Overview
- The Eagles running back acknowledged he once "couldn't stand" Sirianni during his Giants tenure before signing with Philadelphia in 2024.
- He traced the dislike to the 2022 playoff rout of New York, recalling a TV shot of Sirianni nodding into the camera that stuck with him.
- After joining the team, Barkley praised Sirianni’s obsession with details and credited the coach’s standards for fundamentals like ball security and tackling.
- Barkley argued Sirianni is underappreciated, labeling him the NFL’s top coach over the past five years on the strength of five straight playoff trips, two Super Bowl appearances and one championship.
- Entering Week 17 at Buffalo, Barkley has 1,072 rushing yards this season as the 10-5 Eagles have clinched the NFC East and secured a postseason berth.