Eagles and Packers sound happy to be in Brazil after expressing concerns before the trip
Associated PressSAO PAULO — A nine-hour flight to Brazil and some time practicing under the sun in Sao Paulo seem to have softened the Philadelphia Eagles and the Green Bay Packers ahead of their season opener on Friday. “We all grew up playing on Friday nights under the Friday night lights,” Eagles coach Nick Sirianni said Thursday. I got goosebumps really thinking about it.” Eagles cornerback Darius Slay said on his podcast earlier this week that he didn’t want to go to Brazil. Wide receiver DeVonta Smith simply said, “No comment,” when he was asked about playing in Sao Paulo. It is a blessing to play in an international game and enjoy this moment with the people of Brazil.” Eagles running back Saquon Barkley surprised local reporters by displaying a jersey from Brazil’s national soccer team with his name on the back.
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