Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley still dreams of realizing his goal.
Barkley was present at the Caesars Superdome before Super Bowl LIX on Monday night, meeting with the media alongside his teammates as they prepare to face the Kansas City Chiefs in less than a week.
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Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) participates during Super Bowl 59 Opening Night, Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, in New Orleans, ahead of the NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
The star player, in a conversation with FOX Sports’ Peter Schrager, expressed his surprise at the pre-game excitement but affirmed that he “definitely envisions playing in this game.”
“That’s why me and my family made the decision to come to Philadelphia, to have an opportunity to play in the Super Bowl. And here we are,” he stated.
Barkley joined the Eagles in the offseason after the New York Giants allowed him to explore free agency. His impressive season, almost breaking Eric Dickerson’s rushing record with 2,005 yards on 345 carries and scoring 13 touchdowns on the ground, proved to be a significant move.
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Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) rushes for a touchdown against the Washington Commanders during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
“It’s simple — it took everyone. For us to do what we wanna do, it’ll take everyone again,” he emphasized.
Barkley expressed gratitude for the opportunity to succeed but acknowledged that the journey is far from over. Making it to the Super Bowl wasn’t the final objective; winning it was.
“It’ll be amazing, something I’ve dreamed about since I was a little kid,” he described his anticipation for entering the game. “To actually be here and finally have it come to light will be amazing. But the dream wasn’t just getting there.”
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“The dream was to win the Super Bowl, and I think we’re capable of doing it.”
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