It’s frustrating to see a team fall short when they know they can do better—that’s exactly what Eagles coach Nick Sirianni felt after their recent 34-17 loss to the Giants. But here's where it gets controversial: he’s holding himself accountable right alongside his players. In a candid post-game assessment, Sirianni didn’t pull any punches, emphasizing that neither the athletes nor the coaching staff lived up to the high bar they’ve set for themselves.
‘I don’t think we played our brand of football or coached our brand of football today,’ Sirianni admitted, giving credit where it was due to the Giants. ‘That’s not to our standard in all phases, and in coaching. So we’ll look at it and we’ll get better from it.’ And this is the part most people miss: he didn’t just point fingers—he included himself in the critique.
Sirianni didn’t single out specific areas needing improvement, but he made it clear that every aspect of the game, from offense to defense and special teams, fell short. ‘All three phases weren’t good enough today,’ he said. ‘Coaching wasn’t good enough today.’ This kind of holistic self-evaluation is rare and speaks volumes about his leadership style.
Despite the setback, Sirianni reminded everyone that the Eagles are still 4-2, the same record they held last year at this time—and we all know how that season ended: with a Super Bowl victory. That’s the benchmark Sirianni and his team are aiming to match. But is it realistic to expect the same level of success this year, or are there deeper issues at play? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments—do you agree with Sirianni’s approach, or do you think more drastic changes are needed?
