Saquon Barkley questions Jared Verse calling out Eagles fans

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PHILADELPHIA -- Running back Saquon Barkley doesn't believe Los Angeles Rams edge rusher Jared Verse did himself any favors by declaring he "hates Eagles fans" in front of Sunday's divisional round playoff game at Lincoln Financial Field.

"Probably not the smartest thing to say when you're coming to Philadelphia," Barkley said. "I've been on the other side [as a member of the New York Giants] and even if I felt some type of way, I probably wouldn't give them any extra fuel. I'm pretty sure Philly fans have seen that comment. It was already going to be loud and rocking so it's just only going to add to it."

Verse caught the city's attention with his comments in the Los…