It’s the Friday before an Eagles playoff game, and that can only mean one thing: It’s time for a new hype video.
The Birds know a thing or two when it comes to getting fans riled up for the postseason, and this year’s video is no different. Former Eagles running back LeSean McCoy, who went into the team’s Hall of Fame earlier this year, narrates the video that has a familiar theme for Philly fans: underdogs.
Although its not explicitly said in the video — McCoy refers to them as “dogs” rather than underdogs, probably because they’re the favorites on Sunday — McCoy alludes to Jeff Stoutland’s famous quote, “Hungry dogs run faster,” which Jason Kelce made famous during his Super Bowl parade speech.
And if that wasn’t enough, there are barking dogs and it’s set to DMX’s “What’s My Name?” — a song and artist that constantly asks, “Where my dogs at?”
So while the Eagles may not be underdogs on Sunday — and likely won’t be underdogs if they advance to the divisional round — they aren’t the favorites to win the Super Bowl. That title belongs to the Detroit Lions, and there are three other teams ahead of the Eagles (the Chiefs, Ravens, and Bills). But if the Super Bowl is the ultimate goal, maybe the Birds do see themselves as a bunch of dogs.
Or maybe this is all just a reference to the many Georgia Bulldogs on the roster.