Winning a Super Bowl usually buys you a decade of job security in the NFL. Usually. But this is Philadelphia, a city where the "what have you done for me lately" energy is essentially a municipal law. Right now, the conversation around the head coach Philadelphia Eagles fans either love or love to yell at—Nick Sirianni—is reaching a fever pitch.
We’re sitting in January 2026. Just about a year ago, Sirianni was standing under a rain of confetti after a Super Bowl LIX victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. He was the toast of Broad Street. Today? He’s answering questions about sideline shouting matches and why his offense, led by a former Super Bowl MVP in Jalen Hurts, just finished 24th in the league in total yards.
The drop-off was steep. The Eagles went 11-7 this season, which sounds decent on paper, but the Wild Card exit against the San Francisco 49ers felt like a slow-motion car crash. It wasn't just the loss; it was how it looked. Sirianni and star receiver A.J. Brown getting into a heated face-to-face on the sideline while "Big Dom" DiSandro had to play peacemaker? That’s not exactly the "culture" the front office is looking for.
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Honestly, being the head coach Philadelphia Eagles means you’re essentially managing a 24/7 reality show. Sirianni has a career winning percentage near .700. He’s made the playoffs every single year he’s been in Philly. Most fanbases would build a statue for that. Here, he’s dodging rumors that he might be on the hot seat.
The biggest problem isn't Sirianni’s personality—though the chest-thumping and "Italian hands" certainly grate on people when the team is losing. It’s the brain drain. When you win, people steal your staff. Shane Steichen left for the Colts. Kellen Moore, the architect of that 2024 championship run, left to take the head job in New Orleans.
The Kevin Patullo experiment failed
After Moore left, Sirianni promoted from within. He gave the keys to Kevin Patullo. On Tuesday, January 13, 2026, Sirianni officially fired him.
It’s kinda wild when you look at the stats. The Eagles actually had the best red zone offense in franchise history this year, scoring touchdowns on over 70% of their trips. They had two 1,000-yard receivers and a tight end in Dallas Goedert who set a franchise record with 11 touchdowns. But the "between the twenties" stuff? It was a disaster. The team finished 19th in scoring. You can’t have Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley, and DeVonta Smith and put up 22 points a game.
The sideline spat and the A.J. Brown drama
We have to talk about that 23-19 loss to the Niners. The image that’s burned into every Eagles fan’s brain right now isn't a play—it’s Sirianni chasing down A.J. Brown on the sideline.
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Brown was visibly frustrated after a couple of incomplete targets. Sirianni was trying to get him off the field for a punt. They ended up jawing at each other. Sirianni tried to downplay it afterward, saying, "We’ve laughed together, we’ve cried together, we’ve yelled at each other."
Maybe. But when the team looks out of sync and the head coach is fighting with his WR1 during a playoff game, it signals a lack of control. General Manager Howie Roseman and owner Jeffrey Lurie noticed. They’ve decided to keep Sirianni for now—he did just win a ring, after all—but the leash is shorter than a Philly cheesesteak.
The search for a new coordinator
Sirianni is now looking for his fifth offensive coordinator in six seasons. That is a staggering amount of turnover. He told the media this week that he’s looking to "evolve." Basically, he needs to find someone who can fix Jalen Hurts’ mechanics and get the ball to the playmakers without the constant sideline drama.
The rumor mill is already spinning. Names like Parks Frazier (who has history with Sirianni) or a veteran college mind are being floated. Whoever takes the job knows the deal: if the offense doesn't jump back into the top 10 next year, the head coach Philadelphia Eagles fans see on the sideline in 2027 won't be named Sirianni.
What this means for the 2026 season
So, what should you actually expect?
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- A systemic reset. Sirianni admitted he got more involved in the play-calling toward the end of 2025 because things were falling apart. Expect the new OC to have more autonomy—if Sirianni can let go.
- The Hurts Factor. Jalen Hurts is the franchise. Roseman made that clear. The coaching staff exists to serve the quarterback's skill set. If the new scheme doesn't emphasize Hurts’ dual-threat ability better than Patullo’s did, it’s over.
- Roster Turnover. Victory brings turnover. The Eagles are facing free agency with some big names, and Roseman has already signaled that "confetti falling on our heads" is the only acceptable outcome.
The 2025 season was a hangover. 11-7 and a division title is a success for 28 other teams, but not for the defending champs. Sirianni is safe for the moment because of that 2024 trophy, but the grace period ended the second they walked off the field against San Francisco.
If you're looking to track where the team goes from here, keep a close eye on the offensive coordinator interviews over the next two weeks. That hire will dictate the next three years of Eagles football. You should also watch the Senior Bowl and Combine reports to see if they prioritize speed over "system fits," as the lack of explosive plays was a major complaint this past year.
The next step for the organization is clear: stop the bleeding in the coaching room and find a voice that can challenge Sirianni while supporting Hurts. Anything less, and the 2026 season will be a very loud goodbye.