"PHILADELPHIA -- The Philadelphia Eagles have dropped two straight, their offense looks lost, the defense is strained from carrying so much weight and the city is in a mild panic wondering if this team is on the verge of its second collapse in three years. Some coaches and players are beginning to wear the stress on their faces. The defending champs are banged up, frustrated and grinding through the kind of difficult season that often follows a championship run."
"Brought in on a three-year, $37.75 million free agent deal that March, some of his new teammates acted like fans as they got a look at his jump-cuts and jukes firsthand. His abilities were so pronounced that members of the offensive line knocked on coach Nick Sirianni's office during their Week 5 bye to urge him to lean into the ground game."
The Eagles have lost consecutive games while the offense struggles and the defense bears heavy responsibility, leaving coaches, players and the city anxious. The defending champions are dealing with injuries, frustration and the typical difficulties that can follow a title season. Saquon Barkley provides exceptional energy, positivity and teammate leadership that lifts the locker room. Barkley joined on a three-year, $37.75 million free-agent deal and sparked a late 2023 turnaround with explosive runs and elusiveness. His performances prompted teammates to push for a run-heavy approach, contributing to a dominant stretch and a Super Bowl run.
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