Cornerback Darius Slay is puzzled as to why many people did not give the Philadelphia Eagles more respect, particularly following their commanding Super Bowl victory.<\/p>\n
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In the most recent episode of the “Big Play Slay” podcast, the skilled defensive back reacted to Detroit Lions receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown’s claim that Dan Campbell’s team would triumph over Philadelphia with a fully fit roster and to others asserting their team matches the quality of Nick Sirianni’s squad.<\/p>\n
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“I’m currently on a rampage, as that’s how it stands.” Once we won, all I see online is, \u2018Oh, we\u2019re so close to the Eagles.\u2019 Our guy in Detroit, I adore him, I adore St. Brown. I believe he\u2019s an incredible receiver. I heard him state, \u2018Sure, we\u2019ll find out what we could\u2019ve achieved with a strong defense.\u2019 All sorts of wild things. “Perhaps this is how Kansas City felt when everyone was criticizing them after their losses,” Slay remarked. “I sense that the Bills often do that to them.”<\/p>\n
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“We accepted our defeat like champions and carried on with our day,” Slay added. “You didn\u2019t hear us grumble about, \u2018Oh, the ground was slick,\u2019 nah, we didn\u2019t mention any of that stuff.” We handled that situation like pros since they put on their shoes just as we had to put on ours. They were in the same area just as we were in the same area, it wasn\u2019t a major problem. However, when we achieve victory, it feels like this, that. Oh my God, people don\u2019t realize we were among the top five in every category.<\/p>\n
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Slay believes no NFL team came near the Eagles team that ended with a 14-3 record and outperformed the reigning Super Bowl champions on the biggest platform.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor certain teams that claim they were near us, I\u2019m just like, \u2018No way, not the 2024-25 Eagles, definitely not.\u2019\u201d There wasn’t anyone nearby. That’s the reason the scores appear similar to when we faced those teams. “I believe the team that was nearest to us in this postseason was the Rams,” Slay stated. “In my view, the Rams presented the greatest opportunity to defeat us throughout the entire postseason.” Since they were fully formed, they could pursue the quarterback, but they struggled to stop the run as effectively. They possessed an excellent offense and excelled at their activities.<\/p>\n
The ex-Lions cornerback did express his continued affection for the team that selected him in 2013.<\/p>\n
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\u201cMany teams were making a lot of claims \u2014 apart from Detroit, which demonstrated that \u2014 two years ago they performed remarkably in the playoffs, reaching the NFC Championship.\u201d This year, they didn\u2019t perform very well. However, Detroit, I hold nothing but affection for all of you. “Don’t misinterpret that,” Slay stated. “Don\u2019t misunderstand me, I care about all of you.” I was cheering for you all everywhere. The only moment I don\u2019t cheer for you all is when you play against us. “Detroit, I have a deep affection for you, so don’t misunderstand that.”<\/p>\n
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St. Brown stated in his recent podcast that he wishes to face the Eagles at the beginning of the 2025 season. The 34-year-old cornerback observed that with each season, teams undergo changes and adjust their rosters. He emphasized that the 2024 Eagles were an overpowering team that was just too talented to be defeated.<\/p>\n
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\u201cThat squad will not defeat this squad.\u201d Win, lose, or tie, you rise and think, \u2018Oh yes, this is what would\u2019ve occurred had we faced them last year.\u2019 No, you would not have, as that is a separate team. “Remove that thought from your mind,” Slay said. “Individuals might comment, \u2018Oh, we\u2019ll catch up with them next year.\u2019” You won’t be seeing us next year. You won\u2019t see the same team next year, you really won\u2019t, you absolutely won\u2019t. Individuals will depart, and individuals will acquire wealth. Upcoming free agency, funds becoming available. The team is going to be different. \u201cI needed to say that as well since you all have been speaking wildly.\u201d<\/p>\n
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