Saquon Barkley's fantastic first season in Philadelphia shows it's time for teams to revalue the running back position after years of devaluing the NFL's ground game.

As if going 3-14 wasn't bad enough, watching Barkley win a title with the rival Eagles was a tough way to end the season for Giants fans.

Sure, the Eagles will have a chance to bask in the victory parade through the streets of Philadelphia on Friday, the result of their dominating 40-22 win over the Chiefs in Super Bowl 59 on Sunday. Then it's on to the NFL Scouting Combine less than two weeks away.

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley unveils a 200 carats diamond encrusted chain with his No. 26 after Super Bowl win

Anyone who followed my advice last season knows that my biggest mistake was in doubting Saquon Barkley and the other older backs who changed teams heading into 2024. I did so because I trusted historical data over the player's talent.

The Philadelphia Eagles may have won the Super Bowl on Sunday, but it was Saquon Barkley’s daughter who won the hearts of millions after the game. Philadelphia’s victory coincided with another big day for Barkley ― the Eagles running back’s 28th birthday ― and his 6-year-old daughter,

There are life's little coincidences. They don't make sense. They happen and are worth noting. Coopers DeJean and Saquon Barkley were born on Feb. 9 ... in different years. Feb. 9 was the date of the Super Bowl.