If I were in Nick Sirianni’s shoes, I would not be doing things that draw more attention to myself right now. I wouldn’t, for example, shave my head the way Sirianni did as the Philadelphia Eagles came out of their bye. I also wouldn’t admit that I don’t know how to use the All-Pro-caliber Saquon Barkley in crunch time, as Sirianni also did earlier this season.
But Sirianni’s general on-field antics stick out most like a sore thumb in relation to the middling Eagles’ struggles.
After the Eagles just barely eked out an unimpressive 20-16 win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, Sirianni was seen seemingly picking a fight with frustrated Eagles fans in Philadelphia.
Judging by the way he did the “I can’t hear you” gesture, it’s abundantly clear the man has the self-awareness of a two-by-four.
Eagles HC Nick Sirianni appears to have some words towards the crowd as the clocked ticked down in the Philly victory. pic.twitter.com/XILkMvVamD
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) October 13, 2024
Let it be known that Eagles fans have had Sirianni’s back through thick and thin over the last few years. When the team didn’t yet have championship expectations, Philly sports fans were Sirianni’s champion. This sort of brash act only really works when your team is a juggernaut. You should keep your head down when your squad’s barely skating by.
So, I wouldn’t advise Sirianni to turn on likely the last few people who believe in him. He may as well be telegramming his own exit.