New Orleans – The stab wound is genuine and still hurts, and it may prove to be a powerful motive that comes Sunday.
The Eagles' loss to the Chiefs in Super Bowl 2023 and their collapse last season are for them as they try to revenge that defeat at Super Bowl 2025 on Sunday, according to some players and coaches. It serves as a powerful motivational factor.
These mistakes included a wildcard playoff loss to the Buccaneers last season, something the Eagles believe made them stronger.
“Everyone jumped on the mission,” the Eagles said Wednesday that they worked on Jordan Meertata. “I mean, you don't want to repeat that a year ahead of last year's New Year. You don't want history to repeat itself like that.
“I think there are a lot of people on this team, under a lot of people still here, and there are a lot of people here, and there are a lot of people now, and there are a lot of people now. I learned from the mistakes Only if you can do it. It can make you or break you.”
“We got close to that. We didn't meet the norm last year, so we're not going to let that happen again. So the people who were here last year definitely have a bit of a hit just because we all go through that adversity. I'm getting closer.”
Eagles head coach Nick Cirianni said he was “thank you” for the experience of the failure.
Quarterback Jalen Hurts said the Super Bowl loss “little me.”
“I've learned a lot,” he said sadly. “In the end, every game has lessons. Good, bad, or indifferent. So, for the next season and the next game, you'll become smarter, grow, mature, and accept all these lessons. I'm now able to do that.
“Having this opportunity again is exactly what you're at work. It's a blessing to see all your hard work rewarded and get this opportunity again. It means everything.”
