Some of his players asked <a href="http://www.world-today-news.com/hurts-throws-3-tds-and-commands-eagles-win-over-falcons-sports/" title="Hurts throws 3 TDs and commands Eagles win over Falcons | sports”>Nick Sirianni to be himself.
Unfortunately, he was listening.
Sirianni was captured on the FOX TV show Eagles-Browns engaging in a heated shouting match with fans at the Linc in the final seconds of the Eagles’ victory on Sunday.
The video shows Sirianni raising her hand to her ear in a sarcastic manner to indicate, “I can’t hear you.”
Early in the game, fans booed and chanted for Sirianni’s ejection as the Eagles were held scoreless in the first quarter for the seventh straight game, something they hadn’t done in 30 years.
They won 20-16 against the 1-5 Browns, improving to 3-2 but are just 4-7 in their last 11 games dating back to last year’s slump.
Sirianni refused to go into detail about what led to his postgame antics, but it’s not the first time he’s appeared disturbed in the closing moments of a game. It usually happens on the street.
“I was having fun,” Sirianni said after the game, surrounded by his three sons in a bizarre news conference. “I was having fun and I got some comments from the players (during the bye week) about feeling like we needed you, Nick.” We need your energy. We need your attention. I got it from some guys.
“When I’m in action and enjoying myself, I think that affects the rest of the football team. If I want players to celebrate and be themselves after big plays, I should probably do it myself, right?
“There are times for this and times not. I have to be wise and discerning about when to do it and when not to do it.”
He may have enjoyed himself, but this type of behavior is unusual for NFL coaches and not a good look for a man who always preaches to his players.
Can you imagine John Harbaugh, Mike Tomlin, Demeco Ryans, Andy Reid or Todd Bowles making faces at fans and yelling and screaming in the stands after the game?
There are certain professional standards that NFL coaches are expected to adhere to, and it’s hard to imagine that Jeff Lurie would appreciate this type of behavior from his head coach.
Sirianni could also be seen barking at Browns cornerbacks Greg Newsome and Denzel Ward when they were near the Eagles sideline, but it seemed like a nice thing to do.
Sirianni said during the offseason that he wished he had been more restrained on the sidelines during games, especially in his interactions with referees. And it was that way most of the time.
Not Sunday.
After his 200th yes In a game in an Eagles uniform, Brandon Graham said he was one of the players who asked Sirianni to be himself, and he was next to Sirianni as the final seconds ticked away and he was screaming in the stands.
“I just told him it was him,” PJ said. “I want him to be the Knick of 2022 so we can get there because we just want people to be themselves. Ultimately, the coach was under a lot of pressure and I understand that there is a lot of pressure on him. We supported him, because Philadelphia can be tough.
“I’ve always said that (his critics) will eat the words they say and so I know that’s probably what Nick says too, every chance he gets… I don’t know what he said but I know he had something to do with it. with it.
Jalen Hurts said he talked to Sirianni during the bye week about being true to himself and not trying to be something he’s not.
It’s a fine line between showing emotion and being yourself, overdoing it and being unprofessional.
“It’s just reassuring to say, ‘We trust your identity,’” Hurts said. “We trust in your position as coach and know that we can build with you. So it’s about doing it together. And I think for him, and I think for any leader, it’s about vision and belief in that vision.”
“He did a really good job of being able to have conversations and trying to map things out honestly and some things take time. But it’s a team effort from everyone, and everyone has to check their own box. Everyone has to respect their role, embrace their role and give their best.”
“I’m excited for him and his growth and continue to see where he’s going, and I believe he’ll continue to help our football team.”
Sirianni must be doing something right because the Eagles have made the playoffs in all three of his seasons as head coach, reaching the Super Bowl two years ago, and their 37-19 record as of 2021 is 5yes-Best in the NFL . His career winning percentage of .661 is 15th highest in NFL history. They are currently at a stage where they face seven teams with a combined record of 14-27.
But everyone gets booed at some point, and criticizing fans isn’t necessarily the best way to deal with the situation.
There is no easier way to lose fans than to hit them after barely beating one of the worst teams in the NFL.
“We thrive on the fans when they cheer for us, that’s all I’ll say,” Sirianni said. “When our fans cheer us on, we thrive on them. You know, we hear them when they whistle. We don’t necessarily like it. I don’t think it’s productive for anyone.”
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