Overview

• Saquon Barkley claimed on the Exciting Mics podcast that the 2024 Super Bowl-winning Eagles rank among the NFL's top five teams ever.
• Keyshawn Johnson publicly rejected Barkley’s assertion, citing legendary teams like the '72 Dolphins, '85 Bears, and '70s Steelers as benchmarks of greatness.
• Barkley’s argument emphasized the Eagles’ statistical dominance, including a record-breaking offense and defense post-Week 4 of the season.
• Johnson countered that NFL greatness requires sustained success over multiple seasons, not just one dominant year.
• The exchange highlights a broader debate over how to measure football greatness: single-season dominance versus long-term historical impact.