Saying nice things about a respected opposing coach is standard protocol, especially when it comes to a younger head coach being on the receiving end of the question. In this case, it’s Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni discussing the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Mike Tomlin, now in year 16 on the job.
“I’ve got so much respect for Coach Tomlin. It’s an honor to go up against him”, he told reporters this week, according to Teresa Varley of the Steelers’ website. “There’s so many reasons why I think he’s a great football coach. His teams are fundamentally sound, he always gets the best out of his guys.