In the ever-changing landscape of the NFL coaching carousel, only a few remain standing from the class of 2021. Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions and Nick Sirianni of the Philadelphia Eagles have managed to hold on to their jobs amidst the chaos.
The latest casualty in this brutal business was Robert Saleh, who was unceremoniously fired by the New York Jets after a disappointing loss to the Minnesota Vikings in London. Saleh became the fifth coach from the ’21 class to receive the dreaded pink slip, leaving Detroit and Philadelphia as the last men standing.
While Campbell’s Lions have surprisingly emerged as a powerhouse in the NFC, Sirianni finds himself in a precarious position in Philadelphia. Despite leading the Eagles to a Super Bowl appearance less than two years ago, Sirianni’s team is now struggling to find its footing.
With Saleh’s firing fresh on everyone’s minds, the question arises: does Sirianni fear for his own coaching future? When asked about Saleh’s dismissal, Sirianni remained focused on the task at hand. “No,” he told reporters. “I obviously wish him nothing but the best. I had a good working relationship with Coach Saleh, being able to practice against those guys. I’ve got a lot of respect for him. I think he’s a really good football coach, but my mind is set on only how we get better.”
Despite Sirianni’s composed demeanor, it’s clear that the pressure is mounting in Philadelphia. The Eagles are sitting at a mediocre 2–2 record coming out of their bye week, far from the strong start they had hoped for after a dismal 1–6 finish last season.
As the season progresses, all eyes will be on Sirianni to see if he can turn things around and keep his job secure. The NFL coaching carousel spins relentlessly, and only the strongest survive. Will Sirianni prove to be one of them, or will he become the next casualty in this unforgiving industry? Only time will tell.
