A different kind of diamond is being polished in Philadelphia. One where a generational talent is poised to chase history.
That promise hinges on one man. Saquon Barkley is the centerpiece of a bold offensive experiment. The NFL has lately been obsessed with the forward pass. But the Eagles have decided to zig.
They are building a fortress around the run game. And it's a strategy as classic as a well-worn mitt. This isn't just about winning games. It's about chasing an unbeaten record from 1984.
Eric Dickerson’s two-year rushing record of 4,032 yards has stood for decades.