Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley has developed a close relationship with Detroit Lions great Barry Sanders.

Think of Barry Sanders as a coin ... First, the player. His best year was 1997, when the 5-foot-8, 200-pound Sanders became the third runner to rush for more than 2,000 yards in a season.

NFL // 5 years ago Buffalo Bills RB Frank Gore passes Barry Sanders for No. 3 on rushing list Buffalo Bills veteran running back Frank Gore surpassed Pro Football Hall of Fame tailback Barry ...

Detroit Lions Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders was only 31 years old and still in his prime when he hung up his cleats for good in 1999. Sanders was just 1,457 yards shy of Walter Payton ...

Saquon Barkley has looked unstoppable in his first season with the Philadelphia Eagles. In the process, Barkley has proven ...