Eagles about more than just the bottom line

This week we offer some thoughts while wondering if fans were convinced after Super Bowl I that Vince Lombardi’s power sweep was the only path to success …

*The Eagles dominance in the Super Bowl cannot be overstated. Philly was better in every facet of the game, whether it be up front along both lines, their skilled position players or in coverage. Yet, the main takeaway we’ve heard is all about the big guys at the line of scrimmage.

Philly boasts the best offensive line in football, and its defensive line might be even better. Given the impressive beatdown of the Chiefs, it’s now become fashionable to insist that title teams must be built in the trenches.

This comes after similar declarations of needing a franchise quarterback to win, or a true No. 1 wideout, or a running game or … you get the idea. The truth is the Eagles roster is loaded and is about much more than their exceptional line play. A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith beat the Chiefs coverage all evening, and that was without the production that Saquon Barkley usually provides. Meanwhile, the Eagles secondary blanketed the Chiefs pass catchers until the game was well out of hand. It’s true that Patrick Mahomes was badgered by the Eagles pass rush, but he was awful from the start and had very few open options to turn to. Darius Slay and Quinyon Mitchell were simply better than the guys they were covering, and Mahomes didn’t have time to find other options.

So, while it’s true that Philly’s dominance started up front, it went much deeper than that. It was about a balanced roster that held an edge over its Chiefs counterparts in virtually every area – but the only ones that seem to be getting much attention are the big guys up front.

*With regard to the talented roster put together by Eagles GM Howie Roseman, it’s worth noting that not every key player was a high-profile addition. Roseman has certainly drafted well over the years, replacing longtime center Jason…