ESPN's Sal Paolantonio takes readers inside the Eagles' improbable 2017 season, one which culminated in the franchise's long-awaited first Super Bowl victory--from their hot start in the fall with nine straight wins, to the unfathomable loss of star quarterback Carson Wentz, to the sweetest victory over the New England Patriots in Minnesota featuring the unforgettable "Philly Special," and finally to the raucous celebrations on Broad Street. Through exclusive interviews, fans will learn how Philadelphia overcame Wentz's season-ending injury which instantly branded them underdogs, gaining inside perspective into the dynamic between head coach Doug Pederson, back-up quarterback and eventual Super Bowl LII MVP Nick Foles, and the many individuals who stepped up and answered the call at the right times. Paolantonio captures the mood of the team week by week, every step of the way, profiling numerous key players, coaches, and more.
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Philly Special: The Inside Story of How the Philadelphia Eagles Won Their First Super Bowl Championship
- 336pages
- 12 heures de lecture
Sal Paolantonio of ESPN takes readers inside the improbable 2017 championship season of the Philadelphia Eagles -- from training camp to the first Super Bowl title in franchise history, from the team's storybook start to the nail-biting victory over the New England Patriots in Minneapolis. Who really invented the Philly Special play and how did Pederson decide to use it against the Patriots? Why did Pederson fake practice the night before the Super Bowl? What did he tell the team behind closed doors in the biggest games of the year? What really happened in the Eagles' locker room after Wentz got hurt in Los Angeles? How did Pederson fix Nick Foles, who seemed doomed to fail? What was the game plan to beat Brady? How did the Eagles overcome Wentz's season-ending injury, defy the odds and the critics, and beat the greatest dynasty in modern pro football? The answers to those questions are all here.