Think about that final scene in a classic Western... the dust settles after the big showdown. The victor stands tall, surveying the land. But what happens next? How the leader handles the aftermath, the messy business of rebuilding alliances and managing egos, often reveals their true mettle. That’s where the Philadelphia Eagles found themselves this summer, fresh off hoisting the Lombardi.
Owner Jeffrey Lurie faced a defining moment, a test of culture versus cap sheets. And his surprising move involving C.J. Gardner-Johnson spoke volumes.
True to form, the fiery safety showed up at the Eagles' Super Bowl LIX ring ceremony.