The familiar rhythm of an NFL season is a beautiful, brutal grind. You have your wins, your losses, and the singular focus on the next opponent. It’s a world of controlled chaos. But sometimes, a tremor from the past cuts through the noise, demanding a moment of raw, unfiltered reflection.
That tremor hit Saquon Barkley on Friday. Standing at his locker, the Eagles' star running back was asked about the earthquake that shook his alma mater. His answer was not about strategy. It was about a person. "For me, seeing Coach Franklin get fired definitely hurts," Barkley said.