In Week 15, when the Philadelphia Eagles found themselves stranded deep in their own territory on a fourth-quarter drive, they called on a fan-favorite running back to take the team down on the field and finally end the game in a close quarter. -extended training: Saquon Barkley Kenneth Gainwell.
That’s right, with a victory almost in hand but Barkley shaken by a hit from the previous game, Gainwell took it upon himself to drive the Eagles down the field, securing two key third downs along the way, to cap off a victory from 27-13. the Battle of Pennsylvania.
Discussing what he saw from Gainwell in the game and how cool it was to see him shine in such a high-profile match, Kellen Moore praised number 14 for always being ready, as he is an important part of the team. both now and in the future.
“Kenny is the best. Just to have a guy behind [RB] Saquon [Barkley] like Kenny, who has played very valuable roles in this league for several years now. A guy who, in many other circumstances, probably gets a lot more touches, a lot more opportunities. The way he carries himself and the way he prepares is second to none.
“And the way he and Saquon team up on this case and come together, and [RB] Will [Shipley] is also in that equation, I think it’s a really special group. There is no ego. They are all there for each other. I think Kenny did a great job when asked and, given this opportunity, he’s taking advantage of it. His ability to play in space allowed him to make important plays.
Is Moore on the money? Would Gainwell play a bigger role on another team or even this one if he wasn’t RB2 for the reigning rushing champion? It’s hard to say, but when the Eagles needed him, the pride of Memphis did just that, and Philadelphia fans couldn’t have been more proud.
Nick Sirianni is also proud to have Gainwell on the Eagles
Discussing Gainwell’s play in his first press conference of Week 16, head coach Nick Sirianni also highlighted Kenny G’s efforts, telling reporters that he too was proud to have his 2020 comrade on the list.
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“I think the guys make fun of him sometimes because they know he’s one of my favorites. I said, “Don’t tell this to anyone.” I think they perceive it just because I always talk to [RB Kenneth Gainwell] Kenny to reinforce what you want your culture to look like. “Hey, guys, it takes everyone. Look at this. The two opportunities Kenny had, look what he does with them. Now he’s contributing on special teams, and I’m not just talking about running back. He makes tackles on special teams. He takes advantage of every opportunity he has,” Sirianni told reporters.
“What’s not to like about Kenny Gainwell? I think you put me here because you knew I was going to talk about Kenny. I love having him on this football team. I loved getting to know him more and more over the last four years together. He’s a special, special player. He’s a special, special teammate. Really, it says a lot about our culture here. He may not have a “C” on his chest, but he leads in his own way. He’s really taken advantage of all the opportunities he’s been given here, and that goes back a long way. This has been consistent over the last four years here with the Eagles.
In a team sport like football, not everyone can be a “star”. If Sirianni is so excited about a role player’s contributions, it really speaks to the Eagles’ depth heading into the playoffs.
