Landon Dickerson follows Jordan Mailata's lead in moving on from the Super Bowl victory
There's a lot that goes into piecing a roster together, and the Philadelphia Eagles, under Jeffrey Lurie and Howie Roseman, have indeed found their groove. Phrases like 'If it ain't broke, don't fix it' come to mind. No one blends creativity, ingenuity, and a bit of luck like the Eagles' front office and leadership team.
When placing 90 alpha males in a locker room, it's easy to expect there will, at times, be friction. Occasionally, we hear of chinks in the armor, but the Birds are among the NFL's best at patching things up and moving on.
Roseman's leadership filters down to head coach Nick Sirianni. Coach empowers his players, and boy, does this team have some capable leaders in the locker room despite losing Fletcher Cox. Jason Kelce and Brandon Graham during the span of two offseasons.
Fear not. One of the game's best cultures is now in the capable hands of Jalen Hurts. There are also notable players like Jordan Mailata, Nolan Smith, Saquon Barkley, A.J. Brown, Zack Baun, and the list goes on.
Landon Dickerson doesn't speak publicly often, but when he does, magical thoughts usually pour through the microphone. Following Philadelphia's second training camp practice, he and a few of his teammates spoke with select media members, and the three-time Pro Bowler offered the appropriate rallying cry for the coming Eagles season.
Do you see what we mean? This aura feels like a complete 180 from where we were at this same time last offseason. There was tension, particularly from the viewing public, but to their credit, Philadelphia steadied the ship and moved forward. A second Lombardi Trophy was the result, as were championship rings that have wings on them.
Before the second practice of camp, the 94 WIP-FM Morning Show enjoyed a debate. Is this 2025 Eagles squad a new team that has accomplished nothing, or should they be viewed as the defending Super Bowl champions?
Frankly, if that's one of the larger topics of concern entering camp, we ought to salute Philly's leadership, coaching staff, and roster for the atmosphere and environment created. Landon Dickerson has given you the answer. The goal is well known. Philly has placed their most recent Super Bowl win in the rearview mirror. It's now time to go and win another one.
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