Saquon Barkley’s impact on the Philadelphia Eagles has been monumental. His swashbuckling style of play, defense-splitting runs, and outrageous Madden-like skills recently draw comparison with a great of another game.
Before the much-awaited Harbaugh Bowl at SoFi Stadium, Mina Kimes, Ryan Clark, Marcus Spears, and Dan Orlovsky discussed Barkley’s historic game against the Rams just one day ago on Sunday. Barkley ran for 255 yards on the ground from 26 attempts and scored two rushing touchdowns.
Kimes said the Pro Bowler’s season reminded her of Kevin Durant when he left the Oklahoma City Thunder for the Golden State Warriors in 2016, won two NBA titles, and made multiple All-Star appearances.
You guys remember when Kevin Durant joined the Warriors in 2016? That’s how I feel about. If you take something that’s already great and then add someone who’s unbelievable, it’s an incredible combination.
Mina Kimes said
.@MinaKimes says the Eagles run game reminds her of KD joining the Warriors 😯
“If you take something that’s already great and then add someone who’s unbelievable, it’s an incredible combination.” pic.twitter.com/rvZIeuFzFj
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) November 25, 2024
Barkley crossed 213 yards before any Rams defender could touch him. Kimes also batted for running backs to get more money, which has been a running issue. The franchises tend to pay less because a running back’s shelf life is very short, and they can move on to the next one by paying cheap money.
Kimes argued that if a team has a great offensive line to pair with an explosive running back, it’s a recipe for success, and the Eagles are a good example.
It’s ironic for Kimes to compare Barkley to Durant because the legendary hooper wasn’t happy to see the Penn State graduate join the Eagles. Being a Commanders fan, Durant foresaw the devastation he would bring to the NFC East.
The juicy incentives Saquon Barkley earned after the historic performance against Rams
Barkley left the Giants and signed with the Eagles for a three-year deal worth $37.8 million. The contract contains several incentives that Saquon can earn by meeting certain criteria, as per Spotrac.
Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley (Image via ESPN)- 1st Team All-Pro: $500,000
- Pro Bowl (Original Ballot): $250,000
- 2,000+ Scrimmage Yards: $250,000
- 1,000+ Rush Yards and Super Bowl Win: $250,000
#Eagles RB Saquon Barkley has now vested a $250,000 bonus/2025 escalator for surpassing 1,500 yards from scrimmage this season.
He can lock in another $250,000 at the 2,000 scrimmage yard mark.https://t.co/mZ4ilnYJLI
— Spotrac (@spotrac) November 25, 2024
The 27-year-old surpassed the 1500 scrimmage yards for the season during the Rams game, earning him an additional $250,000. He already bagged a check after getting 1000 scrimmage yards, and his next target will be 2000 with six games left.
Interestingly, there are no incentives linked to scoring touchdowns. It’s not unusual for teams to insert one for a skill position player.
