Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni addressed the possibility of Saquon Barkley breaking Eric Dickerson’s single-season rushing record during a press conference on Thursday. Sirianni acknowledged that while Barkley is an exceptional talent, it is highly unlikely that he will surpass Dickerson’s record of 2,105 rushing yards in a single season when the Giants face the Eagles this Sunday.
Sirianni noted the challenges that come with breaking such a historic record, especially in the context of today’s NFL, where offenses are more balanced and running backs often share the workload. He pointed out that teams like the Eagles often focus on defensive strategies that can limit an individual player’s rushing success. Given Barkley’s impressive performance throughout the season, Sirianni expressed respect for the running back’s abilities but emphasized the difficulty of achieving such a milestone in a single game, particularly against a strong defensive team like the Eagles.
While the Eagles head coach recognized Barkley’s skill set, he remained focused on his own team’s objectives, particularly in stopping the Giants’ offense and securing a win. Despite the record chase potentially not being a factor in Sunday’s game, the matchup promises to be a competitive one with high stakes for both teams.
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