Eagles’ interest in Bill Belichick continues despite Sirianni’s retention
The rumors surrounding a potential connection between Bill Belichick and the Philadelphia Eagles continue to persist despite the team’s decision to move forward with head coach Nick Sirianni. Following a disappointing first-round playoff exit and a series of coordinator changes, the speculation linking the Eagles to the legendary Patriots coach remains strong as the Senior Bowl approaches.
Greg Bedard of the Boston Sports Journal discussed the ongoing buzz during an appearance on “Felger & Mazz” on 98.5 The Sports Hub, stating that the Eagles had shown interest in Belichick if things didn’t work out with Sirianni. He mentioned: “The Eagles were very interested in Belichick if things didn’t work out with Nick Sirianni, and they could be at the front of the line if things again go poorly for him next year.”
When it was pointed out that things did not work out for Sirianni in the recent playoff loss to Tampa Bay, Bedard drew a comparison to the situation with former Eagles coach Doug Pederson, who was eventually let go after failing to meet certain expectations.
“Similar to Doug Pederson, they wanted Doug Pederson to do certain things, fire certain people, and he wouldn’t do it so he got fired. Apparently, Nick Sirianni was amenable to all that stuff, so they decided for one more year that they’re going to keep him.”
Eagles lost two coordinators
The Eagles’ recent coaching overhaul saw the dismissal of offensive coordinator Brian Johnson and defensive coordinator Sean Desai, with Kellen Moore and Vic Fangio taking over their respective roles. Bedard even suggested that the Eagles may have been one of the teams reaching out to Belichick before his departure from the Patriots.
Despite previous links to the Falcons, where he was considered for the head coaching vacancy, Philadelphia Eagles ultimately did not land the position. There is now speculation about whether Belichick will take a break from coaching in 2024 and potentially transition into television.
The ongoing rumors and potential moves involving Belichick have certainly captured the attention of NFL front offices, as they wait to see what the future holds for the highly regarded coach.
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