The Philadelphia Eagles displayed a strong start to their season. However, that did not last forever. Initially, they were holding a commanding 10-1 record. This impressive performance established them as a formidable force within the NFC. But their momentum shifted following a 27-10 defeat against the New York Giants. Now, their overall record has dropped to 11-6.
Despite this setback, the Eagles secured the fifth seed in the NFC playoffs. After this game’s loss, Nick Sirianni’s candid reflections on the team’s recent struggles garnered considerable attention online.
Nick Sirianni’s unyielding faith
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Philadelphia Eagles’ Head Coach Nick Sirianni spoke with conviction about his team’s resilience in a post-game conference. He emphasized their unwavering spirit. He declared, “None of us are quitters!” Nick highlighted the team’s commitment to overcoming adversity. Sirianni also drew on life’s challenges, stating, “When you get hit, you can stay down or you can get the F up.”
The HC explained that this philosophy is the core of their team ethos. Later, he said, “I talked to the guys about last year you know, going into the NFC championship game about you know not only are we physically tough or mentally tough and thinking about all the stuff that you’ve been through in your life.” Sirianni further added, “So, it again it’s nobody’s quitting on this team cuz that’s the reason all these guys are in that locker room, cuz they know how to freaking fight, the coaches know how to freaking fight.”
Despite a losing streak, Sirianni’s faith in his team remained unshaken. “This group is fighters.” Nick concluded with a message of perseverance. He stated, “We’ll just get up and we’ll fight again.” Not to mention, during the game, there were major setbacks that the Eagles faced.
Hurts and Brown sidelined with injuries
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The Eagles’ strategy took a hit in their recent game. It was because of injuries to their prominent players. QB Jalen Hurts suffered a significant finger injury. His injury led to a brief exit from the field.
However, his return was also short-lived as he threw an interception, prompting Marcus Mariota to replace him, only to throw an interception on his initial pass. Along with him, the 26-year-old WR AJ Brown also faced a knee injury early in the game after a fumble.
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This injury was a result of the controversial hip drop tackle. Unfortunately, the tackle led to his early exit to the locker room from which he did not return. What do you think the Eagles have in their future?
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