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Eagles respect the Patriots, but if they 'make this all about them, we're in trouble' | Early Birds

Good morning, Eagles fans. The Eagles returned to the field Thursday for a padded practice. They will practice again at 11:30 a.m. Friday with players speaking after practice.

Doug Pederson doesn’t want to focus on the Patriots’ mystique. TIM TAI / Staff Photographer

‘If I make this all about them, we’re in trouble’

The Eagles talk often about a “faceless opponent” — they don’t get caught up in the players or records on the opposing team. It’s an understandable philosophy that’s worked so far, but good luck applying it in the Super Bowl. The Patriots have a mystique about them, playing in their third Super Bowl in four years.