HC Nick Sirianni Lines Up Jason Kelce’s Possible Replacements at Philadelphia Eagles in Landon Dickerson & Jordan Mailata

In a recent press conference, Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni expressed his excitement about the team’s offensive line prospects following the departure of veteran center Jason Kelce. With Kelce’s retirement leaving big shoes to fill, Sirianni emphasized the talent and potential of the players stepping up to take his place.

The coach also praised the Pro Bowl caliber of both Landon Dickerson and Lane Johnson, emphasizing their consistent performance over the past few seasons. Additionally, Sirianni highlighted Jordan Mailata’s contributions, noting that the young lineman has showcased his ability to play at a high level.

Sirianni stated at the conference, “I am really excited about that group that we have. We’ve great offensive line play over the past three years that I’ve been here. Obviously we are losing one of the best players, uh, not only Eagle history but NFL history, um, one of the best centers of all time so obviously there’s going to be things that we got to, you know, work to replace with that.”

Highlighting the candidates for Kelce’s replacement, Nick Sirianni mentioned Landon Dickerson and Jordan Mailata as two standout players with the capability to step up to the challenge. He said, “What’s great is these guys have been around Jason for three, four, five, six, seven years, um, and so you know we’ll see who that is at center, we’ll see who that is at Right Guard.”

Amidst all the conversation surrounding the experienced players of the side, coach Sirianni also mentioned 24-year-old Cam Jurgens as his prospect for the center position. He highlighted the confidence in the young star’s capabilities along with mentioning the dilemma of choice that remains in his hands at the moment.

Sirianni’s patient approach to Jurgens and Steen decision

Sirianni stressed that the decision of choosing among Cam Jurgens and Tyler Steen isn’t happening anytime soon and remains under a factor of evaluation in the upcoming season. He said, “Cam’s got a ton of reps. Jason didn’t take every snap at center last year in practice. I’m really confident he can do it, but we’ll see what happens.” While Sirianni expressed confidence in Jurgens, he acknowledged the importance of assessing the players’ performance during walkthroughs, training camps, and OTAs.

Regarding Steen’s role, Nick Sirianni praised his versatility and expressed optimism about his development despite limited playing time in his rookie season. Steen, drafted in the third round the previous year, showed promise despite his few snaps. Sirianni emphasized Steen’s adaptability and the flexibility he brings to the offensive line saying, “Steen has a lot of different qualities.”

The coach further added, “He’s versatile. I think he can do a lot of different things.” As the Eagles navigate the post-Kelce era, Sirianni’s measured approach reflects the commitment to thorough evaluation and strategic decision-making in shaping the future of the offensive line.

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