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Saquon Barkley makes ‘arrogant’ Rams admission as NFL hits Eagles star with fine
Super Bowl LIX: Kansas City Chiefs v Philadelphia Eagles Emilee Chinn/GettyImages
Saquon Barkley and the Los Angeles Rams have a history. It’s almost like a one-sided affair. The Eagles' star running back has been their personal tormentor. A phenom in the defensive backfield who turns small seams into stadium-shaking touchdowns. This weekend, the Rams return to Philadelphia, and everyone is waiting to see if the past will repeat itself. Barkley, however, is facing a new kind of pressure this week. And this financial pressure adds a complex layer to his preparation for a highly anticipated grudge match. Speaking to reporters on September 20, Barkley was supremely confident. "Do you expect kind of the Rams to change things up the way they did last year?" Asked a reporter. He addressed the Rams' offseason confusion directly. "Apparently, they think we only hit them for three big ones. So maybe not," Barkley stated, referencing Jared Verse’s claim that removing explosive plays changes the game’s narrative. Then came the defining line. "But whatever they do, like, I hate to say this and sound

This article first appeared on Inside the Iggles and was syndicated with permission.

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