Big Play Slay - Saquon Barkley on Super Bowl LIX, Chiefs, coming to Philly, and “random” drug tests

It’s a Super Bowl Week Philly Special!!! Philadelphia Eagles CB Darius Slay is joined by superstar RB Saquon Barkley in New Orleans to discuss their Super Bowl LIX matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. Barkley discusses his reasoning for wanting to play in Philadelphia, plus the many “random” drug tests that the NFL subjects him to after the best performances of his career, and his favorite touchdown celebration of the 2024 season. The guys also question the importance of individual stats on a player’s legacy, reveal the Eagles defensive player most responsible for Saquon’s growth, and talk about the person who influenced Barkley’s decision to pursue a media career after he retires from professional football.  Get The Beard & Balls Bundle for 20% OFF + Free International Shipping with code “BIGPLAYSLAY” at Manscaped.com! #ManscapedPartner (times are approximate due to added advertisements) 0:00 - Start 1:44 - Saquon's superhero nickname 4:07 - "Random" drug tests... 6:40 - Saquon's favorite TD celebration of 2024 13:29 - Why Saquon chose Philly 18:02 - Do stats determine someone's legacy? 27:38 - Which Eagles player helped you improve the most? 35:53 - Future media career Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Philadelphia Eagles CB Darius Slay reacts to the Eagles’ NFC Championship victory over the Washington Commanders. Slay discusses the Eagles’ menacing defense forcing 4 turnovers and ending Commanders’ rookie QB Jayden Daniels’ historic playoff run. Slay also looks at the Eagles’ offense putting up so many points that it looked like a basketball score. He then talks about the post-game party in the streets of Philadelphia, and then previews the Super Bowl LIX rematch against the Kansas City Chiefs.  (times are approximate due to added advertisements) 0:00 - Start 1:46 - One more Pizza Friday! 4:14 - The epic first drives of the game 6:00 - Slay’s pursuit for a perfect game 8:39 - Eagles played “Lights-out defense” 18:24 - Eagles offense puts up 55 points!?!?! 27:33 - Slay of the Day 30:23 - Party in Philly! 31:26 - Chiefs-Bills reaction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Philadelphia Eagles CB Darius Slay reacts to the Eagles’ divisional round victory over the Los Angeles Rams and advance to the NFC Championship game. Slay talks about ex-teammate and Rams QB Matthew Stafford challenging Slay during the final minutes of the game, the difficulty of covering the Rams’ super-talented receivers on a snowy field, and how the Eagles defense was able to stop the Rams’ attempt at last-minute heroics. Slay discusses how Nolan Smith went from media rumors of being “trash” to realities of "bustin’ ass”, why Saquon is the 2nd best running back he’s ever seen, and gives us advice on how NOT to catch an interception. Slay reacts to other playoff games from the weekend including why he had a feeling the Washington Commanders would upset the Detroit Lions after watching game film, and why Jayden Daniels is the best rookie quarterback ever. Finally, Slay previews the Eagles upcoming matchup against division rivals, the Washington Commanders.  (times are approximate due to added advertisements) 0:00 - Start 1:37 - The Rams’ final two drives 4:56 - Saquon has to be the MVP favorite right now 6:25 - Eagles Defensive strategy 13:07 - why Hurts deserves more respect 16:57 - Eagles offense  22:39 - Slay of the Day 23:45 - Post-game celebrations 28:10 - Lions-Commanders reaction 30:13 - Ravens-Bills reaction 33:14 - NFC Championship preview vs Commanders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Philadelphia Eagles CB Darius Slay reacts to the Eagles’ Wild Card victory over the Green Bay Packers. Slay discusses Eagles defensive highlights including rookie CB Quinyon Mitchell’s first career interception, Nolan Smith’s “tone-setting” presence, and other turnovers that limited the high-powered Packers offense to just 10 points. Slay also talks about the Eagles offense including Jalen Hurts coming back from injury after a few weeks off, A.J. Brown doing some reading on the sideline, Saquon’s unselfish slide at the end of the game, Dallas Goedert’s unbelievable touchdown, and more. Slay also reacts to the 2024 All-Pro teams. (times are approximate due to added advertisements) 0:00 - Start 1:10 - 2024 All-Pro teams 6:00 - Eagles defense stifles Packers 24:59 - Eagles offensive highlights 29:29 - Hurts’ return from concussion 30:59 - Eagles offensive line  33:35 - A.J. Brown reads a book during the game 37:49 - Eagles offense gets it done Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Philadelphia Eagles CB Darius Slay reacts to the Eagles’ Week 18 win over the New York Giants and discusses the best performances from his team as they rested some of their biggest stars during the last game of the regular season. Slay also breaks down the hottest news in the NFL, including what the Vikings did wrong against the Lions in their battle for the #1 playoff seed in the NFC. Slay celebrates Mike Evans’ eleventh consecutive 1,000-yard season, explains why Tyreek Hill is trolling the Miami Dolphins, and reacts to the New England Patriots losing the #1 pick of the 2025 Draft and firing head coach Jerod Mayo, as well as the Jacksonville Jaguars firing head coach Doug Pederson. Finally, Slay talks about the Eagles’ upcoming Wild Card playoff opponent, the Green Bay Packers.   (times are approximate due to added advertisements) 0:00 - Start 1:31 - What Vikings did wrong against Lions 8:53 - Mike Evans’ eleventh consecutive 1,000-yard season 12:53 - Tyreek Hill trolls the Miami Dolphins 16:52 - Why did the Patriots beat the Bills? 21:28 - Doug Pederson fired by Jaguars 22:35 - Eagles-Giants reaction 34:52 - Wild Card playoff preview vs Green Bay Packers 39:09 - Jalen Hurts’ concussion status Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Philadelphia Eagles CB Darius Slay reacts to the Eagles’ Week 17 win over the Dallas Cowboys. Slay discusses RB Saquon Barkley’s historic 2,000 yard season, the clutch play from QBs Kenny Pickett and Tanner McKee, DaVonte Smith’s rebound performance, the Eagles’ defensive performances, Sydney Brown’s melee, A.J. Brown giving his game-worn jersey to a fan, and more. Slay also explains why he thinks Eric Dickerson sounds like a true hater regarding Saquon potentially breaking his rushing record, and looks ahead to the Eagles’ final regular season game against the New York Giants. (times are approximate due to added advertisements) 0:00 - Start 2:23 - Eagles are NFC East champs! 3:51 - Are the Cowboys REALLY America’s team? 6:26 - Eagles-Cowboys reaction 8:03 - Pickett and McKee come through in the clutch! 13:11 - Saquon hits 2k yards 18:31 - Smitty’s rebound performance 20:16 - Eagles defensive performance 30:48 - Slay of the Day 34:48 - Week 18 preview  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Philadelphia Eagles CB Darius Slay reacts to the Eagles’ Week 16 loss to the Washington Commanders. Slay talks about the Eagles’ self-inflicted wounds that helped the Commanders stay in the game, explains the costly penalty for 12 men on the field, and states his case for Commanders QB Jayden Daniels to win the Offensive Rookie of the Year award. Slay also takes us behind the scenes into the locker room after the game, and then looks ahead to the Eagles upcoming matchup against the Dallas Cowboys.  (times are approximate due to added advertisements) 0:00 - Start 1:37 - Slay gets an early Christmas present…a $14,000 fine from the NFL 2:07 - Slay of the Day 3:25 - Eagles-Commanders reaction 4:46 - Jayden Daniels for offensive ROY 6:05 - Hurts gets concussion 11 plays in 7:25 - Saquon is a freak of nature 7:55 - AJ vs Marshon Lattimore 9:59 - Smitty’s drop 10:56 - Eagles defense 25:29 - Heads held high after the game 26:38 - 2 games left! “Let’s make it count” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Philadelphia Eagles CB Darius Slay reacts to the Eagles’ Week 15 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Slay addresses how Jalen Hurts and A.J. Brown squashed the alleged “beef” between them, the hard-fought battle against the physical Steelers offense and defense, and what players were doing to Slay in the dogpile when he recovered a big-time fumble. Slay celebrates Kenny Gainwell’s standout performance, the continued dominance of the Eagles defense, and his teammates for supporting him when he was thrown out of bounds in the end zone. Slay also describes the amazing locker room vibe after the game, and then looks ahead to next week’s matchup against the Washington Commanders. (times are approximate due to added advertisements) 0:00 - Start 2:09 - The Battle of Pennsylvania 3:30 - “Shit was gettin’ chippy out there” 8:35 - Hurts and A.J. squash “beef” on the field 11:38 - Kenny Gainwell steps up  15:01 - Eagles defense playing at elite level 23:42 - Slay of the Day 26:58 - Locker room celebration 30:09 - Week 16 Preview @ Commanders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Philadelphia Eagles CB Darius Slay reacts to the Eagles’ Week 14 victory over the Carolina Panthers. Slay pleads his case for Eagles RB Saquon Barkley for MVP and why Zach Baun should be a Defensive Player of the Year candidate. Slay then takes us through his experience of the nail-biting final drive of the game as Panthers QB Bryce Young attempted to rally his team to victory against one of the best defenses in the NFL.  (Times are approximate due to added advertisements) 0:00 - Start 0:28 - Slay’s concussion vs Rams 2:21 - Carolina is NOT as bad as you think! 5:39 - Saquon for MVP 6:43 - Eagles defense has been amazing since the bye week 14:50 - Big Play Slay final drive 27:01 - Eagles-Steelers preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Philadelphia Eagles CB Darius Slay interviews legendary Eagles and Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Cris Carter to discuss his #1 “X receiver” in the NFL today, how the Vikings began to teach the art of running routes to Randy Moss, the most brilliant defender he’s ever played against, and much more. Carter also tells us the amazing and emotional story of when he found out he was being inducted into the Hall of Fame, and Slay asks Carter whether or not he thinks Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson belongs in the Hall of Fame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices