Free agency has become firmly entrenched on the NFL calendar. Like a kid on Christmas morning, NFL fans awake on the first day of free agency with hope, anticipation and excitement.  More than a few free agent signings have altered the course of history.

Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman made the move of the offseason last year when he brought in Saquon Barkley on a three-year deal. Barkley led the NFL in rushing and was a key cog in Philly's Super Bowl LIX-winning run.

Here's how these two players with Delaware ties at the NFL combine can help the Eagles at running back and defensive back.

Ashton Jeanty sees what many around the NFL see... a whole bunch of similarities to Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley

When Eagles General Manager Howie Roseman signed Saquon Barkley 11 months ago, not everyone thought it was a smart move: Free agent running backs have been devalued around the NFL, and there were plenty of arguments that the Eagles were devoting too much salary cap space to an unimportant position.

It’s a time-worn Philadelphia tradition: fretting over the future rather than relishing the moment. As the city wrings its hands over the fate of its latest Super Bowl champion, few seem to appreciate that,