“If we score, it’s over. Just call it.” That was Nick Sirianni making the call for Kellen Moore. And the OC? He listened. The result? Jalen Hurts checked into the right protection, stepped up, and unleashed a 50-yard bomb to DeVonta Smith. That’s the kind of sequence that gets played on repeat in NFL Films. Goosebumps. Every. Single. Time.

Imagine if a documentary titled The Birds were to start with the SB LII (remember the Philly Philly? Yeah, let’s do it? The Doug – Foles special) and end on this note? Yeah, you know where you read about it first.

Meanwhile, here’s what really gives you chills—Sirianni, often criticized for questionable play calls, nailed this one. He’s taken heat before, no doubt. But this time? Pat McAfee had a simple, blunt response for the haters: “Maybe he isn’t some big dumb dipshit?” When the dust settled, the Eagles had their rings, their parade, and a Lombardi to show for it. So, who’s laughing now?

Of course, not every Sirianni call has been a masterpiece. This season alone, he made some head-scratching decisions. Like going for it on 4th-and-1 instead of tying a game against the Saints. Or sending Jake Elliott out for a 57-yard field goal on 4th-and-4 when the numbers screamed to go for it.

Rex Ryan? He lost it on ESPN’s Get Up after that week 9 horror against the Jags, saying, “What the hell are you doing? It’s stupid.” Even the most die-hard Eagles fans had to admit—some of Sirianni’s choices were a tough pill to swallow.

But credit where it’s due. Sirianni never ducked the criticism. He owned up to the calls, took full responsibility, and never threw his coordinators under the bus. He made it clear—these decisions were his, not Kellen Moore’s. Certainly not Vic Fangio‘s. And despite the backlash, the Eagles kept winning. Maybe not pretty, but effective. The question was—could Sirianni evolve?

Let’s rewind. In 2023, it sure didn’t look like it. The Eagles started 10-1, but something felt off. The team wasn’t clicking like they had in 2022. The collapse that followed? Brutal. Sirianni lost the locker room, the offense sputtered, and the entire season ended in disaster. Fans wanted him fired. And honestly? It made sense. But here’s the twist—Sirianni didn’t get fired. He got reassigned.

Enter the 2023-24 offseason. Sirianni became a CEO-style head coach, handing the offense and defense over to his coordinators. At first, it looked like a demotion. A guy being stripped of control. But instead of sulking, Sirianni bought in. He listened to his players, leaned into the run game, and re-established himself as the players’ coach. Fast forward to now, he has a shiny silverware in response.

But we can’t get enough of that fourth-quarter kill shot. A coach with a history of overthinking made the easiest call of his life: Just call it. The Birds could’ve played it safe, run the ball, and coasted. Instead, they went for the jugular. Just for that play alone, he deserves the big pay.

Nick Sirianni deserves the BAG

Nick Sirianni is walking into 2025 with a Lombardi Trophy in one hand and a contract negotiation folder in the other. The Eagles head coach is entering the final year of his deal, and if recent reports are any indication, he’s about to cash in. NFL insider Tom Pelissero thinks Sirianni’s next contract will hit at least $15 million per year. And honestly? That feels low for a guy who just outcoached Andy Reid’s Chiefs in a Super Bowl.

Let’s put it in perspective. Sirianni has a 48-20 record, a Super Bowl ring, and a .706 winning percentage in his first four seasons. Only John Madden and Vince Lombardi have come close to that level of early dominance. Yet somehow, this man is still one of the lowest-paid coaches in the league? Make it make sense. The Eagles need to lock this in before he even thinks about testing the market.

Adam Schefter spelled it out on The Pat McAfee Show: “You never want a head coach heading into the last year of his contract.” No kidding. Letting Sirianni enter 2025 without an extension would be like sending Jalen Hurts out there without an O-line. A disaster waiting to happen. Philly’s front office better have that paperwork ready yesterday.

Now, let’s talk numbers. Andy Reid is sitting on a $20 million per year deal after signing an extension through 2029. Sirianni? Just beat him in the biggest game of the year. No one’s saying he should match Reid’s paycheck, but $15 million feels like a floor, not a ceiling. Pay the man. Or risk watching another team back up the Brinks truck for him.

Bottom line? Sirianni isn’t just another coach. He turned this Eagles team into a legit powerhouse, and he did it fast. The Eagles need to recognize what they have and write the check. Because if they don’t, someone else DEFINITELY will.