Patience is really starting to run out in Philadelphia.
After another tough loss—this time a 19-11 defeat to the New York Giants on Sunday—Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni is no longer ruling out the possibility of making changes to his coaching staff.
With a disappointing record of two wins and seven losses, the Philadelphia team is going through a particularly difficult stretch. When asked about the possibility of changes after the game, Sirianni acknowledged that the matter would be discussed with the organization's leadership.
The Eagles' head coach believes he must first analyze his team's performance and determine what isn't working. He also acknowledged his own responsibility for the current struggles, noting that his job is to guide the players and coaches back to winning ways.
The offense, however, remains the main problem. Philadelphia's statistics are alarming; the team ranks 30th in the NFL, averaging just 16.4 points per game. The team is also struggling to gain first downs and sustain productive offensive drives.
Offensive coordinator Sean Mannion, 34, is in his first season calling the plays. His job is made particularly difficult by the absences of several key players, including quarterback Jalen Hurts, offensive lineman Lane Johnson, and wide receiver DeVonta Smith.
The problems are particularly evident after the break. The adjustments made at halftime don't often enough allow the Eagles to get their offense back on track.
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Sirianni acknowledged that the entire offensive staff needs to do better, without singling out Mannion alone. He also believes he needs to find solutions to turn things around.
In the last game, Philadelphia even tried to shake things up by replacing Tanner McKee with Joe Milton. Despite a few good drives and his ability to gain yards on the ground, Milton failed to provide a real spark to the offense.
Meanwhile, the Giants are pulling ahead in the NFC East.
The trade deadline could also complicate matters. Several players, including Dallas Goedert, Riq Woolen, and Moro Ojomo, are reaching a key point in their contracts.
Goedert has acknowledged that players could be traded if a sufficiently attractive offer comes along.
Howie Roseman's next decisions will therefore be crucial. In Philadelphia, a major shakeup could be on the horizon if results don't improve quickly.
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