Super Bowl winner Tony Dungy picks sides over Eagles' opinion-splitting decision on Saquon Barkley (image credits: IMAGN, getty)
Saquon Barkley's quest to break the NFL's rushing yards record with the Philadelphia Eagles has come to an abrupt end. The running back will sit out the Week 18 game against the New York Giants on Sunday as Eagles coach Nick Sirianni wants to rest him before the playoffs. While many fans and analysts have had their say on Barkley missing an opportunity to get an individual NFL record, former Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy has tweeted his views about it.
Dungy, who won the Super Bowl as a player and a coach, quote-tweeted a fan on Thursday, urging the Eagles faithful to understand Philly's situation and avoid criticism aimed at Sirianni. He also explained how risking Barkley in a no-bearing game could be the difference between Philly winning or losing the Super Bowl.
"Because winning or losing game one could make a huge difference in your playoff position," Dungy tweeted. "It might determine if you make or miss the playoffs. Winning or losing this game definitely makes NO DIFFERENCE. Whether they win or lose they are playing a home playoff game next week.
