The Philadelphia Eagles head into the postseason on shaky ground, having lost five of their last six games. Colin Cowherd raises doubts about Nick Sirianni’s job security should they face a quick elimination.
After squandering a substantial lead against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 17, the Eagles ended the regular season with a disheartening 27-10 defeat to the New York Giants. They found themselves trailing 24-0 at halftime, prompting Sirianni to bench Jalen Hurts and other starters.
On Monday, Cowherd expressed his concern, labeling Sunday’s loss as having a “borderline team quit feel.” He drew comparisons to the Eagles’ decision to dismiss Andy Reid, a coach who led them to five NFC Championship Games and a Super Bowl appearance, suggesting that if the Eagles suffer a significant defeat in the first round of the playoffs against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, they may contemplate a change at the helm.
Cowherd noted that the organization has a history of impatience, remarking, “If Sirianni came out and just laid an egg, and they got beat 27-7, 27-10 against Tampa, I can see them making a move. … This is an organization that is not terribly patient.”
Reflecting on Sirianni’s introductory press conference three years ago, Cowherd described it as the “worst thing I’ve ever seen” and cited insider information suggesting doubts about Sirianni’s readiness for the role. However, Sirianni defied expectations by guiding the Eagles to a Super Bowl appearance last year.
Cowherd likened the Eagles to a “better version of the L.A. Chargers,” who dismissed head coach Brandon Staley during the 2023 season. He also raised questions about the extent of credit due to Shane Steichen, the former offensive coordinator who worked with Sirianni and is now the head coach of the Colts. Cowherd asserted that Philadelphia’s performance has declined with Steichen’s absence, characterizing their recent outing as “gutless” and lacking competitiveness.
Should the Eagles face an early exit from the playoffs, Cowherd wouldn’t be surprised to see them pursue a high-profile coaching replacement, possibly eyeing Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson.
He opined, “Philadelphia’s not going to sit around and wait. One of the things I love about the Eagles, they’re not beholden to three years ago and statues. They’ll go get the best guy available. If Ben Johnson said tomorrow, ‘Yeah, I want your job’ … I think they’d make a move.”
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