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Glenn Erby

Eagles: 11 takeaways from Howie Roseman, Nick Sirianni’s end-of-season press conference

The Eagles held their annual season-ending press conferences and unlike the 2021 version, we’ll head into the offseason definitely certain about the quarterback, head coach, and potential for sustained success.

Jonathan Gannon and Shane Steichen landed jobs, and there are 18 pending free agents, but other than that, Philadelphia will enter the 2023 offseason with front-office continuity, draft assets, and a clear plan for improving around Jalen Hurts.

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Here are 11 takeaways and notes from the presser.

1
Hurts is the guy

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2
Staff continuity

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For the first time in his career, Jalen Hurts had the same offensive staff and this time last year, Nick Sirianni was harping on the continuity with the Eagles staff.

That is no more after Shane Steichen (Colts) and Jonathan Gannon (Cardinals) both landed head coaching jobs that’ll combust this once-efficient staff.

3
Sirianni on losing Steichen and Gannon

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Sirianni had previously talked about having a plan of action if his assistant coaches were raided by other franchises.

The Eagles’ head coach talked about talent development and giving his coaches added responsibility in order to help those players evolve.

The obvious plan of action would be to promote Brian Johnson to offensive coordinator and potential Dennard Wilson as defensive coordinator, but Sirianni said he’d focus on external candidates as well.

4
Roseman and Sirianni on field conditions at State Farm Stadium

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Much has been made about the shoddy conditions of the $800K grass used for Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium.

Eagles left tackle Jordan Mailata compared the scenario to playing on a water park.

Philadelphia’s two top guys avoided making excuses about the playing field.

5
Sirianni on the punt

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Kadarius Toney had one of the longest punt returns in Super Bowl history, completely turning the tide in the second half and the Eagles head coach admitted that punter Arryn Siposs blew the play with a nonefficient punt.

6
Will Sirianni call plays?

It is Sirianni’s offense and philosophy, but the Eagles’ head coach confirmed that the next offensive coordinator will indeed continue to call the offensive plays.

Sirianni ceded play-calling responsibilities to Steichen at the midway point of the 2021 season and the Birds have flourished ever since, firmly establishing an offensive identity.

7
Could Eagles switch defensive schemes?

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The assumption was that Philadelphia would continue with the Jonathan Gannon, Vic Fangio-based defensive scheme, but the head coach says he’s open to change.

The Eagles reportedly want to interview Vance Joseph, and other versatile names could surface.

8
Howie Roseman on Jalen Hurts' contract

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Roseman certainly isn’t going to talk numbers, but we’ve come a long way from the days when Hurts’ future was uncertain.

When asked about the looming contract extension for All-Pro quarterback Jalen Hurts, the Eagles GM made it clear that the quarterback is wanted.

What that means for compensation remains to be seen.

9
Michael Clay will return

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It’s unknown if losing two coordinators factored into this decision, but Sirianni said the Eagles’ special teams improved during the year and coordinator Michael Clay will return.

10
Nick Sirianni on defensive collapse in 2nd half

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The Eagles’ head coach addressed the second-half collapse by the defense.

11
Howie Roseman is scarred

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The Eagles GM has been to two Super Bowls in the last five years and he’s looking for more.

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