Saquon Barkley didn’t suppose boos would rain down from the MetLife Stadium seats full of New York Giants followers as he returned to the sphere he used to name residence as a Philadelphia Eagle for the primary time.
However when he touched the ball, that’s all he heard on Sunday, although they received extra silent as he carved up the Giants’ protection for 176 yards speeding – essentially the most of his Eagles profession up to now – with a landing within the 28-3 blowout win for Philadelphia.
Barkley mentioned he wasn’t contemplating this a revenge recreation as he went towards the crew with which he spent his first six seasons within the NFL earlier than signing with what was his NFC East rival.
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Philadelphia Eagles working again (and former New York Giants participant) Saquon Barkley greets followers at MetLife Stadium. (Robert Deutsch-Imagn Photos)
Nonetheless, with large success in his first assembly towards the Giants, Fox Sports activities’ Kristina Pink requested Barkley what it felt like working throughout New York on Sunday. Barkley took the excessive street.
“On the finish of the day, we received,” he replied. “That’s an important factor. Shout-out to the large boys up entrance and tight ends. They did a factor for me main the best way.
“It feels good to exit right here for a win within the division. It’s all the time vital. Now, we go to the subsequent one.”
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The ambiance, although, was one thing that Barkley mentioned he thrived on.
“I do know I used to be getting booed. However as a competitor, that’s the stuff you reside for,” he mentioned, “moments you dream about, and on the finish of the day, we received the dub. I used to be in a position to see my [old] teammates and friends over there, so it was all love on the finish.”
Philadelphia Eagles working again Saquon Barkley carries the ball towards the New York Giants through the first half at MetLife Stadium. (Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Photos)
After the sport, Barkley took an additional whereas to get to his postgame interview as he hugged and spoke along with his outdated teammates, with whom he stays involved regardless of being rivals now.
Regardless of the gang’s response to his return to North Jersey, Barkley famous how his outdated teammates view the scenario of him leaving the Giants for the Eagles.
“Blissful to see these guys on the market,” he mentioned. “You realize, the media makes it greater than what it’s. I received no hate in my coronary heart. Over there, they received no hate for me. It’s all love, it’s a enterprise. Perceive, they advised me to go someplace else and discover someplace else.
Philadelphia Eagles working again Saquon Barkley warms up earlier than the sport towards the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. (Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Photos)
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“I discovered a brand new residence, I’m comfortable, and on the finish of the day, we received the win.”
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