Nick Sirianni has been criticized for his behavior with Eagles fans following the team’s 20-16 win over the Browns on Sunday. Before his Monday press conference, the embattled head coach offered an apology.
Already under fire for the team’s 2-2 start, Sirianni jawed with two Cleveland Browns players and then turned his attention to fans yelling “Fire Nick” chants from behind the Eagles bench.
Nick Sirianni apologized for getting into it with #Eagles fans yesterday: “I was trying to bring energy and enthusiasm yesterday, and I’m sorry for how my energy was directed at the end of the game. My energy should be all in on coaching, motivating, and celebrating with our… pic.twitter.com/0g4TqerrvK
— EJ Smith (@EJSmith94) October 14, 2024
The criticism then grew when Sirianni took postgame press conference questions with his three children—Jacob, Taylor, and Miles—in tow. Experts and pundits took shots at the head coach for allegedly using his kids to shield himself from criticism.
Head Coach Nick Sirianni speaks with the media. #FlyEaglesFly https://t.co/MPOP5ldLlx
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) October 14, 2024
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was 16-25 passing for 264 yards, two touchdowns, a 126.1 rating, and, most importantly, no turnovers.
Philadelphia will move on and start preparation for Saquon Barkley’s return to Metlife Stadium to face the Giants.