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Yahoo
5 days ago
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'That's 'B.S.'' Eagles coach rips Jalen Hurts narrative regarding Saquon Barkley, others
PHILADELPHIA − Eagles coach Nick Sirianni continued his pushback against pundits and others downplaying Jalen Hurts' significance to the team's success. There were many over the past season who have claimed that Hurts was basically along for the ride, saying that it was running back Saquon Barkley, a dominating offensive line and star receivers in A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith, along with the NFL's top-ranked defense, that carried the Eagles to their Super Bowl victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. AJ BROWN'S FIRE: Eagles 12 most intriguing players: No. 6, how A.J. Brown keeps from getting 'exposed' "I think that's bull(expletive)," Sirianni said in a recent session exclusively with Eagles' beat reporters. "I mean, (Hurts) plays the most important position in all of sports. And it's the most ultimate team game there is. And what I admire about him is his selflessness of doing anything we need to do to win, whether that's throw − I mean, obviously, anybody who plays quarterback is going to want to throw it 50 times a game, but he will do anything. "If he has to throw it 50 times a game, he's ready to do that. If he has to hand it off 50 times a game, he's ready to do that." Sure enough, Hurts threw for less than 200 yards in 6 of the 14 full games he played in during the regular season. The Eagles were 5-1 in those games. He threw for less than 200 yards in the first two playoff games, and barely over 200 yards in the other two games. But when the Chiefs shut down Barkley in the Super Bowl on Feb. 9, holding him to 57 yards on 25 carries, Hurts completed 17 of 22 passes for 221 yards and 2 touchdowns. Just about all of those yards came in the first 2½ quarters when the Eagles took a 34-0 lead on their way to a 40-22 win. WHAT EAGLES WON'T SAY: The 'r' word Eagles, Nick Sirianni won't use about the Super Bowl. They use this instead Hurts was named MVP of the Super Bowl. In all, Hurts threw for 2,903 yards in the regular season, his lowest total in his four seasons as the Eagles' full-time starter. Then again, Barkley rushed for 2,005 yards, becoming just the ninth player in NFL history to eclipse the 2,000-yard mark. So, Sirianni continued on his rant against Hurts' detractors. "And anytime I hear that, I just," Sirianni said, letting the thought drift. "It's like a nice debate thing that people like to have, and I get it. There are a lot of hours that TV shows and radio stations have to fill to be able to fill that debate. I understand that, but we're talking about the most ultimate team game there is, and (Hurts) does whatever he needs to do to win each and every game. Celebrate the Eagles' Super Bowl win with our new book "And so you name me a team that wins, and wins consistently, that doesn't have good players around him ... Like, you don't win with bad players. You don't win with bad players if you're a quarterback either. It's a team game. That always bothers me, to be honest with you, when it's talked about like that, because it's football. "I just think sometimes that's good debate, I guess. I wouldn't even say it's good debate, but it's debate that people are able to have. But yeah, I guess, my first initial thing was it's bull(expletive)." Contact Martin Frank at mfrank@ Follow on X @Mfranknfl. Read his coverage of the Eagles' championship season in 'Flying High,' a new hardcover coffee-table book from Delaware Online/The News Journal. Details at This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Nick Sirianni rips tired Jalen Hurts narrative that Eagles carried him
Yahoo
5 days ago
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6 reasons for optimism as the Philadelphia Eagles enter training camp
After months of waiting, the Eagles will get their Super Bowl rings on Friday night for one final celebration, before the team gathers one week from Tuesday for the start of training camp at the NovaCare Complex. Howie Roseman has retooled both sides of the football, and a defense that saw seven starters depart could be just as dominant, depending on several roster competitions. Philadelphia rookies and veterans will report for training camp on July 22, and we're examining six reasons why the Eagles should be optimistic about the 2025 NFL season. 1. DC Vic Fangio A retooled defense would normally face some reservations about taking a step back in production, but most defensive units don't employ a coordinator like Vic Fangio. In his first season with the Eagles, Philadelphia (278.4 ypg) led the league in total defense for the seventh time in team history, having previously accomplished the feat in 1991, 1981, 1953, 1949, 1945, and 1944 (excludes the 1943 Steagles). Philadelphia ranked 1st in the NFL in passing yards allowed per game (174.2) for the second time in the last three years (also 2022, 179.8). Furthermore, the Eagles finished with the NFL lead in defensive points allowed per game (16.9 — their best figure since 15.8 in 2008), opponent three-and-out percentage (39.0%), and FFs (18, tied). 2. HC Nick Sirianni Jalen Hurts will have another offensive coordinator, and the Eagles will face every team's best shot, but a Super Bowl-winning head coach adds calm to a 2025 squad looking to repeat. Sirianni is battle-tested and has faced every scenario imaginable, having led Philadelphia to the postseason in four consecutive seasons. According to Elias Sports, Sirianni (.706, 48-20) owns the 3rd-highest regular-season winning percentage by a head coach in the Super BowlEra (min. 50 games), trailing only John Madden (.759, 1969-78) and George Allen (.712, 1966-77). Overall, it is the 6th-highest mark in NFL history, behind Guy Chamberlin (.784, 1922-27), Madden, Vince Lombardi (.738, 1959-67, '69), Ray Flaherty (.720, 1936-42), and Allen. 3. Eagles' offensive line The Eagles have studs at quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end, but the overall team success starts and ends with a dominating offensive line. Jordan Mailata and Lane Johnson are among the two highest-graded offensive tackles in the NFL, and both are All-Pros, while left guard Landon Dickerson and center Cam Jurgens are Pro Bowlers. The right guard position is the only weakness, but this dominant union provides comfort for the entire offense. 4. DT Jalen Carter We talked about Philadelphia having studs at all three levels, and Carter is among the top three players at his position. The third-year defensive tackle has improved leaps and bounds each year, and could very well reset the market for all non-quarterbacks with another huge season. After earning All-Rookie Team honors, the No. 9 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft had 42 tackles, 12 for loss, 4.5 sacks, 61 combined QB hits and pressures, five pass deflections, and two forced fumbles. Carter performed at a high level despite playing 80 percent of the defensive snaps, up from 48 percent as a rookie. 5. DeJean and Mitchell DeJean was among the highest-rated players in the slot, holding opponents to 50 receptions. He had five pass breakups, and quarterbacks had an 82.2 passer rating against him. Mitchell ranked 3rd among NFL CBs with 16 forced incompletions, trailing only Zyon McCollum (17) and Denzel Ward (17). He was 3rd among CBs in yards allowed per coverage snap (0.8) behind Pat Surtain (0.6) and Derek Stingley (0.7) (min. 600 coverage snaps). Even with the loss of Darius Slay, C.J. Gardner-Johnson, Isaiah Rodgers, and others, Philadelphia can be optimistic about having two Defensive Rookie of the Year finalists in their secondary. 6. Zack Baun An outstanding inside linebacker can erase a ton of mistakes and make a defense elite, and that's precisely what Zack Baun did for the Eagles in 2024. Signed to a one-year deal with the idea that he'd add versatility as a pass rusher and linebacker, Baun earned All-Pro honors, and was a finalist for AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year, Zack Baun was thehighest-graded LB (90.1) by PFF in the regular season, producing 150 tackles and five forced fumbles (2nd in the NFL, behind T.J. Watt – 6). In the playoffs, Baun became the second NFL linebacker since 1991 to generate takeaways in each of their first four career postseason starts (Devin White in 2020), which included a diving interception of Patrick Mahomes in Super Bowl LIX. Baun returns after agreeing to a contract extension, and his presence gives a retooled defense a stud performer at all three levels. This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: 6 reasons for optimism as the Eagles enter training camp
USA Today
5 days ago
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- USA Today
Eagles' team unity quietly exposes cracks in their rivals' locker rooms
The Eagles' camaraderie and locker room harmony continues to shine a spotlight on their rivals' dysfunction. It's amazing how much can change in just 12 months. This summer, the atmosphere in Philadelphia Eagles circles feels markedly different from the uncertainty we experienced last July. Things have settled down, and it's hard to believe that we were previously perplexed, trying to understand what a 'CEO head coach' actually does and what responsibilities that role entails. Nick Sirianni enters the 2025 NFL season as a Super Bowl champion who has Howie Roseman's complete confidence. Just 12 months ago, half of this fan base wanted to run him out of town. Now, let's all be honest. Coach Sirianni wasn't above reproach. His team was fresh off one of the greatest collapses we had ever seen. Two of his leaders, Fletcher Cox and Jason Kelce, retired. Sirianni entered last season on the hot seat. He was accused of having minimal control over his locker room. What did we learn? We're glad you asked. We learned he's a damn good head coach and a leader of men. We knew his team would run through a wall for him. Sure, there were times when we all had our doubts, but Coach handled his business. Good for him. It's good to be wrong sometimes, and when you lay your head on the pillow tonight, give thanks that you aren't a fan of another NFC East team. Dysfunction continues among each of the Eagles' NFC East rivals It hasn't always been fun. Eagles fans and members of the Philadelphia media have certainly taken their lumps, but life could be worse. Think about some of those other NFL franchises. The Cleveland Browns hosted a helmet reveal, and one of their social media team members fell off a raft. Meanwhile, in the NFC East, the Dallas Cowboys can't get their best player on defense signed. It's just another in a long line of mishandled contract situations. The Washington Commanders are in a similar boat. Terry McLaurin has decided not to report to training camp. He's been one of the best and most loyal soldiers that organization has had in a long time. How does this franchise elect not to take care of him? That brings us to the New York Giants. Whoa... The New York Giants... What can be said about them other than bad things? Their head coach is Brian Daboll. Joe Schoen is their general manager. That about sums it up, but if you need some comic relief, they're so sick of your criticism that they don't want fans taking pictures at training camp. Okay... Okay... Maybe that isn't the reason for the sign (wink). Perhaps this is strictly about keeping their cards close to the vest (wink). All we can guarantee for sure is this. The Eagles are one of the NFL's model franchises with one of the best owners (Jeffrey Lurie). They are home to the game's best general manager (Howie Roseman). They're the defending Super Bowl champions, even though they don't want to call themselves that. Here's the point, and where we'll end this. Fans of the Philadelphia Eagles can feel good about where their team stands today. Fans of those other NFC East teams have to feel like they're no closer to winning a Super Bowl than they were last season, although, in fairness, the Commanders are a much better organization now than they were two years ago.
USA Today
6 days ago
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- USA Today
Saints coach Kellen Moore still hasn't received his Eagles Super Bowl ring
'Nick (Sirianni) FaceTimed me and gave me a lot of crap for not being there' Kellen Moore played a big part in the Philadelphia Eagles' successful 2024 season and exciting victory in Super Bowl LIX, but he hasn't yet received the unique winged championship ring that other members of that team now call their own. According to the first-year head coach of the New Orleans Saints, his old boss Nick Sirianni said if he hadn't left for a new job this offseason, he'd have it already. "I have not gotten it yet, but I've seen pictures," Moore grinned, speaking with the media before Saints training camp started this week. "I didn't make it (to the ring presenting ceremony on July 18) but Nick FaceTimed me and gave me a lot of crap for not being there." Maybe they'll FedEx it to him. The Saints and Eagles won't cross paths this year unless they meet in the playoffs, but they could play in Philadelphia in 2026 if both teams finish in the same place within their divisions in 2025. If that's the case, the Saints will play visitors against the Eagles in back-to-back years with another road game scheduled for 2027. That could give Moore enough time to rebuild the roster with his own players, and maybe get one over on Sirianni. We'll see.
USA Today
17-07-2025
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- USA Today
ESPYS 2025: Eagles win 'Best Team' award after dominant Super Bowl win
NFC East winners. NFC conference champions. Super Bowl champions. Add one more accolade to the list for the 2024 Philadelphia Eagles: best team. The NFL's latest title-winning squad was named the "Best Team" at the 2025 ESPYS Wednesday night in Los Angeles. The final award of the night went to the team that went 14-3 in the regular season and rattled off four wins to take home the franchise's second title in eight seasons. Multiple Eagles players and coach Nick Sirianni were in attendance to accept the award for their incredible season. ESPYS 2025 live updates: Award winners, highlights, how to watch show "On behalf of the Philadelphia Eagles organization, thank you," Sirianni said. "What an honor it is to be associated with all of the great teams that were up for this award. Thank you to the fans who voted for us and thank you to the best fans in the world back home in Philly." Left tackle Jordan Mailata added some fun comments after Sirianni spoke. The Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles win the ESPY for best team! 🏈🦅 "If you made it this far into the program, give yourselves a pat on the back," Mailata said. "It's been a long night. I also want to give a thanks to our sixth offensive lineman, (ESPYS host) Shane Gillis. Training camp starts on Tuesday so if you want to give it a run, let us know." Mailata turned more serious after that quip to thank other members of the team. "I also want to give thanks to the many people who don't get the light shined on them," Mailata said. "Our trainers, our strength and conditioning trainers, our athletic trainers, our chefs. But then you look deeper than that and it's our families, our rock, the people who get us to work every day, and our wives. So thank you to everyone who supported us." It was a big night for the Eagles and their players. Star running back Saquon Barkley won the "Best Play" award for his iconic hurdle and "Best NFL player" award. Miss anything from the ESPYS? Catch up with the winners and highlights.
