Simply forward of the Eagles taking the sphere for his or her first coaching camp observe of 2024, head coach Nick Sirianni and GM Howie Roseman spoke to reporters concerning the state of the roster and sure place teams, in addition to the brand new coordinators.
Right here’s what they needed to say:
On Sirianni’s relationship with Hurts
In the course of the offseason, there was plenty of hypothesis relating to the state of Nick Sirianni’s relationship with Jalen Hurts, notably so after the QB gave a lower than energetic response when requested about Sirianni’s function this season. Regardless of the noise, the top coach stated that he and the quarterback are “good.”
Sirianni stated that he doesn’t put plenty of inventory into these stories, particularly as a result of he is aware of how they work together personally and the place they stand. He additionally famous that he’s actually excited to see what Hurts goes to do that season, declaring all of the work he’s completed up to now few months because the finish of the 2023 season.
The top coach did admit that as his function adjustments, so do his relationships. When he was focusing predominantly on the offense, he spent extra time within the QB and naturally had a stronger rapport with that group. Now that he’s in that room much less, he has to make a extra concerted effort to foster these relationships, however Sirianni additionally defined that it’s allowed him to have a greater rapport with so many different place teams, too.
On offseason roster constructing
Howie Roseman stated that he doesn’t actually view the roster when it comes to every place group and which of them might lack in depth. Reasonably, he defined, they take a look at the entire 90/91-man roster and look to see how they will add expertise. To restrict their curiosity in gamers primarily based on simply the place group want, could be a disservice to the workforce in it’s entirety. They’re all the time wanting so as to add expertise, no matter place.
That being stated, Roseman and Sirianni afterward did discuss particularly concerning the secondary and linebacker teams.
As for a way the GM feels concerning the secondary after so many offseason strikes, Roseman stated “we’ll see,” however admitted that they felt that was an space they wanted to deal with, and he appears like they did that each by means of free company and the draft. Roseman took accountability for the workforce’s lack of depth within the secondary in 2023, and stated they’ll should see as camp continues how that group appears now.
Sirianni didn’t wish to single out any particular place group as a result of he’s wanting ahead to the competitors amongst all of them, however did level out the linebacker competitors as one he’s enthusiastic about. The top coach and Roseman each spoke about being excited for Nakobe Dean and nonetheless having the identical confidence in him now as that they had after they drafted him, and that doesn’t change as a consequence of his accidents.
Roseman can also be conscious that the LB group will likely be of specific curiosity to Eagles followers saying, “It’s a place that in Philadelphia we perceive comes underneath a bit bit extra of the microscope, and that’s in all probability warranted.”
On Vic Fangio and the DL
Roseman stated that among the youthful guys on the inside of the line of defense can in all probability take extra reps this 12 months, however they’ll nonetheless want guys rotating to remain contemporary. He defined that’s why conditioning is so vital and what they want is participant dependent.
Sirianni additionally talked about Vic Fangio, touting the brand new DC and his expertise, saying you don’t keep within the league for over 30 years except you’re capable of evolve and adapt primarily based on the fellows you will have within the locker room.
Roseman identified that they’ve put their younger defensive lineman in a novel place to have the ability to be taught underneath veterans for a 12 months or two, and now it’s their flip to carve out a job shifting ahead.
Different notables
Tyler Steen will take first workforce reps at proper guard throughout their first observe, however Sirianni stated that they don’t should reveal a depth chart simply but and people guys will likely be moved round for awhile.
When requested concerning the Giants being on Onerous Knocks and the Saquon Barkley drama, Roseman quipped, “We gotta thoughts our personal enterprise,” noting they’ve sufficient of their very own stuff to fret about as camp will get underway.
Sirianni admitted Cooper DeJean’s damage is a little bit of a setback, however stated the rookie will simply have to get plenty of psychological reps as he works his manner again. However, the top coach has all the boldness that DeJean will likely be prepared when it’s time to get again on the sphere.
They’re protecting their plans for the brand new kick off guidelines near the vest, however Sirianni stated he’s actually excited for particular groups coordinator Michael Clay to get the squad prepared.
