Eagles HC 'not concerned' about job security

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni. Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Eagles HC Nick Sirianni 'not concerned' about job security amid poor stretch

By Bruce Ewing | Last updated 1/2/24

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni has a security problem and this time it has nothing to do with “Big Dom.” After an embarrassing 35-31 loss to the Arizona Cardinals, even Philly fans are taking swings at their third-year coach.

Philadelphia gave up 449 yards to Arizona on Sunday, 221 of them on the ground. Cardinals running back James Conner had 128 yards and a touchdown while former New York Jets RB Michael Carter averaged 8.7 yards per carry for 61 yards. The loss all but guaranteed an NFC East title for the rival Dallas Cowboys and raised concerns over Sirianni’s ability to manage the team.

After a 10-1 start, Philadelphia went 1-4 in December with blowout losses to the Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers. Sirianni may have an NFC championship in his pocket but given the team’s recent play, history says he shouldn’t get too comfortable.

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Before joining the Jacksonville Jaguars, Doug Pederson went 42-37-1 as head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles. He gave the city its first and only Super Bowl championship in 2017 but was fired in 2020 after going 4-11-1.

Pederson took over for former Oregon coach Chip Kelly who the Eagles hired in 2013. Kelly went 10-6 in each of his first two seasons with Philadelphia but was released with one game remaining after leading the team to a 6-9 record in 2015.

Sirianni’s record is obviously better than his predecessors but team owner Jeff Lurie hasn’t shown much patience in recent years. After riding with Andy Reid for 14 seasons, he and general manager Howie Roseman haven’t been afraid to move on from coaches.

During a recent appearance on Sports Radio WIP, Sirianni was asked if he’s lost the team. He said he’s “not concerned” about anything other than trying to “right the ship.” When asked if he’s worried about his job security, he said “No, I don’t think about those things. I try to stay where we are right now.”

At the very least, Sirianni should be ready to welcome a pair of new coordinators next year. The team already relieved defensive coordinator Sean Desai of play-calling duties in favor of Matt Patricia and offensive coordinator Brian Johnson’s offense has become so predictable that opposing players call out plays on live TV.

The Eagles end the regular season as five-point favorites to the Giants in New York. If they should stumble, Sirianni’s time in Philadelphia could be up.

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