No Longer Underdogs, the Eagles face an identity crisis

Everybody loves an underdog. There’s something endearing about a woebegone protagonist overcoming insurmountable odds to best the perennial favorite. From David and Goliath to the 2017 Philadelphia Eagles and the New England Patriots dynasty, the story never seems to get old. Earned through cunning wits and a dash of charm, the Eagles hoisting the Lombardi trophy signified more than just the city’s first Super Bowl. It was more than toppling the Patriots, beating Belichick and Brady and doing it with a backup quarterback. It was more than just rubber dog masks, a Mummer’s getup and a passionate speech about shedding labels. It made for a true underdog story; it made a whole city, a country, believe.

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