Nick Sirianni scowlingNick Sirianni (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni has attracted some criticism following the press conference that followed his team’s marginal win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.

Sirianni, who is believed to be on the hot seat, isn’t the most popular man in Philly right now. He was seen jawing his own fans on the sideline during Sunday’s 20-14 win and didn’t do himself any favors after showing up to his post-game presser with his three children.

The move has earned him some stick, as he stands accused of using his kids as “human shields.”

“If the Eagles aren’t having serious internal discussions about their direction after that press conference I’ll be floored.” Philly radio host John Kincade wrote in a social media post. “Howard Dean would have come off better. No NFL Coach acts like that and brings human shields with them proceeding to cuss frequently.”

Sirianni has also received backlash from former NFL offensive lineman Damien Woody, who called him a “clown” on ESPN’s “Get Up!” on Monday morning.

“It’s clown behavior. Nick Sirianni looked like an absolute clown doing all of that… and then to have your kids in the postgame to kind of deflect from reporters trying to come after you, it’s lame, it’s weak, he’s a clown. It just looks ridiculous,” Woody declared.

 

Nick Sirianni Can’t Catch A Break

The Eagles HC has also been criticized for claiming that his back-and-forth with fans was “all out of fun.”

Sirianni will feel he should have been treated to a better reception after a win. He will also feel like he should be handed a break because he didn’t have his primary receivers for multiple games.

But it doesn’t appear that the crosshairs will shift anytime soon.

Of course, Sirianni should return to fans’ good graces if he can make a decent season of what has been a mess so far. But, at 3-2, Philadelphia is only one win away from the top spot in the NFC East, so there’s hope yet.

VIDEO: Eagles Superstar DT Jalen Carter Had To Be Restrained By Big Dom & His Coaches While Going Hard At Saints Fans During Philly’s Thrilling Win In New Orleans

Jalen Carter of Philadelphia Eagles being held back by coaches.Jalen Carter (Photo via FOX Sports)
Philadelphia Eagles superstar defensive tackle Jalen Carter got a little too excited for his coaches’ liking during Sunday’s thrilling road win over the New Orleans Saints.

Jalen Carter and the Eagles narrowly escaped the Caesars Superdome with a 15-12 victory over Derek Carr’s Saints, thanks to a defensive masterpiece and a late game-winning touchdown by Saquon Barkley.

Carter’s Eagles clinched the game when Reed Blankenship picked off Derek Carr’s deep pass attempt with 48 seconds remaining, improving the NFC East squad to 2-1 following Monday night’s stunning loss to the Atlanta Falcons.

As the Eagles were running out the clock, Jalen Carter got into it with Saints fans sitting near his team’s sidelines. Carter got too excited to the point where head coach Nick Sirianni, defensive line coach Clint Hurtt and head of security “Big Dom” DiSandro had to step in and restrain their star defensive tackle:

Carter had an excellent outing in Sunday’s victory, recording two tackles for a loss and two pass breakups. Philly held the league’s No. 1 scoring offense to just 219 yards and 12 points on 55 plays.

Jalen Carter & Eagles Make A Statement vs. Saints

Philly’s road win was especially impressive considering that they didn’t have top wide receiver AJ Brown, and that No. 2 WR DeVonta Smith had to leave in the fourth quarter after suffering a concussion on a massive hit.

The victory ensures that the Eagles will, at the very least, be tied for tops in the NFC East with the Dallas Cowboys (vs. Baltimore Ravens) and Washington Commanders (at Cincinnati Bengals) heading into Week 4.