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A strong off-field connection with his offensive line may have played a significant role in Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley's historic 2024 season.
Speaking to Reuben Frank of NBC Sports Philadelphia, Eagles offensive tackle Jordan Mailata revealed this week that Barkley is part of a group chat with the offensive line in which they discuss their favorite plays, which ultimately become part of the gameplan:
"Two things: We appreciate him and he appreciates us. I think he appreciates us because it's probably the first time [he's] been in sync [with his offensive line].