Overview
- Speaking to reporters this week, Barkley said he "couldn't stand" Sirianni when he played for the Giants, tracing it to the Eagles’ 2022 playoff win and the coach’s on-camera celebration.
- Barkley now calls Sirianni the best coach in the NFL and "the perfect coach for Philadelphia," pointing to his standard and day-to-day approach.
- He praised Sirianni’s focus on "the little things," crediting it for the Eagles’ ball security and tackling, and said behind-the-scenes views don’t fully capture that intensity.
- Philadelphia is 10-5 entering Week 17 at Buffalo, has won two straight, and has already clinched a playoff spot and a second consecutive NFC East title.
- After signing with the Eagles in 2024, Barkley rushed for 2,005 yards, won a Super Bowl, set the single-season combined rushing and scrimmage yards record, and earned Offensive Player of the Year; this season he has 1,072 rushing yards and nine total touchdowns as Sirianni’s resume includes five straight postseasons, two Super Bowls and a 58-25 record with a 6-3 playoff mark.