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Red Alert: Nick Sirianni Has Discovered ChatGPT

Ray Ratto

Head coach Nick Sirianni of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on before the NFC Wild Card Playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers.

Who Dares To Coordinate The Philadelphia Eagles’ Offense?

Eagles offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo looks on during the NFL Wild Card game between the San Fransisco 49ers and the Philadelphia Eagles on January 11th, 2026 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA.

Eagles Now Free To Hire An Offensive Coordinator Who Doesn’t Suck

Dan McQuade was a founding member of Defector. He died in January 2026.

Dan McQuade

ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 23: Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa (97) sacks Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) during the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Philadelphia Eagles on November 23, 2025 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

The Eagles’ Struggles Are Simply Offensive

Jared Goff of the Detroit Lions and Jalen Hurts of the Philadelphia Eagles walk off the field after the game at Lincoln Financial Field on November 16, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Dan Campbell Kept Asking The Same Question, And The Eagles Kept Saying No

Columnist. Author of many <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Drew-Magary/e/B001JS8R52/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1">fine works of literature</a>, including Point B. Handsomest man in the world.

Drew Magary

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni speaks alongside U.S. President Donald Trump at an event welcoming the 2025 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles on the South Lawn of the White House on April 28, 2025 in Washington, DC. President Trump honored the Eagles after their second Super Bowl victory, following their first win in 2018.

Why Your Team Sucks 2025: Philadelphia Eagles

David Roth

Nick Sirianni, head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles, is escorted off the field by thirsty-ass Dom DiSandro following the NFC Championship Game against the Washington Commanders at Lincoln Financial Field on January 26, 2025.

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The Eagles Fan Version Of Personal Growth, With Dan McQuade

Samer Kalaf

A pile of Rams and Eagles players in the snow.

Eagles Win, Despite Their Best Efforts

Saquon Barkley runs for a touchdown against the Washington Commanders on November 14, 2024. He's really getting after it.

Saquon Barkley Is Saving Jobs

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 03: Saquon Barkley #26 of the Philadelphia Eagles hurdles Jarrian Jones #22 of the Jacksonville Jaguars in the second quarter of a game at Lincoln Financial Field on November 03, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Eagles Take One Giant Leap Backwards In Win Over Jaguars

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 13: Head coach Nick Sirianni of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on after their 20-16 win over the Cleveland Browns at Lincoln Financial Field on October 13, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Nick Sirianni Has Had It Up To Here With The Fans Of The Team He Coaches

Head coach Nick Sirianni of the Philadelphia Eagles walks off the field against the Atlanta Falcons at the end of the first half in the game at Lincoln Financial Field on September 16, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Nick Sirianni Put Himself On The List

A Tampa Bay Buccaneers fan holds a sign that reads, "Cry Eagles Cry!!!" during the fourth quarter in the NFC Wild Card Playoffs between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on January 15, 2024 in Tampa, Florida.

The Eagles Saved Their Biggest Humiliation For Last

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni speaks in a post-game interview after Super Bowl LVII between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, February 12th, 2023 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, AZ.

Why Your Team Sucks

Why Your Team Sucks 2023: Philadelphia Eagles

PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 14: Head coach Nick Sirianni of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts against the Washington Commanders at Lincoln Financial Field on November 14, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Nick Sirianni: I Would Punt The Ball Back To Patrick Mahomes Again

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 12: Head coach Nick Sirianni of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium on February 12, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. He's standing alone in the middle of the field (which is in awful shape).

I Will Never Forgive Nick Sirianni For Punting

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 29: Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders (26) leaps into the end zone during the Championship game between the San Fransisco 49ers and the Philadelphia Eagles on January 29, 2023.

The Eagles Got Here By Running Over Everyone

Eagles coach Nick Sirianni on the field in coach getup (hoodie and headset)

Coach Finally Admits The Eagles Are Shit—Er, Fertilizer

Miles Sanders breaks through the line for a big gain.

Let Us Celebrate The Three Plays Last Night Where Eagles RBs Ran The Ball

Patrick Redford

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JULY 28: Head coach Nick Sirianni of the Philadelphia Eagles talks to the media during training camp at the NovaCare Complex on July 28, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

This Jabroni Really Said “Attacking Rest”

Kalyn Kahler

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni in his introductory press conference

Nick Sirianni Forcing Draft Prospects To Face Him In The Ultimate Crucible Of Competition: Rock, Paper, Scissors

Maitreyi Anantharaman

Eagles Fans Might Eat Nick Sirianni Alive

Three screenshots of Nick Sirianni: Him looking out onto a football field, him looking at a photo fo Sylvester Stallone in an Eagles jersey, and him looking at Swoop, Eagles mascot