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Glenn Erby

7 takeaways from Eagles’ coach Nick Sirianni at the NFL Combine

The Eagles are in Indianapolis for the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine and before the players take the field for workouts, coaches and GM held their annual press conference.

Head coach Nick Sirianni addressed the media after GM Howie Roseman and gave some insight into the hiring of Sean Desai and the promotion of Brian Johnson to offensive coordinator.

With the coaching staff finally rounding into form, here are 10 takeaways from Sirianni’s presser.

Nick Sirianni on Sean Desai

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Nick Sirianni on Brian Johnson

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Johnson has done more than just coach up Jalen Hurts during his time with Philadelphia.

Nick Sirianni on Shane Steichen's attempt at poaching his staff

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Nick Sirainni on Eagles offense with Brian Johnson

Nick Sirianni on QB sneak potentially being banned

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NIck Sirianni on OC Candidates

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Sirianni had one outside candidate interview for the job when he met with Iowa State play caller Nate Scheelhaase.

During his time in Ames, he’s coached 2022 Biletnikoff Award finalist Xavier Hutchinson, a two-time consensus All-American running back Breece Hall, All-American running back David Montgomery, and All-Big 12 wide receiver Deshaunte Jones.

He was named to 247Sports’ “30Under30” list as one of the top rising stars in the profession in 2019.

Eaglles will play a similar style of defense

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Desai may not play his defense as passively as Jonathan Gannon did, but he’ll replicate a similar approach in the scheme.

Nick Sirianni on his Western New York roots

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