The Eagles made it some extent of emphasis to re-sign Zack Baun earlier than the linebacker hit free company, and the sensation was mutual. Baun spoke to reporters after signing his new deal and defined how Philly was the place he needed to be in 2025 and past.
“I actually truly didn’t need to depart. What we constructed right here, the tradition right here. Actually, now that I’m serious about it, I’m only a piece of the puzzle that was put into an incredible tradition already established — from the those who work right here, to the programs in place.
Every part I felt right here this previous yr, simply felt proper for me and my household, as nicely. So, actually didn’t need to depart and simply appreciated all the pieces we constructed.”
Baun defined that he appears to be like in any respect the brand new items they’d final yr, each gamers and coaches, and him transferring to a brand new place, and is impressed with what they have been in a position to do in a single offseason. However, with final season simply being their start line, he’s excited to see how he’s in a position to develop individually, and the evolution of the protection as an entire.
He later mentioned that when he appears to be like at his spotlight tape, it’s onerous to not concentrate on the performs that weren’t as much as his normal — so even in video games they gained by 30 factors, he was extra centered on the 2 or three performs he made errors on. Due to this sort of consideration to perfection, he nonetheless thinks there’s a whole lot of room for private growth even after an All-Professional yr.
“I really feel like on the finish of the season I used to be taking part in so confidently, that I knew I used to be going to make a play, I simply didn’t know what it was going to be or when or the place. However I’m excited to construct off that confidence and proceed to seek out myself on this scheme.”
The linebacker talked about eager to step up into extra of a management function, and that’s one thing he needed to do except for Brandon Graham retiring and different veterans leaving. He famous that he desires to have a voice that’s impactful to the protection and the group.
As for a way the contract negotiations went earlier than he hit free company, Baun mentioned that he was working with Howie Roseman, Nick Sirianni, and Vic Fangio, as a result of they knew he needed to be in Philly, and he knew they needed him again. He mentioned that it was all about working collectively to seek out one thing that labored for each events. Baun was adamant that he’s very glad they acquired a deal performed shortly and that he’s staying with the Eagles.
