Eagles Young Star Sounds Off On New Mindset in Fanbase
Eagles Young Star Sounds Off On New Mindset in Fanbase originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
In the 1970s, Philadelphia Eagles fans developed a reputation. .. One that legendary NFL commentator John Facenda framed perfectly.
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"A true Philadelphia fan learns to boo before he learns to speak."
At the time, the Eagles were one of the worst teams in football; the boos felt largely appropriate.
Things have changed, though. Philadelphia has won two Super Bowl titles in the last 10 years while also reaching a third.
Does that improved success mean Eagle fans will be kinder and gentler to their team?
Not quite.
All that has changed are the expectations that have been heightened.
'It's crazy,' Cooper DeJean said. 'Everybody in this city loves Eagles football. And you can tell that, especially after you win a championship. Going into next season, they're going to expect that same thing again.
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"You gotta find a way to put that behind you and get back to work and try to do it all over again the next season, because once that next season comes around and that first game hits, I don't think anybody's really going to be remembering what we did last season, that Super Bowl."
That's a smart way for the team to approach 2025.
And for the fans?
It's hard to argue with you and your mindset. Your team has become one of the best in the league, and that comes with a mentality of always wanting more championships.
Does it mean Philadelphia has become spoiled? Sure. But it has worked for the city for years now. ... turning boos into cheers.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
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