Wulf’s Den: Eagles RB Boston Scott’s rough 49er days

Philadelphia Eagles running back Boston Scott has not always worn No. 35. Perhaps his past life offers some insight into this weekend’s opponent.

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Bo Wulf: So I know this is not, you know, Boston Scott Week like the Giants, but I think you are the only guy on the active roster who has worn No. 49 for the Eagles.

Boston Scott: (Laughs)

Wolf: So you’ve got a special perspective on this game.

Scott: Yeah.

Wolf: What do you remember of your (No.) 49 days?

Scott: Man. Forty-nine. Yeah, that was when I first got here in 2018. We played Houston, my first game playing on the active roster. I actually broke one. I broke one on the kickoff return. Didn’t get any snaps on offense but it was a good start.

Wolf: I remember it well.

Scott: But that No. 49. That’s … (makes the face like something Smells). Yeah.

Wolf: And when did you get to change?

Scott: I got to change…

Wolf: That offseason?

Scott: The next year. Yeah.

Wolf: Because 49 is …

Scott: Rough.

Wolf: (Laughs)

Scott: (laughs) I was basically like, no disrespect to Rick Lovato …

Wolf: (Laughs)

Scott: But I was basically like the No. 2 long snappers. Yeah.

Wolf: All right. I appreciate it. A whole team of 49s, then, is like, you know.

Scott: Yeah. Rough.

Wolf: ALRIGHT.

Scott: Rough.

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