Eagles’ Strong Bond Could Be Key to Super Bowl Victory

The Philadelphia Eagles credit their close-knit locker room culture for their success this season. As they prepare to face the Chiefs in the Super Bowl, their strong chemistry could make all the difference.


Philadelphia is called the “City of Brotherly Love,” and you can see that brotherhood in the Eagles’ locker room. Players say their close bond has been key to their journey to the Super Bowl.

Now, they’re looking to stop the Kansas City Chiefs from making history with a third straight Super Bowl win. To do that, they’re leaning on their strong team culture as they step onto the big stage in New Orleans on Sunday.

“Coach Nick (Sirianni), from the day I got here, was like ‘Our biggest thing is connect’—connecting in the locker room,” said linebacker Zack Baun, who joined the Eagles for the 2024 season.

“There are couches in the locker room, guys playing ping pong all the time, throwing darts, playing arcade games—doing all these different things to connect.

“This team is very well connected, and I think it shows up in our play on the field.”

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Eagles' Strong Bond Could Be Key to Super Bowl Victory
Eagles’ Strong Bond Could Be Key to Super Bowl Victory

Head coach Nick Sirianni has always been big on emotions and relationships. Two years ago, during Super Bowl 57, he stood on the sidelines with tears in his eyes as the national anthem played. The Eagles lost that game to the Chiefs in a close 38-35 battle.

Now, back for a rematch, Sirianni says being his true self has helped him build trust with his team.

“I’m in here a heck of a lot more than I’m at home. And so at some point, if I’m not being true to myself while still growing, then they’re going to know, you know, that I’m being a fraud,” he said.

“There’s a time to show your emotion, and there’s a time not to show your emotion. I think I’ve gotten better at that as the years have went on.”

Linebacker Nolan Smith Jr. feels right at home with the Eagles, playing alongside four other former Georgia Bulldogs on the defense. But he says the team’s chemistry goes beyond just college connections.

“It’s the chemistry between all the guys, all 11 of us,” he said.

“I know Georgia—we’re a small piece to that part, and yes, we know each other and we help. But man, it’s the whole defense, everyone being themselves.”

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