Saquon Barkley's Reflection on James Franklin
Beyond football, Eagles running back Saquon Barkley reflects on loyalty, legacy, and the man who shaped his journey, James Franklin, from Penn State to Philly.
The familiar rhythm of an NFL season is a beautiful, brutal grind, but sometimes a tremor from the past cuts through the noise, demanding a moment of raw, unfiltered reflection.
"For me, seeing Coach Franklin get fired definitely hurts,"
Barkley said, placing his coach on a pedestal reserved for the most influential people in his life.
"I don't really use the word 'father figure' because my father is in my life,"
he explained, showing the significant impact James Franklin had on him.
Author's summary: Saquon Barkley praises James Franklin after his firing.