‘Silly’: Philadelphia Eagles’ Nick Sirianni Calls Out Criticisms of Coach Brian Johnson
The Philadelphia Eagles are fifth in points per game this season but still, offensive coordinator Brian Johnson has come under a lot of criticism, and head coach Nick Sirianni isn't having it.
"He's a great communicator, him and Jalen have a great relationship," Sirianni said. "Jalen's played really good football because Jalen is a really good football player and he's continued to develop but also cause Brian Johnson's helped him. And now it's just in a different stage, a different role...I just think that the criticism on Brian Johnson, I think that's silly. I think it's a very silly take on him if there is any criticism on him because I think he's doing a phenomenal job, I think our offense is doing a good job."
Many Eagles fans have criticized Johnson's play calling, specifically his situational play calling such as in the red zone or on third down.
Brian Johnson served as the Philadelphia Eagles' quarterbacks coach for two seasons before being promoted to offensive coordinator.
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Johnson is in his first year as an NFL offensive coordinator after spending the previous two seasons as Philadelphia's quarterbacks coach. He was promoted after former offensive coordinator Shane Steichen left the Eagles to take a head coaching job with the Indianapolis Colts.
Philadelphia ranks ninth in yards per game with 362.9 and fifth in points per game with 27.3 this season. The 36-year-old coach is close with Eagles' star quarterback Jalen Hurts, who is having another MVP-level season.
Hurts has thrown for 2,497 yards and 15 touchdowns while completing a career-high 68.5 percent of his passes. At the same time, the dual-threat quarterback has run for 345 yards and nine touchdowns through 10 games.
Philadelphia will be hosting the Buffalo Bills on Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET and it will be looking to move to 10-1 for the second-straight season.
