This Is Why the Philadelphia Eagles Signed Saquon Barkley

SAQUON BARKLEY SIGNS with the PHILADELPHIA EAGLES: Josh Norris and Hayden Winks of Underdog Fantasy break down the Saquon Barkley move going from the New York Giants to the Philadelphia Eagles. What does this mean for both teams? Will he see a massive jump from his recent Giants years? Can he outperform D’Andre Swift’s season?
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0:00 Saquon Barkley Signs with Philadelphia Eagles
0:55 Saquon Barkley Highlights
2:48 Saquon Barkley vs D’Andre Swift
4:25 Jalen Hurts Touchdowns
5:20 Philadelphia Eagles Buying RBs
7:02 2024 Philadelphia Eagles Offense
9:40 Top RBs for 2024 NFL Season
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[@majafarkhani87]

Stout is the only reason im not worried about losing Kelce, hes gonna be missed but Stout is amazing what he did Mailata in such a short amount of time is insane.

[@Ruthless13x]

For a guy who never played football too…

[@SlinginDillys]

Stoutland lowkey is one of the most important people in the organization

[@Chriscrossthesauce]

Exactly Cam Jurgens hasn’t allowed a sack at allllllll

[@rebeltvr6046]

Kelce was a bit overrated anyways. Losing Lane Johnson would be what will hurt the Eagles the most...hopefully he has a good 3 yrs left at this level.

[@Chriscrossthesauce]

@@rebeltvr6046 facts it’s been proving many times without Lane we lost most of our games

[@bethebullet6511]

On the Tush Push (Its the Brotherly Shove boys), it is neither Kelce nor Hurts. Its actually Jordan Mailata and Landon Dickerson. They are the reason for the success. If you watch that play, every time it is on the back of those two guys. The push and mass they have on the left side is absurd.

[@theesweetscience2084]

Great point. Brp brought that rugby style maneuver on over when drafted as high upside pick crossing sports. Then suddenly the eagles have a great technique to count on. As a side note, I feel like Dallas G. Is part of the secret sauce for it as well. Big ol athletic dude to have on the backend of the shove is a crazy thing to get extra power

[@Aidan0476]

Was literally just about to comment this, kelce definitely has a role in it but those 2 guys on the left and stoutland are far more important that Jason or hurts.

[@temple2431]

It’s mostly Hurts.

[@Aidan0476]

@@temple2431 it’s mostly Mailata and Dickerson

[@SandraCurb-hg9ox]

No it's the center Jason bro no other linemen

[@davec6796]

Don't forget Shady! Howie extended Shady once. I want to say after he rushed for the most yards that season.

[@johnfake2739]

DeMarco Murray was not a Howie spend. That was Chip. Howie has never paid so much for a RB.

[@yaboiiity6067]

plus chip was out there using demarco like d’andre swift😭

[@BLGClipsx]

Chip also signed Ryan Matthews that year too

[@brettnelson9185]

Demarcu Murray also lead the league in rushing a year after leaving Eagles

[@BLGClipsx]

@@brettnelson9185 no he didn’t

[@musshine8249]

@@BLGClipsxhe definitely did

[@onehitwonder701]

Howie saw what the 49ers did with CMC and saw how much a gifted RB can change the offense. So he went and sign saquan

[@sirfish9824]

Exactly an elite running back is way more important than an elite wide receiver.

[@driferdark4339]

This is massive for the Birds! Saquon has never run behind such a line,and remember Eagles have Brown,Smith,and Dallas Goedert catching. With all these weapons it Will be really tough to stop this offense.

[@philaunitebirdgangtakeflig5453]

the tush push is succesful because of landon dickerson and jordan mailata. kelce pointed this out himself. its a falasy that kelce was the driving force behind the tush push.

[@rebeltvr6046]

Absolutely. Hurts always ran the tush push to the left side, Mailata and Dickerson. Two big, powerful monsters. Can't stop 'em.

[@Jangocat]

It's called the Brotherly Shove, and you are wrong. It was successful having the GOAT center clown.

[@philaunitebirdgangtakeflig5453]

@@Jangocat you dont know ball then. and you clearly don't watch kelces podcast in which the goat center himself puts it in very simple terms for you to understand. its the left side of our line bud.

[@Aidan0476]

@@Jangocatyou have no idea what ur talking about

[@chevy4x466]

Gotta feel for giants fans. Their best player jumped ship for not a lot of money. For the amount of snaps, Barkley is not expensive.

[@davissinclair4945]

I don't. A lot of Giants fans who shit on Saquon are too ignorant and stupid to understand that he WAS THEIR ENTIRE OFFENSE aside from Slayton.

[@dogsbreakfast4952]

It’s literally a top 5 contract of all time for rbs but ok 😂

[@kevinmotz9195]

Also giants didn’t offer a contract at all

[@chevy4x466]

@@kevinmotz9195 I have a feeling Mr Barkley didn’t conduct himself professionally as u or I do in our work place. They seem to have spited him

[@ElJefeRonaldo22]

​@kevinmotz9195 not this off-season but b4 this past season they did

[@appnzllr]

I really enjoyed your discussion of Swift, Barkley, and Kelce.

[@jobckts682]

I'm sick of SHOTGUN every play.

[@campscudder2541]

And no motion

[@Ruthless13x]

It was our last coordinator.

[@matthughbennett989]

It’s what no one talks about locally or nationally. Jalen has never played under center. It’s going to be late season @ best before he looks competent @ it.

[@koop2.1.5]

That will change with moore, still a lot of shotgun but much more plays under center

[@joshuaclay5370]

Demarco Murray was not a Howie Roseman decision, that was 100% Chip Kelly

[@George-Cancel]

Chip Kelly said he didn’t wanted Demarco Murray. He wanted a running back and howie gave him the players and chip Kelly had to work with the players howie pick for him.

[@George-Cancel]

Chip Kelly ask howie what position he wanted and howie got it for him

[@Ruthless13x]

Philly drafted a guard last year. We straight

[@iceTristan_]

exactly and we can take one at 22 or 50/53

[@user-ll6zn3xv9v]

We are taking another OL in thos draft if he lands to us. Eagles always stacking up on OL. I think they need a backup on the right side though.

[@udaymittal5598]

We drafted a center cam jurgens who played gaurd bc Kelce was here but Kelce wanted him drafted to take over at center which is what most likely will happen and they’ll draft or sign a veteran guard (most likely draft)

[@kolchak3578]

Steen will be RG

[@Ruthless13x]

@@user-ll6zn3xv9v I’m on for the trenches. But right now let’s get impact players who can affect NOW. We already done those investments before

[@tommykern2336]

Re: the "why now?" question: I don't think this move happens without the significant cap jump we saw. I think Huff happens regardless; Saquon happens because the Eagles gained a bunch of cap space.

[@jim5526]

Iggles 2024 to 2026 are 51-0 and three Super Bowl victories

[@augustojoseramonpinochetug5235]

🤣

[@venom4597]

More like Barkley plays in 0 games due to injuries lol

[@srod1874]

It’s a catch 22 tbh for us EAGLES fans. We got a GREAT running back but we over paid for a RB to honest. If he stays healthy then then I think he be the best running back in the NFL behind this O-line

[@Jetzetta]

Josh's reactions to background distractions always crack me up 😅 0:42

[@davyannajones]

RBs getting signed early is not an indicator of perceived value. Barkley is a top 5 player at his position and got less money than Gabe Davis who is not a top 50 player at his position. Teams knew that the RBs have accepted what their market value is and would sign immediately so it was important to get one before they were gone.

[@DontBuryTheLead]

Great video, I just subscribed. Hey what screen sharing software do you use if you don’t mind me asking?

[@cgctorrag]

Buyers remorse at RB is very common. Especially when that RB has missed 26.7% of all possible starts since joining the league. Durability and availability matter.....a lot.

[@theesweetscience2084]

It's part of the fear for sure here. But I'm having faith that part of the missed chunks of time were also to try to keep saquon decently healthy during seasons when the giants weren't contenders. It doesn't cover allllll that missed time. I'm merely saying I hope it's part of it, Combining that with the eagles offensive line being a factor is trying to keep Saquon on the field more. There's been some eagles rbs having bigger, longer seasons with that OL, that may not have happened elsewhere.

[@kevinmyers440]

Great stat on getting hit behind the line. Haven’t heard that one. So big of a difference even without Kelce the goat.

[@Yulado173]

Our coaching was super questionable last season so, we couldn't REALLY see how good Swift was. We didn't use him to his full potential.

[@DonVaun12]

With the new salary cap spending, teams will spend on RBs and LBs

[@theesweetscience2084]

Good point

[@tobyfalcon1448]

Desperate teams will think they are a RB or LB away and overspend. Consistently good and patient teams will realize these positions aren't worth the big spend when you can get same productivity from late round picks or cheap vet signings

[@DonVaun12]

@tobyfalcon1448 hmm.. each team has extra EXTRA money to spend on players this season. Holding on to it will not win you anything.

[@dylann.7874]

18% Saquon exposure on underdog…

[@mattdoroshow2825]

Eagles have a new OC - totally different thinking now

[@tommyl3207]

Bad news is I'm still seeing the need for a CB, S, RG and 3WR. If they lose Riddick AND Sweat, you can add DE. But the good news is, Eagles have Howie Roseman.

[@Powers3rg]

Saquon can easily be a top 3 RB. If he stays healthy they gave a great run system helped by their mobile QB.

[@MIKELIN8]

Shady McCoy had signed a 2nd contract with the Eagles. Howie is not afraid to pay for quality.

[@johnmccrossin6035]

Ok liked Swift a lot! And they never used him like they should so he should of been even better? But since he left which is a suprise move in another Pennsylvanian native who happens to be a stud to! He might be a better candidate since Kelce is gone and he is used to more touches ❤ But who knows Swift might of been better if they used him right, but we will never no! So welcome to Philly bro❤

[@williamblackfyre4866]

Wrong...last time the Eagles went all in on a RB was Chip Kelly signing Demarco Murray away from the Cowboys (And Ryan Matthews)....that and the Byron Maxwell signing along with the Kiki Alonso trade and cutting of DeSean Jackson make him look like a dam fool. For years they were an explosive dynamic offense with Vick, LeSean, DeSean, and Maclin. In one fell swoop. He replaced Vick/Foles with Bradford, LeSean with Matthews/Murray, got rid of Jackson, refused to sign Maclin...and kept Riley "I'll fight every n****** here" Cooper..... dark dark days...

[@jamesmichael5475]

Be careful, because Barkley is not a back that has been able to get the tough 1-2 yards, in fact he was often removed from the field on short yardage situations when with the Giants, because he is not a power runner, will not run-over defenders, but rather he always attempts to run around them. He is a gifted running back that needs open space to take advantage of his skill-set. Perhaps he is provided opportunities to shine with the Eagles offensive line play, that the Giants never could provide him.

[@George-Cancel]

The giants are trash ! Probably because Barkley is the giants only weapon and it too fucking obviously.

[@kevinthomas44]

Demarco Murray and Shady McCoy contracts don’t ring a bell?

[@Yulado173]

I am a lifetime EAGLES fan. I absolutely don't feel like we needed dude. I feel like we could've invested in Swift and saved so much. WE NEED DB'S!!!!!!!

[@hotshoephotographyco.2903]

You do realize that Barkley will take a ton a pressure off of Hurts. Swift was great here but could not pass protect for Hurts, which is why they had to keep taking him out. Barkley is top 5 in pass protection and can catch and you have to game plan for him, not to mention they can’t they can’t stack the box against him because of AJ and Devontae. Hurts does not have to try and run anymore and prolong his career. Eagles are mimicking the 49ers who absolutely killed us because of the respect you have to have for cmc. Everyone said the 9ers were dumb for trading for cmc, and they beat the nfc like rag dolls.

[@mikeronald3812]

RB's receiving numbers go to die with Hurts at qb. Just look at the numbers for Swift and Sanders. Hurts steals RB's td's big time in the rushing game too. Look at the rb leaders in 2022. Sanders had over 750 rushing yards and zero td's. 80 players rushed for at least 230 yards that season and only 2 players had zero rushing td's. Sanders was 1 of them.

[@thekevster619]

Demarco Murray was a chip Kelly move not a howie roseman move

[@djay72]

Since basically Shady.

[@sob_meen]

it's no whole tyler steen will start at RG this will be his first season as a true starter but his second year. he blocked very well in the run game is limited games last season

[@waalms]

Chip Kelly signed DeMarco.

[@francben1649]

Dallas still has DAK. He is on Jerrys teat.

[@blazingmonolith4323]

Howie Roseman broke the rules and was rectuiting before negotiations. Cant wait to take a draft pick from him.

[@eaglesman19]

That never happened it’s just a bs statement the Giants are trying to make up to get compensation for Saquon cuz they know the messed up 🤣

[@imandan1966]

Eagles can have him. Saquon loves the injured list

[@sirfish9824]

That’s what they said about swift and cmc before they played on a a good team where they didn’t have to run the ball 30 times a game for their team to even compete.

[@George-Cancel]

I will love the injury’s list too if I was on the giants. Everybody on the giants love the injured list

[@peterthurmond7326]

You guys for got about Shady 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@mikeronald3812]

Hurts may be exposed big time this year. They didn't use motion cause Hurts doesn't like it. It probably confuses Hurts more than it will confuse the defense.

[@JQUiK84]

You mean the mccoy days

[@kimbraly4223]

Demarco was a Chip pick

[@Zozaya007]

I have fear as a Dallas fan 🫣

[@sirfish9824]

You should. Saquon with a good oline and less attention on him is a scary thing.

[@lons5472]

Parson's want's to be an Eagle now, lol.

[@RawPodcast3]

Giants lost. Eagles get a stud at RB

[@CBF.W]

Singleterry has more ypc and only 100 less yards. Saquon is overrated and eagles overpaid him. Demarco Murray 2.0

[@danielmallory9974]

​@him633 Really? Barkleys team has been, well, Barkley, The defense can't just say stop Barkley win games anymore. I'm not sure he's ever been in a situation as good as this one.

[@vidalark415]

I know whom I am picking in fantasy Hurts & Barkley

[@davyannajones]

Also these “Jalen Hurts took a step back” takes are lazy and cliche. His numbers were virtually identical to Lamar Jackson who won the MVP. The difference was that Jalen had the number 22 ranked defense and Lamar had the number 4 ranked defense. The QB gets blamed for losses but the defense put the offense in a bad spots.

[@eaglesman19]

Bro that dude is getting paid 250 mil and is the highest paid player on the team. Stop he should be able to overcome that it’s not an excuse

[@d1ehl.]

McCaffery is why Howie did it

[@Jawnderlust]

The offense is in at least competent OC hands now….

[@triplebbb1484]

What has S. Barkley done to deserve new contract? Yes, he has all the tools to be one of the best RB but? As a cowboys fan, I’m glad that we’ll be facing him twice a year.

[@Alart28]

😂😂🤣😭💀 w3 bEliEvE yoU

[@iceTristan_]

can’t wait for him to go off, ur delusional

[@GorillaCheeks]

2,200 yards in the last 2 years on a trash giants offense…. Cope with pollard gone lil bro

[@triplebbb1484]

@@GorillaCheeks 2,200 yds aren’t very good for a featured back. He is an okay back but not worth the money Eagles are paying him. Pollard is not the same back as two years ago playing limited time behind Zeke.

[@MacRides1]

I like Barkley but they spent too much. The RB market is mid 20s - they paid upper 30s (mid 40s with incentives) for an injury prone RB who's best days may have already happened (questionable)? I think Howie paniced after losing Swift and felt he HAD to land Barkley and I'm sure Barkleys agent knew he had some leverage in the deal bc of Swift. You also mentioned Murray who was a complete bust - do you think there is anything to picking an RB from a division rival that could make that pick not as attractive. that is, Barkley's rival for his entire career was the Eagles, now he's essentially playing for the enemy? Or does that not matter? It sure didnt work out with Murray.

[@sirfish9824]

This Demarco Murray stuff is so dumb. Murray wasn’t a highly skilled player he had one good season before we signed him and he had that good season because he had 400 Carries in a single season. 7th most Carrie’s in a season all time which is why his stats were so good. He had half his Carrie’s on the eagles and had half the yards. Also saquon was a 2nd overall pick for a reason. He’s a dynamic player in every aspect of the game catching,running, blocking, break tackles, make people miss tackles. He’s got every tool. Murray was a one trick pony. And saquon would have been the first pick in his draft if it wasn’t for baker mayfield being a quarterback.

[@GodzillaTweets]

I took Saquan as the RB 2 last night... I do like bjohn. But to me. Bejohn i's still young and unproven as a stud.. Breeces line is meh at best. Gibbs splits.. Achane. Young and small. It's a no brainer. I'll take Saquan and Josh Jacobs every draft 1,2. Until best ball catches up to reality... I'm taking the Godzilla rbs

[@shwnbur77]

As Giants fan im happy he got his money. Giants did the right thing not paying him that. He will miss at least 5 games per year throughout that contract. He is injured way too often to give him that contract

[@lighttu]

his injury concerns are def nothing to just ignore, however, you also have to acknowldege the huge differences in circumstances he will be in. giants had to depend on him in every game in order to just compete, while also having a horrendous o-line. it makes sense that he would have been run into the ground and deal with injuries. now, he’s behind a top 5 oline, with a team that has two alpha wr’s and a top 10 TE. there wont be as heavy of a dependency on barkely. im not saying he wont get hurt, but his chances of getting hurt are significantly reduced when comparing his circumstance in NY vs. PHI

[@toneholler3020]

And he doesn't have to play on the concrete field half the season

[@robertkelly6282]

Guess Barkley wanted to go home good luck stay healthy

[@LennyDykstra1]

Still not done. Go get Justin Simmons

[@tobyfalcon1448]

They signed/WAY overpaid for Barkley bc that's what the Eagles do. Any "name" player available at start of free agency, they throw too much money at. They've done this for the last 3 decades. Roseman gets this credit as some genius GM when all he does is throw money around recklessly. Any GM can do that

[@heydebrent]

I don't think he is that much better then Swift... We shall see

[@andrewgermann8820]

He bought the dip, by still buying the dip and giving the second highest AAV deal ever? Why are we jumping through hoops just to say every move Howie Roseman makes is great?

[@UnderdogFantasy]

It’s 4th in AAV right now behind CMC, Kamara and JT

[@andrewgermann8820]

@@UnderdogFantasythe potential max would be the second highest AAV. Howie has been praised for leading the crowd of devaluing certain positions and still having success. This is the opposite of that, whether or not the cap increased more than teams thought.

[@IamnotJokic]

@@andrewgermann8820he’ll likely never hit those escalators

[@Spapadap]

Let’s break this down for the 5th grader brain. RB market has been decreasing in value and Howie bought. Your opinion of value of this specific deal is completely irrelevant.

[@andrewgermann8820]

@@Spapadap hahha and he still bought at the top of the market. The RB market has been decreasing in value for the better part of 20 years, because the game has changed. This was one of the best RB free agent groups ever he went for the guy who got paid the most money. He didn’t reinvent the wheel. Thanks for the teaching lesson though, I appreciate it.

[@eg7269]

Eagles paid Lesean McCoy, he deserved it, but they did pay Demarco Murray too

[@jongray4828]

He signed with the Eagles to give Giants management a big middle finger and at least he’ll get a shot at a Super Bowl because the Giants are going nowhere fast! Danny Dimes ain’t going to get them there any time soon!

[@johnsheppard8730]

The Crime of it all is SWIFT hadn't Even scratched the surface now we have a broken down injury prone back that l would be shocked if he lasts in any of the 3 Seasons he's signed to

[@FantasyDogPound]

Big 🧠

[@johncraig1431]

Cam Jurgens is probably better than kelce. They will still Tush Push.

[@r6s_god50]

What even makes you think that?? Thats a very wild take. Kelce is HOF and Jurgens is relatively untested, i love them both but to say Jurgens is probably better seems delusional

[@johncraig1431]

@r6s_god50 no not delusional just insightful. Watch and see for yourself

[@harrisonevans772]

MetLife is the worst turf to play on in the league, and he played on it every other game. He also had the worst o line. He’ll be healthy and better than ever.

[@nikorunner1603]

Shady

[@Seven_Sinzz]

To tush push hurts and not score tds. lol love watching Eagles make silly moves. Their def has more holes than swiss cheese but yea do this!

[@iceTristan_]

signed an edge / olb. still rumored to go after a LB whether it be queen or someone. linked to CJGJ and Simmons. and we have 22, 50, and 53 to get at least 2 defensive players. you’re hating

[@Seven_Sinzz]

No I'm being honest. What happen to end the year? Remind me....Eagles can sit here and say they are top dog and should be fine but I wont believe it till they prove it.@@iceTristan_

[@RetiredAF2021]

Too bad he doesn’t last long before the fragility sets in.

[@toneholler3020]

LeSean McCoy

[@mychaljames8025]

“Bringing him home “ wtf!! He’s a Bronx native.

[@PUN1SH3R438]

He went to Highschool at Whitehall, which is in Pennsylvania, and then also went to Penn State...

[@mychaljames8025]

@@PUN1SH3R438 if you put puppies in the oven does that make them biscuits

[@brendanritchie674]

Born. Not from.

[@mychaljames8025]

@@brendanritchie674. 🤔

[@JB-423]

​@@mychaljames8025no but if you live most of your young life in one area then it means you're from there. Being born in one place doesn't mean much. I was born in Trenton but I'm not from jersey

[@miltonbecker1994]

I do not agree with this signing! To many holes on defense... corner safety and God damn line backer.. total desperation move by Howie

[@iceTristan_]

nah. Queen, CJGJ, and Simmons are still out there. DeJean is in the draft (Kimchens and Bullard in 2nd), Edgerrin Cooper or Wilson or Colson in the 2nd. we’re chilling. trust the procezz

[@bjv2323]

To give him the ball 8 times a game

[@EBFromLC]

Pre hurt

[@augustojoseramonpinochetug5235]

As a Giants fan these bums never disappoint

[@IamnotJokic]

This makes no sense. Is Barkley a better overall RB than Swift? Yes, but they barely even used Swift last year. So this entire signing is based on the OC implementing a completely different scheme next year for the Eagles?

[@SirHimothyy]

Should have kept Swift and and let him eat with the new OC He was cheaper option. He sees the field better and makes better adjustments and can catch the ball just as well we just never used him it’s sad.

[@PopePlatinumBeats]

@@SirHimothyy Barkley is better than SWIFT and they will use him like SanFran uses CMC.... but dont take my word for it... watch the domination.. and i will be back and we can talk about it? k?

[@griffinbellano1210]

It was Brian’s fault, he never used swift

[@hambonefake-namington9983]

Well, running the same offense that imploded at the end of the year and got then OC fired would be immensely stupid so, yeah probably

[@DonVaun12]

You just answered your own question. And we shouldn't assume what happened to the Swift negotiations.

[@Knitty610]

Hes lost a step, that's why the Giants let him go

[@Zred66st]

Saquan bozo😂