The Philadelphia Eagles' locker room after a win is a sight to behold. Coach Nick Sirianni is often a whirlwind of emotion, screaming and firing up his players. It’s a beautiful chaos, the kind that wins championships. But behind that fervor lies a meticulous philosophy. It’s a culture built on something far more profound than just emotion.
That culture faced an immediate test on September 5th. Star defensive tackle Jalen Carter was ejected from the season opener against Dallas before even playing a snap. His transgression? Spitting on Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. The bizarre act forced Sirianni into a delicate dance between disciplining a key player and fielding his best team.