Workers remove loose grass at halftime during Super Bowl LVII between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles at State Farm Stadium. Michael Chow/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK

Eagles GM Howie Roseman weighs in on field condition at Super Bowl

Originally posted on Gridiron Heroics | By Jordan Sigler | Last updated 2/17/23

The Philadelphia Eagles had a hard landing

The Philadelphia Eagles suffered a heartbreaking loss in the Super Bowl. The team blew a double-digit halftime lead as the Kansas City Chiefs rallied to win 38-35.

While the Chiefs seemed less bothered about the field condition than the Eagles, it’s easier to stomach a few slips when you bring home the Lombardi Trophy. Meanwhile, Eagles general manager Howie Roseman spoke about the field conditions Thursday.

Some players complained about slipping during the Super Bowl, including Eagles defensive end Haason Reddick. Quarterback Jalen Hurts changed cleats during the middle of the game Sunday to try to keep from slipping, but there wasn’t much chatter about the turf at halftime.

After the game, many Eagles fans felt like the turf cost them the game because a quarterback with a high-ankle sprain could overcome the turf in a way their defensive line couldn’t.

Eagles general manager responds to grass issue

Roseman has since been asked by reporters about the grass situation during the Super Bowl. The media wanted to know how the field conditions affected the Eagles’ elite pass rush. According to Mike Garafolo with the NFL Network, Roseman said, “Both teams played on the same field.”

#Eagles GM Howie Roseman asked twice about the field conditions on Sunday and the effect on their team, particularly the pass rushers. Answers twice succinctly: “Both teams played on the same field.”

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) February 16, 2023

Roseman is right. The Chiefs had a good pass rush themselves during the 2022 season. They had the second-most sacks behind the Eagles during the regular season. The Chiefs recorded two sacks in the Super Bowl, while Eagles registered none. The Chiefs offensive line got the job done in Glendale, and that’s a big reason why they won the Super Bowl. Roseman understands that.

This article first appeared on Gridiron Heroics and was syndicated with permission.

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