Eagles players have Nick Sirianni’s back despite coach’s heated interaction with fans

PHILADELPHIA — This wasn’t Nick Sirianni’s first rodeo. He’s been involved in plenty of sideline outbursts in his four seasons as head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles. 

This time, Sirianni upped his game with his tantrums. His yelling and showboating was directed at Eagles fans, the pulse of the city and the heartbeat of the most beloved franchise in Philadelphia. 

Eagles fans live, breathe, and die football. Their mental state depends on how the football team fares on fall Sundays, setting the tone for the course of the week. When the Eagles win, the work week is a little easier. 

When Sirianni taunts the fans, it’s personal. In the locker room, it’s personal too. 

“He believes in us,” Eagles safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson said. “This roster is put together on talent, but it’s put together with guys who want to play with him. 

“If he could play he’d go out there right now, but playing for a coach like that is something we harp on and get behind, because like I said if he could strap it up, he would, too.”

Sirianni’s antics to Eagles fans certainly crossed the line in Philadelphia. The players didn’t know what their head coach did, but they understand the city. The “Fire Nick” chants were out at halftime. The team was booed on their first series, a three-and-out. They survived against the lowly Cleveland Browns, a team that has their own problems with Deshaun Watson. 

“When you ain’t doing your job,” said DeVonta Smith. “That’s what’s gonna happen around here.”

There was Sirianni, basking in the glory that was an Eagles victory. Making sure the same people that jeered him for three hours on a Sunday were aware who came out on top. 

“That’s Nick. Nick’s gonna be Nick. I don’t blame him,” Smith said. “There’s nothing to react to. We know how Nick is. We appreciate the energy that he brings … We just let him be him.”

Sirianni is aware the coach typically takes…

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Author : Jeff Kerr

Publish date : 2024-10-14 14:42:12

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