Georgia football link does far more than power Eagles' league-best defense into Super Bowl 59
NEW ORLEANS – Dawg Mentality.
It’s a philosophy and culture fostered by the University of Georgia’s football program that’s now paying huge dividends at the NFL level for the Philadelphia Eagles. It might even provide the winning edge Sunday in Super Bowl 59 against the Kansas City Chiefs.
“It’s really a lifestyle that kind of molded us,” Eagles defensive tackle (and former Bulldog) Jordan Davis told USA TODAY Sports. “We played on great teams.
“It’s easier because (we) know what it takes, been in big games before, know how to handle this media stuff – it can be overwhelming for a lot of people. But being (at Georgia) helps with this experience.
Davis, a first-round pick in 2022, is one of five players Eagles executive vice president and general manager Howie Roseman drafted from Georgia’s 2021 and ’22 national championship teams. The others are linebacker Nakobe Dean (third round in 2022), defensive tackle Jalen Carter (first round in 2023), linebacker Nolan Smith Jr. (first round in 2023) and cornerback Kelee Ringo (fourth round in 2023). Defensive back Lewis Cine, a first-round pick of the Minnesota Vikings three years ago, joined as a free agent last month.
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Roseman’s approach certainly wasn’t coincidental as he remade a defense that only has three starters remaining from its Super Bowl 57 version and is employing its third coordinator over the past three seasons (Vic Fangio) but has been injected with quick-fix rapport.
