There's no need for advanced analytics to conclude that the Philadelphia Eagles wouldn't have won last year's Super Bowl without Saquon Barkley . He turned in one of the best rushing seasons in league history in his first year in Philadelphia.

He tallied career-highs across the board, including 2,005 yards, 5.8 yards per game, 345 attempts, and 13 touchdowns. He had a good chance to break NFL legend Eric Dickerson's single-season rushing record, but he was benched in their final game as a precaution heading into the playoffs.

The 28-year-old Barkley was so good that a narrative was created about a so-called “resurgence” of running backs. The Eagles stalwart, however, scoffed at the idea and blamed team owners and general managers for undervaluing guys playing the position.

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