Just after Nick Sirianni finished his press conference on Monday, the Philadelphia Eagles got some rough news: starting left guard Landon Dickerson is headed to IR. This is a tough blow for the Birds right after a hard-fought Week 1 win against Washington, and it means the big man will be out, putting immediate pressure on that offensive line. It’s a gut punch this early in the season, no doubt.
Hollywood Brown’s Head-Scratching Week 1 Snub
Sirianni also had to field questions about new WR Hollywood Brown getting zero reps in that first game. The Eagles might be 1-0 heading into Week 2 against the Titans, but fans are already scratching their heads about Brown’s absence. Sirianni chalked it up to rotating guys, and it “just didn’t work out” for Brown to get on the field that Sunday. He knows Brown’s speed is “real” and says they absolutely want to get him the ball, acknowledging some games players get “shut out of catches” or “reps.” Sirianni even admitted, “we want to get him in the football game. We’ll make a better effort to do that next time because I know the play making ability that he can bring with his speed.” He was “pleased with how the wide outs played as a whole,” but you gotta wonder if leaving Brown on the sideline was a missed opportunity to truly open up the offense.
Dallas Goedert Is Always Clutch, No Question
While some guys are struggling for reps, others are just plain clutch. Sirianni had nothing but praise for Dallas Goedert, calling him super consistent since he joined the team. The tight end’s got a “knack to make plays,” and he was “solid” in the run game against Washington. Sirianni raved about how Goedert “caught the ball over the middle in space and get to the right spot, be a big target, make plays and finish.” Remember those huge sideline catches in critical playoff games from previous years? Yeah, Goedert still brings that. He’s a dangerous runner when he gets the ball too, tough to bring down, and we saw a bit of that on a third down play against Washington. This guy wins one-on-one matchups all over the field, even on outside receiver routes and especially in the red zone.
Overall, Sirianni kept emphasizing that it was just Week 1, and everyone’s got stuff to improve. That’s true for every team after the first outing, but with Dickerson hitting IR and Hollywood Brown needing more touches, the Eagles have some real adjustments to make before they face the Titans next week. You know they’ll need all hands on deck to keep that momentum rolling!
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Originally reported by Bleeding Green Nation.
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