The Philadelphia Eagles had an incredible 2022 season that ended with a Super Bowl loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. While a disappointing end, it would be hard for anyone to be disappointed by the season as a whole. 

The team boasted an elite defense and an exciting offense that finished third in the league in yards per game.

However, one former player could not get over something that happened in Super Bowl 57. 

Miles Sanders spent the better part of the last four seasons as the starting running back in Philadelphia. 

Sanders had his best season in 2022 en route to the Super Bowl, finishing with 1,269 rushing yards and 11 TDs. However, Sanders was somewhat of an afterthought during Super Bowl 57. The former Penn State RB had just seven rushes for 16 yards in the game. 

Recently, Sanders spoke with Steve Reed of the Associated Press and was asked about his role in the Super Bowl. 

"Last game of the season? For all of the marbles? Everybody can answer that question. If they put themselves in my shoes, would they be happy? I don't want to make headlines, [but] if it does, I don't care," explained Sanders. 

Sanders is clearly still upset four months after the game. 

Shortly after entering free agency this offseason, Sanders signed a four-year, $25M deal which includes $13M guaranteed with the Carolina Panthers. 

After Sanders' comments, it's hard to ignore the possible role that the Super Bowl disappointment had in the RB signing elsewhere. Would Sanders still be an Eagle if he wasn't unhappy with his usage? 

Nevertheless, Sanders will now take over as the workhorse back in Carolina. The Eagles will turn to the newly-acquired D'Andre Swift and Rashaad Penny to make up for Sanders' departure. 

Featured image via © Bill Streicher | 2023 Feb 12