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The underdog Philadelphia Eagles are having fun with the media frenzy leading up to the Super Bowl against the New England Patriots. They’re staying relaxed,
loose and won’t be intimidated by their opponent’s incredible success.
Three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Fletcher Cox and All-Pro right tackle Lane Johnson on Wednesday donned masks that resembled the ones WWE star Rey
Mysterio and other luchadores wear in the ring.
Article continues below ... ”This was a gift from Mexico so I can have super powers all week,” Cox said about the green mask featuring an Eagles logo.
”I’m just having fun right now. We know why we’re here. We can’t come into this all uptight. You have fun when it’s time to have fun and get serious when
it’s time to get serious.”
Johnson and defensive end Chris Long pulled out German shepherd masks and wore them off the field and in their interviews after the Eagles beat Atlanta in
the divisional round. The Eagles (15-3) were the first No. 1 seed to enter their
first playoff game as an underdog.
The city, which has always had an underdog personality
Cheap Oren Burks Jersey , embraced the masks. Johnson and Long then turned it into a charitable venture . They created underdog T-shirts that were
sold with all proceeds going to the Philadelphia school district’s
not-for-profit arm.
The Eagles were underdogs again in the NFC championship game and routed the Vikings 38-7. They’re in the same spot against the Patriots, who are 4+-point
favorites on Sunday.
But these Eagles don’t fear Bill Belichick, Tom Brady or New England’s dynasty. Johnson called Brady a ”pretty boy” and made it clear he’s not bothered
by the hype.
”I definitely respect him and all that he’s done in this league,” Johnson told The Associated Press. ”I’m not going to go into the Super Bowl worshipping
this man and make him more than what he is. No disrespect.
”As far as bulletin-board material
http://www.newyorkgiantsteamonline.com/lorenzo-carter-jersey , they can put it on their nightstands for all I care, in their bathrooms, I don’t
care. I don’t think you need any motivation to play in the Super Bowl. They know
that.”
Brady and Belichick have led the Patriots to five Super Bowl titles, including two of the past three seasons. They beat the Eagles 24-21 in the big
game 13 years ago.
Philadelphia players respect the duo’s accomplishments
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The Eagles were a losing team under Chip Kelly that season, but still went on
the road and knocked off the 10-1 Patriots.
That won’t matter when the teams meet for the Vince Lombardi Trophy. Still, it’s a confidence-booster for some guys.
”I think when you’ve been playing for a long time, you’ve had games where you’ve played unbelievable players and unbelievable coaches
Cheap Markus Wheaton Jersey ,” All-Pro center Jason Kelce said.
”To me, this isn’t any different. These guys have been more consistent throughout the years, but this is the NFL. You play good players every week.
There’s good coaches you go against every week. I don’t think you look at this
any different than the fact that this is just another game. You see what they do
really well and how you can defend it.”
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