Eagles running back Saquon Barkley was inspired by Barry Sanders serving his teammates
Saquon Barkley saw a clip of Barry Sanders on NFL Films when he was a kid that left a lasting impression. It wasn’t Sanders juking half the defense on one of his dynamic touchdown runs.…
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley was inspired by Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders, who served his teammates by handing out Gatorade cups during a practice session. The memorable clip of Sanders' unselfish act resonated with Barkley, who has followed the same selfless approach throughout his career. Barkley, who set an NFL record with 2,504 combined rushing yards in the regular season and playoffs, credits his parents for instilling an unselfish mindset.
He emphasizes that being a great teammate should not be rare, as it should be the norm in order to create a winning culture and compete for championships.
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