Fox Sports host continues his disrespect of Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni

USA Today

24-05-2025

Fox Sports host continues his disrespect of Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni
When Jason Kelce stood on the Rocky steps at the Museum of Art to deliver his iconic speech at the Philadelphia Eagles' first victory parade, no one knew they were being treated to prophecy. Years later, it has become more apparent. The G.O.A.T. was trying to tell us a few things, many of which we missed because we, at the time, thought it was only a speech at a victory parade.
Years later, we understand. Yes, hungry dogs run faster, but above all else, we keep thinking about the song he sang (though off-key). That song has been stuck in our minds for seven years: "No one likes us... We don't care..."
We tried not to believe it, but weird things would happen every so often. There was the screw job in Super Bowl 57. Remember the slippery field and that weird holding call on James Bradberry, which had nothing to do with the play's outcome?
Fast forward to the present, and an NFL-wide feud was born because the Birds ran a LEGAL PLAY better than anyone else. That's when the cloudy picture got a tad clearer. Maybe the NFL does have something against Philly.
Nick Wright's disrespectful hot takes toward the Eagles and Nick Sirianni continue.
The words are just as unforgettable (and unforgivable) now as they were eight years ago. "I think every team (in the NFL Playoffs) has a shot except for the number-one seed, Philly".
That was Nick Wright's take when the Eagles began their first successful Super Bowl run, minus an injured Carson Wentz with Nick Foles at the helm. How did that turn out? Nick was wrong, and he's had it out for Philly and the City of Brotherly Love's Birds ever since.
There have been seemingly too many slaps in the face to count, and at this point, 'turning the other cheek' has grown tiresome. Recently, an entire segment of FS1's First Things First was dedicated to trashing Nick Sirianni's good name.
The coup de grâce of this one was his ranking of the top ten head coaches in the NFL currently. Check this list out. Listen to the whole segment below. Notice one deserving name was left off the list.
Andy Reid Sean McVay Kyle Shanahan Jim Harbaugh Mike Tomlin Kevin O'Connell Matt LaFleur Pete Carroll Dan Campbell Sean Payton
Okay, first things first (yes, the play on words was intentional). Nick Sirianni took the measure of Sean McVay twice last season. He's 2-0 in head-to-head matchups vs. Mike Tomlin. All three are dead, even on the postseason stat sheet in the two most important categories. Two Super Bowl appearances... One Super Bowl win...
Nick also accomplished everything McVay did in half the time. He's equaled Tomlin despite coaching 14 fewer seasons.
That isn't to say Nick is better or worse than either guy. There are three types of leaders, but why is Nick consistently left out of the conversation when greatness is mentioned? And, what about the other names on the list? Let's take a look at them.
Like Sirianni, Pete Carroll, and Sean Payton have won one Super Bowl. Shanahan has a goose egg in two appearances. Harbaugh lost his lone appearance. O'Connell, LaFleur, and Campbell haven't even led their teams into football's biggest game.
Lists like these are always subjective, but the challenge flag has been thrown. Over time, it's become apparent that Wright harbors some grudge with Philly. It's either that or he has learned he gains some extra burn by attempting to draw the ire of antagonizing one of the NFL's most loyal fan bases.
Whatever his reasoning, many can agree that this list is flawed. Say what you will about Sirianni, but he has proven he's an excellent head coach. No one can fake anything for that long without displaying chinks in the armor.