Philadelphia Eagles head coach Invoice Belichick?
There’s been no scarcity of debate concerning the Birds probably shifting on from Nick Sirianni after an epic collapse to finish the 2023 season.
Mike Florio added extra gas to the fireplace on Saturday with a Professional Soccer Discuss article titled: “Is Nick Sirianni in peril of being changed?”
Daring emphasis is mine:
The Eagles went to the Tremendous Bowl final yr. They began the present season 10-1. However somebody has gone very mistaken in latest weeks, and there’s a way in some circles that coach Nick Sirianni could possibly be in hassle if the Eagles comply with their 1-5 end with 0-1 within the postseason.
The Eagles would scoff at such potentialities, stating that Sirianni has gone to the playoffs in every of his three seasons as the pinnacle coach. Some in league circles firmly regard a training change as unimaginable, even when the Eagles get blown out.
An unmistakable undercurrent stays {that a} change isn’t out of the query, if issues proceed to go poorly towards the Bucs. The important thing could possibly be the supply of Invoice Belichick.
The Eagles might really feel like Sirianni is holding the roster again and Belichick, arguably the best coach ever, might step in and assist the group win now. Versus firing Sirianni to do a complete reset with a brand new, unproven coach.
In fact, this might all be very untimely. The Eagles may need no intention of shifting on from Sirianni. Particularly if the Eagles are capable of win a playoff sport (or extra).
Nevertheless it’s not arduous to marvel about Jeffrey Lurie’s curiosity in a six-time Tremendous Bowl-winning head coach. Particularly contemplating Lurie’s ties to the New England Patriots as a Boston native and an in depth buddy of Robert Kraft. To not point out the Eagles’ earlier curiosity in hiring longtime Belichick protege Josh McDaniels earlier than finally pivoting to Sirianni in 2021.
The Eagles proprietor may view a transfer for Belichick because the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs hiring Andy Reid. A recent begin did wonders in that case.
May it’s the identical case for Belichick?
Maybe not. Possibly the 71-year-old’s finest days are behind him.
Regardless, arduous to thoroughly rule it out whereas Sirianni’s future stays unsure and rumors counsel it could possibly be potential.
UPDATE: There’s additionally this from Gene Frenette of the Florida Instances-Union:
One former NFL coach with a powerful connection to Philly advised me he thinks @Eagles proprietor Jeffrey Lurie will pull the plug on Nick Sirianni in the event that they lose Monday evening to @buccaneers.
— Eugene Frenette (@GeneFrenette) January 13, 2024
