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NFL: The Insiders on Saquon Barkley

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The difference is for me, I feel like it gives me an opportunity to get down here a little bit quicker. It gives me an opportunity to manipulate the defensive backers, the defensive linebackers a lot better.
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Barkley's role in the new Eagles offense emphasizes patience and manipulating linebackers.

Barkley explains that the Eagles' new offense, which utilizes more under-center formations compared to his college experience in the gun, allows him to get downhill quicker and better manipulate defensive linebackers. He emphasizes the importance of patience and trusting the offensive line to create gaps.

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