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Sports · Football (NFL) · published 2026-09-03 · via The Athletic

Eagles' Barkley and Sirianni bond over 'Chop Wood Carry Water'

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Saquon Barkley has long drawn inspiration from the book 'Chop Wood Carry Water,' which he received as a rookie and used during his 2,000-yard season. Eagles coach Nick Sirianni introduced the same book to the team in training camp, emphasizing the importance of focusing on small, controllable details. The book has become a shared motivational tool for the Philadelphia Eagles.

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