Man, it’s been a wild week for the Eagles. Their roster is absolutely gutted heading into Sunday’s game in London, with right tackle Lane Johnson retiring and left guard Cam Jurgens traded. On top of that, running back Saquon Barkley, center Drew Kendall, and wide receiver DeVonta Smith have all been missing from practice due to injuries. This isn’t just a few bumps and bruises; we’re talking about a seriously depleted roster, especially on offense.
Coen’s Warning: Don’t Sleep on the Eagles
Most teams would be reeling, scrambling to figure out how to even field a competitive squad after losing that many key players. But Jaguars head coach Liam Coen? He’s having none of it. He’s not letting his team get caught up in the Eagles’ drama. According to Ryan O’Halloran of the Florida Times-Union, Coen laid it out straight: “If that even creeps in our minds , we’re worrying about the wrong things because it is about us. . . . Nick [Sirianni] does a great job , they know how to handle adversity.” He finished it off with, “I know they’ll be ready to play, that’s for sure.” That’s a coach sending a clear message: don’t sleep on an opponent, no matter what their roster looks like on paper. Coen still expects Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni to have his group set for a strong effort.
The Dallas Lesson: Underdogs Bite Hard
Coen even had a prime example to drive his point home about the danger of overlooking an opponent. He could just point to Thursday night’s game in Dallas. The Cowboys were massive favorites against the 0-4 Buccaneers, yet the Bucs pulled off an upset, handing Dallas a loss that absolutely stings their playoff chances. The message is crystal clear: upsets happen, and you can’t assume a win just because the other team looks beat up. A Jaguars win against the Eagles would seriously help the Eagles’ division rivals, and Coen knows his team can’t be the one to let that happen.
So, it all comes down to Sunday in London. Coen’s crew has to stay locked in on their own game, not who’s missing from the other sideline. The Eagles might be banged up, but Coen expects Nick Sirianni to have them fired up. This isn’t just another game, it’s a chance for the Jaguars to make a statement and avoid a similar shocker to what went down in Dallas. You know the Eagles are gonna bring it, depleted or not. Will Coen’s message resonate with his team? We’ll find out on Sunday.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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