Number three is how clean the Eagles’ offensive line kept Hurts Sunday. No sacks despite all the blitzes defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo could concoct. The Eagles’ offensive line lost Jason Kelce (it was hard to miss him on TV this season) and didn’t really miss a beat, even on its famous Tush Push.

Early in the season, Philly’s triumph in the Big Easy looked far from likely. But the team united behind a clear message and a foundation years in the making.

There is a lot that Indianapolis Colts GM Chris Ballard, and other non-playoff teams around the NFL, can learn from the Eagles' and their Super Bowl win. But perhaps one of the biggest takeaways should be the importance of churning the roster in free agency.