When the Philadelphia Eagles take the field on Sunday there will be a quarterback on the other sideline that by default, is responsible for the seemingly endless layers of talent, winning culture, and high character that the Birds will have on full display for more than 130 of the 195 countries on this planet to

The Eagles once picked Chip Kelly over Howie Roseman. At their third Super Bowl in eight years, they now call Roseman the NFL’s best general manager.

There was Barkley's pricey addition, some low-cost, high-reward signings that hit, and a bonanza from recent drafts. It all added up to a return to the Super Bowl for Roseman and the Eagles.