After a strong showing in Week 17, Nick Sirianni gushed about Tanner McKee's first-ever start for the Eagles against the Giants.
Despite having led the Philadelphia Eagles to the playoffs in each of his first four seasons, head coach Nick Sirianni could end up on the hot seat if
Instant grades on the Eagles’ performance in a 20-13 win over the Giants: Quarterback: B+ Tanner McKee got his first career NFL start with the Eagles resting most of their starters. Jalen Hurts couldn’t have played either way as he has yet to clear concussion protocol.
Nick Sirianni has the highest winning percentage among active NFL coaches and the fifth-best in league history
Sirianni went on to say that he is balancing what the best thing is for the Eagles and what the best thing is for the player. In Barkley's case, it would not be a surprise if he is fine with sitting out, as he declined staying in the game to go for a record against the Giants earlier in the season.
Some beef has been squashed since Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni was seen in a heated exchange with Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz after their teams' meeting last Sunday.
Nick Sirianni says we’ll see when asked about Saquon Barkley and the Philadelphia Eagles going for NFL’s single-season rushing record
Saquon Barkley appears set to sit out the Philadelphia Eagles final regular-season game Sunday, denying the running back his chance at breaking Eric Dickerson’s NFL single-season rushing record.
It's not easy to fight battles on your own. It's easier to do with help and it's important to surround yourself with a great team.'
The schedule is brutal and could be among the toughest in NFL history. Nick Sirianni’s team will face the Chiefs, Vikings, Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills, and Jim Harbaugh’s Los Angeles Chargers on the road. They’ll host Detroit and Denver while getting a close-up look at Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears.
The Philadelphia Eagles know their opponent on Wild Card Weekend well. They have already played them this season. But as the Eagles prepare for their do-or-die game against the Green Bay Packers, they know that the team they are about to face is much different than the one they beat in Week 1.