Nick Sirianni made a clear and concise statement regarding fourth-down attempts when he was asked about it for the second consecutive week. The answer wasn’t as long as Sirianni’s usual answers are, but the Philadelphia Eagles coach wanted to make a point.
“Every time we go for it on fourth down or set ourselves up to go for it on fourth down, I’m doing what I think is best for the football team at that particular time,” Sirianni said. “I’m not going to make that a weekly habit of explaining that to you guys.
“I can say this: Every time I do something like that, I’m doing it because I think it gives us the best chance to win the football game. And knowing very well that when you don’t convert on fourth down, that’s going to be 100% on me, regardless.
“That’s my role as the head football coach. That when that play doesn’t go the right way, there is going to be blame to be had, and that’s going to be on me.”
There was a fourth-down decision where Sirianni faced questioning in Sunday’s win over the New Orleans Saints. Sirianni went for it on fourth-and-1 at the Saints’ 15-yard line in the final minute of the first half when the Eagles were trailing 3-0. The Eagles ran a fake “tush push” that led to Saquon Barkley getting stuffed for no gain instead of taking three points and tying the game up prior to the half.
“I did what I thought was best for us in that particular case. Hey, it didn’t work,” Sirianni said. “So, like I said, when it doesn’t work, there is nowhere else to look but right here, right on me.
“I told you guys last night. There is nothing to follow up on. I told you guys last night who called the play. That was me. I called it. And it didn’t work there in that situation.”
What comes into question here is offensive coordinator Kellen Moore is the designated play-caller, so did Sirianni override him in that situation? The decision to go for it on fourth down…
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Author : Jeff Kerr
Publish date : 2024-09-24 17:42:22
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