The Nick Sirianni-Jalen Hurts split could be the reason Philly collapses in 2023

Something happened to the Eagles last year, after a strong start that saw them go 10-1. Several theories have been floated, including the impact of Big Dom’s absence from the sidelines during the final stretch of the regular season.

A new story from ESPN.com points to a more fundamental problem. Quarterback and head coach They did not agree.

According to the report, the relationship was “fractured” and unhealthy in 2023. The issue stemmed from a disagreement over the offensive vision. One source described the situation to ESPN.com as a complete lack of respect for Serani as a tactician.

The Eagles’ collapse, which culminated in a playoff loss to Tampa Bay, led to a photo of owner Jeffrey Lurie wearing a white shirt. A unique mask of confusion, frustration and anger.The news sparked speculation that Sirianni could be fired and possibly replaced by Bill Belichick. While that didn’t happen, a new story from ESPN.com suggests that if things don’t improve in 2024, either the coach or the quarterback, or both, could be gone in 2025.

Right now, the goal is for new offensive coordinator Kellen Moore to “bridge the gap between the two,” according to the report.

The glitch was due to the departure of offensive coordinator Sean Steichen, who became the Colts’ head coach after the 2022 season. Ben Johnson, who has known Hurts for years, was promoted from quarterbacks coach to offensive coordinator. Sirianni was on a different page than Hurts and Johnson, according to the report. Sirianni wanted to keep the scheme the same; Hurts wanted more control.

When Brian got [promoted]”I think he thought he could do what I wanted him to do, but that wasn’t acceptable to Nick,” a team source told ESPN.com about Hurts’ mentality.

Players were sometimes self-employed. According to the report, at one point, some didn’t know who was directing the plays. Multiple sources told ESPN.com they believe Hurts ignored Sirianni at times during the 2023 season.

On the surface, Hurts’ contract gives him more power than Sirianni. However, as we pointed out in the wake of last season’s disastrous end to the season, Hurts was and remains a relatively easy deal to make – should he want to leave or the Eagles decide to move him.

However, it was Sirianni, not Hurts, who spent several days in a state of general uncertainty after the playoff loss, and if things don’t improve in 2024, Sirianni seems the more likely of the two to leave.

But the final message in the ESPN.com article doesn’t paint a rosy picture: “Do I think they’ll have dinner together? No, not at all,” said a team source. “But it could be a good professional working relationship, and I don’t think it’s hatred.”

I don’t think it’s hate..

Good luck with that.