaming at the coach
100%
@ actually no I wouldn’t because I’m supporting that decision so I would say that’s a chance you take and I would regret it but also I would regret not going for the record because why I think negative all the time might not think he can get this record without getting injured
Agreed. If they don’t win the SB they gon regret this one
WACK!!!! Not allowing Barkley to play in this upcoming game against the Giants is a crime. What's the point in chasing records and making history in today's sport. This is why I'm not an Eagles fan. A Jalen Hurts fan only! If this team does not win it all. I want Jalen, Barkley, Devonte and Carter traded immediately after this season ends. This organization finally showed their true color after all. They are saying that they have a better chance of winning a Super bowl than breaking a record that needs only 101 yards to go against a team defense that ranks last in rushing yards in a game. BS to rest any player that has a chance to break a 40 yr old record and make history. SMDH......
Come on Nick! No one cares about the Super Bowl, this is for the all time rushing record. That does not come around every year.
Not to mention the birds are 1 for 4 in Super Bowl appearances. 75% losing rate. Let Barkley get the 99% chance of the record and then go for the low probability chance of a Super Bowl appearance and victory
I have a bad feeling about this whole thing.
Tough decision for him I get it, puts added pressure on them to win the big game, if they don’t , man it’s going to sting way worse knowing Saquon didn’t get the record either. Anyway Go Birds get that ring!!!!
People really complaining and not realizing a healthy Barkley in the playoffs is the most dangerous thing for teams to look forward to. I’m sorry but I’ll sacrifice an MVP for a Super Bowl everyday and twice on Sunday, Barkleys historic year is gonna be capped off with a chip🦅💪👑
I’m not saying anything about Barkley or what ever but eagles are the #3 seed. Vikings and lions has a better record
So is this a guarantee they will win the Super Bowl?
@@George-Cancelthey are #2 no matter what happens
@@George-Canceldon’t speak when you don’t know how seeding works..
agreed!
The moral of getting that record as a team is very important. They're going to regret not even trying to get the record when they are this close to it. I say try until the end of the 1st half, then pull everyone. At least try. FLY EAGLES FLY
LET SAQUON BREAK THE RUSHING RECORD!!
Saquon got 109 yards vs Washington in the 1st quarter... a much better defense than New York....what we talking about here? Give the kid a shot...I saw his presser today....you can see in his eyes some disappointment....his family... its deep
❗️ Let him get the Record
This is just dumb you can't guarantee 4 playoff wins
Exactly
What are you talking about
You can't guarantee it whether you rest starters or you play them. What's your point? At least resting them gives them the best chance.
@@meta1ke oh, I thought you were trying to say something else. Yeah I agree
I hope Hurts gets in there and gets some reps before playoffs
He needs them. Don't feel good about the playoffs at all if he doesn't
THE SUPER-BOWL IS NOT GUARANTEED
TOMMOW IS NOT GUARANTEED
LET THAT MAN PLAY FOOTBALL
He’s been healthy for 16 weeks let him play he can get hurt practicing or even walking to his car. These guys are trained let him get it
It would be stupid as hell not to play them for the first half .hurts needs to play or it will be a month without playing in a game.i guarantee hurts will come out in the playoffs and will look like shit!!!!
He said probably... we'll see if that changes by Sunday
So we'll play Saquon and rest some key starters??
Don't read into it my man. Saquon is not going to play vs Giants
And if he does, then, Nick is fired if he does get injured
@@Mr5percenterno he wouldn’t 😂
@@Mr5percenterwhy yall be suddenly so scared of an injury? It’s ridiculous. They ran him 30+ last week just trying to get to 2k he EASILY coulda got injured ANY time but NONE of yall cared then. Have you thought what if they not only don’t even WIN the superbowl but what if they don’t even make it. Either way he’ll be a laughing stock in Philly
LET SAQUON RUN YOU COWARDS
YOU'RE SO GREEDY BRO LET HIM MAKE HISTORY
What if we don't win the superbowl, you gonna wish you went and got it cause there's no doubt he would get it. Jalen gonna sit for three weeks, that's not a good plan I'm telling you right now.
It’s a bummer but we gotta keep the main thing, the main thing.
Well, I hope they can bring home the main thing.
There’s 17 games in a season for a reason let him play all 17 damn games
Or be smart, and rest your starters when you have an opportunity to. They’re not idiots
Definitely don't play him especially against the giants they will try to hurt him
@ there is no guarantee they’re going to the Super Bowl so at least let that man have a chance to break the record with only 100 yards needed against his former team. I can see if he needed 200 yards and was playing a tough defense, but he can literally beat that record in the first quarter. They’re not even giving him the opportunity.
We better win the SB or I’m gone be super heated
It's the right decision regardless of the postseason outcome
@ That doesn’t make sense and right decision is your opinion
@@mpalm4602Nope without a Super Bowl you wasted an all time record for nothing. Hate this BS choice
@@mpalm4602 nah not the way the giants treated him. Saquan deserves a shot at this record
@@hambonefake-namington9983nfl conspiracy theory, they want Josh Allen to get MVP. If saquon breaks the record you have to give it to him. So I think the league doesn't want that to take place.
If Barkley doesn’t play I’m burning my eagles gear.
Real
lol right before a SB trophy?? Not a wise decision, my friend.. trust me, they made this decision because they’re confident in what they can achieve and are mature and focused enough to not let anything get in the way of that..
What a sad day to be a eagles fan
I'm pissed off. They asked Saquon to take over 300 carries for the team this season, but he can't go out and break the rushing record now? Such bs.
Not for me. This team has made me so proud with everything they’ve accomplished with or without the record
With a 2,000 yard rusher??? That’s so rare.. AND with the best roster top to bottom?? And the experience, and with health on their side.. you’ll forget about it in a couple of weeks when this team starts to steamroll.. 🦅🦅🦅
@@gbmbg114couple weeks ain’t enough.. it’s gonna be at least at month and end with a W! Anything less is a failure ESPECIALLY with them not going for the record
@pistolpete3199 .. right on.. and I trust them to do that.. this is a SPECIAL group. They know what this decision means and what’s on the line..
If you don't play him he will not play his best in the playoffs he will make you wrong
Pretty arrogant to think that the birds are a shoe in for the Super Bowl. To sit Barkley so they can go to the Super Bowl is a fantasy as well as a great motivator for every opponent we face until the big game.
Tremndously dissapointing. I was really, really looking forward to my first Eagle's game being Saquon getting the record.
Stupid decision to rest Barkley. This is an opportunity of a lifetime and break the record. Wtf are we talking about here. The players come and go in this league and if there's an opportunity, you grab it.
This roster is special too.. their opportunity to take the whole thing is rare.. 2,000 yards rushing is super rare too.. honestly, haven’t even heard Dickerson’s name brought up until these past couple of weeks.. how many times have we heard Foles’ name though? Or Kelce or BG or Cox or Lane? They’re immortalized.. Why? Because they brought home the only thing that really matters..
They'll be rusty, and we better win it all. Or this was all for nothing smh
Dan Campbell wouldn’t have even gave it a second thought!
Yes. I am sure he asked Saquon and if he said I will rest then you take the players' best interest.
And they’ve never been to a SB in franchise history.. he doesn’t know what it feels like to get there and lose.. Nick and this team have ONE goal.. and they’re keeping the main thing the main thing..
What is one more game for Saquon? Winning the Superbowl and breaking a 40-year old record are not mutually exclusive. He needs 101 yards against the Giants, why not play him? He played 16 games this season, what is one more? Superbowl takes importance above all else, but you can't tell me you're going to pass up the opportunity of breaking possibly the greatest NFL record to exist on a 101 yard game against his former team. Kind of ridiculous if you ask me.
I was going to this game and book the tickets tonight. I wanted to witness history, but now ill sit my ass at home.
Sorry about that man that sucks. I guess Siranni being a players coach has changed. Can’t believe we’re holding one of our own away from history. Barkley has done everything for everyone and can’t get it in return just how Giants did him. And I’m saying this as an Eagles Fan
The team not giving Saquon this opportunity is being very selfish
Ima be honest ima forever lose respect for the Eagles if bro does not get that record. Absolutely the worst call Ive seen in all my time being a fan. Not even joking
Great decision!!
Saquon had 2k this season. Thats more than enough. Let him rest up for the Superbowl run.
None of the 2k rbs won a superbowl in that year. And thatll be how Saquon makes his legacy, the first 2k rb to win Superbowl MVP
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If that's true I can live with that. That is a great record in its self. I just want that man saquon to get all he deserves after wasting half of his prime. With the giants horrible organization.
Bruh there's no guarantee that we even gonna make the fckn Super Bowl smh
So if they lose 1st round did the rest really do anything lol like it's not even scripted for us to make the superbowl this year
@pierrechantalcorley7928 no guarantees of anything. All you can do, as a coach, is put your players in the best position possible to win a Superbowl. And that's what Nick just did!
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Well said!
Sorry coach, but Barkley deserves this record. Him having the opportunity to do it to the very team that treated him like dirt is just too poetic.
Yall gonna be sick when we get bounced first round.
Bad decision. This is a major morale and confidence killer in my opinion. When your guys are on the verge of Achieving a once in a lifetime opportunity, that's an opportunity that, God forbid if something happens, you will never regret.
I think so too. At least give them til halftime. Jalen is going to need some reps too.
3:27 no nick, SAQUON put us in this situation now let him run!!
Imagine not winning the super bowl AND not breaking the record because nick decides this is the week to be a loser
Imagine winning the Super Bowl with a 2,000 yard rusher
We NEED to keep Saquon "playoff ready".... HEALTHY!! GO BIRDS!!
I cannot believe they not gonna let him go get it, I see both sides of it but you don't get these chances often.
Happy New Year's 🎊🥳🎉
Hopefully he's bluffing
I can’t understand for the life of me why the hell we got eagles fans talking about records when we are trying to win a Super Bowl!!! Last year we dint have AJ brown in the playoffs like be serious this was not up for debate he’s sitting!!!!!
Cuz if they don’t win the Super Bowl what was the point
@ the point was he did his job 2,000 yards cool bro he came here did his job now if we don’t win oh well but atleast he was rested and healthy and ready to
Go for the playoffs!!
@@michaelmoya803we have a better chance making the Super Bowl for the 5 years in a row than saquon has another chance at 2105. If neither happen this year wtf was it for?
@ you make zero sense anyone can get hurt you can’t predicted the future but we know we are the second seed and we can rest up for the playoffs
@@michaelmoya803 right so why not go for the record? You think if AJ brown was close to the single season receiving record he would sit? No. They’re taking advantage of saqauons niceness. I hope he doesn’t turn into miles sanders during the playoffs.
Let’s keep the main thing the main thing” SB 59 champs 💪🏼 🦅
Making sure we go into the playoffs as healthy as possible is probably the best decision 💯
This is what good organizations do. Eliminate emotions and handle business. Leave emotions to the fans.
Remember AJ Brown got injured in the final game last year against the Giants. He did not play in the wildcard round against Tampa Tampa Bay.
Smart move resting your key players 👍
So what , it’s football 🤷🏾♂️
@@LowkeyForeverwhat you mean so what? You tripping
@@dewoodson3553injuries are gonna happen regardless is the point . Rest the starters then someone gets hurt in the first round . Hell players get hurt in practice. The whole testing thing isn’t about injury’s it’s bout going into the playoffs as fresh as possible. EVERY ONE is banged up . Players don’t get healthier as the season goes on
We better win it all then that’s all I’m saying
@ there is a very good chance that we will. This team is built for the playoffs.
I'm sure people are sad about it
this will kill the momentum of this team you want to stay sharp..wow no rushing record and no superbowl 2 time losers a coach with no heart.
You have no idea why you’re talking about
Fact!!
Nah.. there’s a reason everyone wants the 1 seed.. that bye week.. they haven’t had a bye since week 5.. o-linemen have been dinged all season.. AJ and Smitty have been dinged.. Saquon has had the most carries of his career.. let them get fresh and accomplish what they set out for. Trust me, if you make this decision, you know what you gotta go do. 🦅🦅🦅
They have not been in this position to break a 40 year old record are you kidding right now
Great call Nick!!! We want to win a superbowl and not have a freak injury and risk Saquon getting a cheap shot from the giants. We don’t need that. Thank you for being grown about it
Totally agree with you, but somehow I feel we are wrong.
Hopefully that freak injury don’t come in round 1,2 division game OR the actual superbowl. Then he’s not have a record or a ring
You r definitely right
Sthu you are not an eagles fan.
Yall not winning no dam superbowl man gtf outta hear robbing that man and his kids for years to come over a 10” yards after yall ran him into the ground for yall own benefit is nasty work
MAKING HISTORY AND BREAKING THAT RECORD WILL NEVER COME AGAIN!! BARKLEY NEEDS TO BREAK IT.. HE CAN GET HURT IN THE PLAYOFFS WHATS THE DIFFERENCE!??? PPL DON'T PLAY THINKING THEY WILL GET INJURED.. PLAY BC THAT'S YOUR JOB💯💯💯 BREAK IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We better win the Super Bowl resting everyone u owe me some history for life
Who cares. Smart move by the eagles
@ I care we haven’t had a running back like this and have a chance to do something special and not even gonna try? Smart move my ass
@@jacobramirez2477 there’s no point in putting your team out there another week to win a game that means nothing. They hvent had a bye since week 5. You obviously take your starters out when you have a chance to
@ we might as well just forfeit the game since this game is meaningless why put anyone out there. Why tell fans “hey come to the game we aren’t gonna play anyone but we can have a good time.” Or you play sell the game out make history and give us more momentum going into the playoffs and you act like they would play the whole game obviously they would only play one half. Plus I would make sure Jalen plays the half too just so he isn’t rusty while we go make a run.
Woulda been an asterisk anyway. It's a 16 game record.
This is the right decision. Not only would Saquon have to play, but also the entire O-Line. What if one of those guys go down? Or one of the blocking TEs? What are the chances of making a SB run without one of the all-pro Tackles or the starting center?
AS AN EAGLES FAN THIS IS SO DISAPPOINTING…
Onm bc wtf then y take him out the Dallas game
HUH😮
If Barkley say he can play an feel healthy let em play this is so dumbbbbbb
You’re dumb
I wanted him to go for it. But I respect the decision. I just hope we go all the way. Nothing is given. And the road ahead is NOT going to be easy. I hope there are no regrets. Fly Eagles Fly
I feel the same way but it will be regrets. We might not hear about it but believe me it will be.
I support the Barkley sitting decision if Hurts hasn't cleared protocol. If Hurts is cleared this week, then it would be wise to give him some snaps (possibly a quarter or half) with the offensive starters to get him back into a rhythm instead of having him try to do it in the playoff game. If he is rusty in the 1st half of a playoff game, it could cost us our season.
Clear or no clear Protocol…. hurts and saquon should be benched in a meaningless game
He can literally get hurt in practice let him go get that record are you kidding the players want it ..give him the 1st half it's been 40 years go make history
If we don’t win the Super Bowl this year there will be a lot of regret about not going for the record. It’s for the rushing record in the entire nfl history books. I say go for it. I’m sure the offensive line would approve of being in the record books as well.
But name me a better team.. when healthy, it’s the best team in the league.. 3 losses - 2 dropped passes and 1 game missing half the team.. if they handle their business, they’re getting that damn trophy. They obviously feel this way too..
@@gbmbg114They shoulda handle there business playing Commanders but they didn't. Playoff is a whole different game. I don't trust the eagles because there not consistent. Oh Well. I hope Nick can get them there if not shame on him for not letting Sequon break the record. GO Birds 🦅🦅🦅🦅
@angiemorris1918 .. you don’t get the #1 defense and #1 rushing offense unless you’re consistent.. trust me, this is the best team in the league.. if they handle business, they’ll win the whole thing.
This is the correct decision. Great job nick
we all know Nick didn't make the decision
@1Bronco2 I doesn't matter who made the call, it was the correct one
No. Tf it isnt
No it’s not. Whole teams finna be rusty as hell
@@chrisrussell1242 the only call that matters is in 2 weeks and beyond.....any coaching incorrect calls and they dont get to NOLA...... he's OUTTA HERE..... I dont need to see Washington with a winning drive for a TD...... YOUR DEFENSE IS LEAKING OIL... U GOT 2 TIMEOUTS TO RESET YOUR DEFENSE.. AND DONT USE EM
People think resting = SB; but it doesnt. This had to be a tough situation especially because Saquon could have jad the record if he played all the 4th quarters during the season. He let the young dogs eat; but know the team wont let him....
no people DONT think that. that's a false narrative. People think resting will give us the best chance to remain healthy into the playoffs. sure anything can happen at any time, but you don't want to go into the playoffs without saquon.
Why would you risk injury in a game that doesn’t mean anything. They haven’t had a week off since week 5. It’s no question you give the starters a week of rest
@@nateebanks So why risk playing him against Dallas at all? Why risk playing getting to 2,000? It's a silly decision to bench him against the Giants because he has a chance to make literal history.
I understand that but having a healthy Saquon doesn't guarantee a super bowl a healthy Saquon is definitely a better chance making it to the SB but getting that 40 year old rushing record would be really special it would be a Saquon record and a offensive line record and a Philadelphia Eagles record and if Saquon got the record he definitely be a first ballot hall of famer not saying he wouldn't be a hall of famer he still one of only 9 running backs that ran for over 2000 yards in a single season but getting the record would definitely pretty special Go Birds!!!!
He’s not following me, Saquon is playing 😹🔥🔥🔥
Fooling? Or following?
@ lol fooling, damn Siri
We have a better chance of getting to the Super Bowl for the next 5 years in a row than saquon has at gettting another 2k.
I hate this coach. Resting doesn’t guarantee a Super Bowl, resting this game only ensures Barkley will never obtain the record. CLOWN COACH, shys away from greatness.
Playoff wins ain't guaranteed with REST.
Saquon is guaranteed to beat the recorded, not win the super bowl
We’ll never forgive you if you don’t give Saquon a chance to break the record. Don’t fuck this up Nick.
They’re not playing Saquon. Out of the question. Smart organization
Don't worry he will!
i agree with nick 🦅🦅🦅
Dumb coward decision. Brady had a 16-0 season did he rest NO! Football is sad. Tough no, those days are gone. The first playoff game, Barkly gets hurt. No record how sad!
I dnt like this decision at all there is no guarantee we will make the Superbowl and you took him setting the record from him I dnt like it at all
Exactly; rest doesn't = SB ring. The only guarantee you have is Saquon had the chance to get the record. I don't think Nick made this choice, this sounds like a Howie Lurie thing, because Nick was a player (college not NFL) and it seems like most players are saying "go for it"
It’s not about rest guaranteeing anything.. but does it give you a better chance to be successful? OF COURSE IT DOES.. and as an organization, all you want to do is give yourself better and better chances to win a Super Bowl..
A rushing record would be great, but a Super Bowl victory is everything. Rest the team.
So resting guarantees a Super Bowl win?
@@EaglesFan20this what I’m confused about why do everyone keep thinking this
@@EaglesFan20 No. But after 16 games of brutality, it won't hurt. It'll be like playing a 16 game season while other teams had to play 17 games. A personal rushing record means a whole lot less than a Super Bowl appearance and possible victory. Keep your eyes on the prize. Remember 2017? It was a lotta fun, wasn't it?
@LowkeyForever .. it’s not about guaranteeing anything.. it’s about giving yourself the best chance at it.. if you play Saquon, you have to play all the starters and they need rest.. they’re not robots lol.. that’s why everyone wants the #1 seed - the bye week is the reward..
@ I guess lol 😂 we better win the SB , because if we don’t the whole season going be a bust , 300 + carry’s ,2k yards to sit out and not get a record in your reach , just to not when it all going be crazy work , that record will put the offense in history books
U suck! Your not Guaranteed a super bowl but can win the rushing title. Why can't we have both
Nicks a great coach. Salute to you coach 🫡
Well I hope Nick selfish ass guaranteed the eagles org a SB.
This wasnt a definitive he wasnt playing. He was saying maybe he would be one. They still possibly could play for like a half. I want him to get it but I also wanna win it all.
Resting the starters doesn’t mean they will all of a sudden become healthy in the playoffs I’m sure the time will be off and start out even slower then they usually does I’m hoping we don’t get the packers
What a fan you are
What are u talking about?
@traviscarr2245 I agree with you. You never know what eagles team going to show up. All this making adjust in the 2nd half after played like shit in the first half is not going to fly in the playoffs.
They better win the Superbowl because if they lose, he has lost an opportunity to win MVP of the league and he has lost putting himself in the Hall of fame. No one else on this team has as much to lose because of this decision.
AJ got hurt in the last game of the season last year, missed the playoff game, and people roasted Nick for playing the starters. As hard as it is, this was the right decision.
He probably should have let the starters finish the game last week and told them to go for the record. There was a chance they could have got it.
Can ya'll stop bitching and moaning about Sa sitting this game...He still ran for 2k still getting a AP status and 1 of 9 players to rush for 2K. And more than likely getting OPOY
Do the math if he need 10-15 carries and they play another 3 games b4 the SB. Those are hits he will have to take. If we just avg it out Sa will touch the ball at least 20 times. Thats a total of 75 touches b4 the SB. Also we will have to play everybody and just last game Becton went out and before that game Landon went out and so did Jalen. This is about being smart and at a full tank for the playoffs.
PS for a "SMART" fan base did we forget just las year BOTH AJ and Jalen got hurt at the last game of the year.
Let the fans decide. 👍 if you want to see Saquon play / 👎 if you’d rather he sit
Man he lying Jalen just don't want to deal with the media. I'm sure he is fine
Protocol is out of the eagles hands . Its not up to them
Sirianni, DONT EVER SAY “I’m sensitive to players records” DONT EVER SAY THAT AGAIN
This is not the right decision. We're not guaranteed to win the Super Bowl even with rest. If we don't win the SB and he doesn't break the record it's crazy! You can get hurt in practice ! This is a bad decision
Great and easy decision
im sad, but not surprised, and also understand, go get the ring
Coach is right Barkley needs to to rest cause we need him healthy for the playoffs
I don't agree with it but I respect the team's decision and Nick's. Have to win the SB though, please!
For all the people saying play Barkley and some starters are first when someone got hurt would blame the HC and management