Brian Dawkins and Eagles fans just connect.
As a player, Dawkins couldn't deliver a Lombardi Trophy. But he's making sure he savors Philadelphia's first Super Bowl, and thanking every fan who helped the team reach the promised land.
Speaking with NBC Sports Philadelphia's Derrick Gunn, Dawkins was asked what he'll remember most about this moment.
“The fans. It’s the fans," he said. "Going down Broad Street and being able to make eye contact with as many as I can, so that I can just say, ‘thank you. Thank you.’ This is you, you, you.’
Knowing that they’re enjoying it the way they are and to be able to continue to enjoy it movivng forward. And that stigma, that angst, that block is gone. Since 1960, it’s been there. You can exhale Philadelphia. Enjoy this, you’re champions."
And Dawkins is confident this won't be the last green-filled parade down Broad Street.
“They can doubt all they want going forward, but it doesn’t make a difference, because Philadedlphia, you are champions. Fooball champions. And Hall of Famers. So whatever they doubt, it doesn’t matter any more. I think we have a formula in place to continue to build upon. This won’t be our last.”