The Philadelphia Eagles are hitting the road, heading to Chicago this weekend for a Monday night matchup, but before they shipped off, head coach Nick Sirianni dropped some serious truth. He sounded off on how much he deeply appreciates Jalen Hurts, acknowledging “everything the QB has done for the Eagles.” That’s a huge vote of confidence from the top, setting the tone for their early season push.
Ramping Up The Roster: Ertz and Greenard’s Returns
It ain’t easy jumping into an NFL season cold, and that’s exactly what Zach Ertz and Kenny Moore are doing after skipping any kind of training camp. Sirianni sounded pretty confident, saying Ertz had a solid week and that tight ends overall looked good. He explained that getting these guys up to speed isn’t about some magic checklist, but a meticulous process: watching “how the guys are moving,” checking “how they feel after practice,” and ensuring “whether they’re learning the system.” It’s all about catching them up on those crucial habits that the guys who’ve been there have “practiced over and over and over and over again,” covering everything from tackling technique to strip attempts and the critical skill of protecting the football. Every player’s situation is unique, and they’re looking for specific answers after every practice. Defensive Coordinator Vic Fangio already hinted Jonathan Greenard was closer to coming back last week, and Sirianni echoed that positive vibe, confirming Greenard “had a good week.” It’s definitely “exciting to have him out there,” and Saturday was a crucial part of the process. Having key guys like that back and getting up to speed is huge for any squad hitting its stride early.
Young Talent, Smart Plays, and The Win-At-All-Costs Mindset
Sirianni made it crystal clear: individual success is awesome, but it only happens when the team wins first. Everything they do is geared towards getting the best chance to grab that W each week. Rookie WR Makai Lemon is going to be a “big part” of that as the season rolls on because the talent is undeniable. The coach is seeing Lemon grow more confident every week in practice, and even though he’d love for Lemon to snag “10 catches for 100 yards,” some things just don’t show up on the stat sheet. DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks have had a strong start, but Lemon is consistently “doing the right thing when the ball’s not going to him,” and the coach is “pleased with where he’s continuing to go.” His touches are gonna come, Sirianni promised. And speaking of doing whatever it takes to win, Sirianni addressed that “special teams loophole” they utilized with Braden Mann. He was straight up, saying everything they’re doing is “within the rules of the game,” and they’ll keep pushing those boundaries if it means a better shot at victory. You gotta respect that commitment to finding every legal edge.
The Eagles face off against Chicago on Monday night. With key players integrating and the coach’s clear vision for winning, it’s gonna be wild to see if they can keep that early season momentum rolling.
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Originally reported by Bleeding Green Nation.
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