Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni spoke out after the team’s 22-13 loss to the Browns, explaining his decision to rotate quarterbacks and confidence in rookie safety Andrew Mukuba.
Sirianni stated that he wanted to get both Dorian Thompson-Robinson and rookie quarterback Kyle McCord with both the second and third teams, which led to a bit of rotation. He expressed frustration with the team’s lack of complementary football, saying it wasn’t “great” despite having moments where the quarterbacks made good plays.
Sirianni also sat out quarterback Tanner McKee after two joint practices during the week, feeling that he didn’t need to see anything else from him this time around. The coach praised rookie safety Andrew Mukuba for his knack for making plays and noted the importance of guys with “a knack for the football” in finding ways to be around the ball.
WR Ainias Smith’s development was also a topic of discussion, with Sirianni noting that Smith has shown explosiveness and ability to separate from defenders. The coach highlighted Smith’s recent improvement in recovering from breaks and his ability to make plays.
The joint practices this week were mentioned as a positive note for the team, despite the offense struggling against the Browns’ defense. Finally, OLB Azeez Ojulari was praised for his performance, with Sirianni noting that he is coming on strong and making some big plays in the run game.
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