The Eagles' sideline is never a boring place. It’s a high-energy, emotionally charged corner of the NFL universe. Head coach Nick Sirianni often acts as its fiery conductor. And this intensity is a feature, not a bug. On Sunday, that fire was aimed directly at an opposing quarterback. But the resulting flames revealed more than just competitive spirit.
Following the 31-25 victory over the Buccaneers, Sirianni was asked about his third-quarter verbal exchange with Baker Mayfield. His response was telling. He immediately deflected from the confrontation. Instead, he offered nothing but praise for his adversary. “[I] got a lot of respect for him,” Sirianni said.