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“Everybody Needs To Get Off Nick’s Back”: Michael Vick Stands Up for Eagles HC Against Criticism & Requests Fans To Be Patient

The Eagles are 2-3 through five weeks, having lost three straight games, including a 27-7 Monday night defeat to Chicago and a 19-17 loss to Jacksonville last Sunday. As criticism of head coach Nick Sirianni grows, former Eagles quarterback Michael…

By Ishani Jayara · Essentially Sports

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 1:02 AM

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Michael Vick defended Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni, urging fans to remain patient amid growing criticism.
The Philadelphia Eagles fell to a 2-3 record after suffering a 19-17 defeat against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Nick Sirianni took full blame for the late-game decision that allowed Jacksonville to kick the game-winning field goal.

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Former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick has defended head coach Nick Sirianni amid mounting criticism following the team's 2-3 start to the season. The Eagles dropped their third straight game after a 19-17 loss to Jacksonville, where a late kickoff decision allowed Cam Little to hit a game-winning 57-yard field goal. Vick urged supporters to remain patient with the partnership between Sirianni and quarterback Jalen Hurts.

Sirianni accepted full responsibility for the loss, admitting he made the wrong call on the final kickoff. The defeat was compounded by a hamstring injury to running back Saquon Barkley, which left the offense struggling to generate momentum on the ground. Former Eagles running back LeSean McCoy also defended Sirianni on his show, arguing the offense's poor execution was more to blame than coaching.

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