ESPN analyst unloads on Nick Sirianni over behavior toward fans
Oct 24, 2021; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni reacts in the second half against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium. The Raiders defeated the Eagles 33-22. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Damien Woody was not a fan of the way Nick Sirianni carried himself at the end of the Philadelphia Eagles’ win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.
Woody, a longtime ESPN analyst and former Pro Bowl offensive lineman, unloaded on Sirianni during Monday morning’s edition of “Get Up.” Woody called Sirianni a “clown” for chirping at Eagles fans late in Philadelphia’s 20-16 win over the Cleveland Browns.
“What’s this clown behavior, bro? This dude’s a clown, like, seriously,” Woody said. “You gonna seriously talk trash to the fans? People come out here and pay big money to come out and watch you put a product out on the field. When you don’t perform well, they have every right to boo you. And you’re gonna get all in your feelings because fans are booing you because your team stinks? Bro, come on.
“Then you’re gonna bring your kids into the postgame to kind of soften the blow from what reporters might ask you. This dude is a straight clown, bro. Like I just don’t have any respect for what this man is doing. Y’all barely beat the God-awful Cleveland Browns, and then you want to talk trash to the fans. Get outta here.”
"This dude is a straight clown, bro. I just don't have any respect for what this man is doing."@damienwoody weighs in on Nick Sirianni's postgame comments following the Eagles win vs. the Browns. pic.twitter.com/8qzyW5XM9n
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As time expired in the Eagles’ win over Cleveland, FOX cameras showed Sirianni putting his hand to his ear and gesturing toward fans that were seated behind the Philadelphia bench. You can see the video here.
As Woody mentioned, Sirianni then brought his kids with him to his postgame press conference. The coach was asked what he said to Eagles fans, and he simply repeated the same vague response.
Sirianni is known for wearing his emotions on his sleeve. He has even admitted that he needs to tone it down a bit on the sidelines. Woody has obviously had enough of the animated behavior and feels Sirianni crossed the line by going at his own team’s fans.