Why the Eagles’ mindset after beating the Giants should scare the rest of the NFC
The Philadelphia Eagles handled business, again. This time, it was over their division rival in the New York Giants, but in a dominant fashion as they win 48-22. This win was a bit different though, as it allowed the Eagles to clinch a playoff berth in just Week 14 of the 2022 season. At 12-1, […]
The Philadelphia Eagles handled business, again. This time, it was over their division rival in the New York Giants, but in a dominant fashion as they win 48-22.
This win was a bit different though, as it allowed the Eagles to clinch a playoff berth in just Week 14 of the 2022 season. At 12-1, they are one of the first teams to do so this season.
While that is great and all, head coach Nick Sirianni doesn't really care. There is more to be worried about than that, and his reaction says it all.
“Actually, they said that to me in there and I was like, ‘oh, that’s nice.’ We got way bigger goals and it’s onto the next one,” Sirianni told reporters after the win.
This isn't just something Sirianni is saying, either. He has instilled this mentality in everyone. Every coach feels that way, along with every player, staff member, and member of the organization.
They are bought into the fact that they can win the Super Bowl this year. They believe that, and the mentality they are putting on display is showing everyone else they mean business.
The rest of the NFC should be scared.
I mean, Miles Sanders had maybe the best game of his career. He was able to hit that 1,000 rushing yard mark while having 144 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns.
Sanders was asked after the game, what means more to him, the yards or the touchdowns. With a straight face, he responded with "Super Bowl."
There aren't many teams who have this same mentality at this time of the year. In fact, I don't think anyone is as confident as the Eagles are right now.
This team is ready. The NFC, and maybe the rest of the NFL should be scared.
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