The Eagles had another observe left in minicamp earlier than dispersing for the summer season. Earlier than heading into the true break within the offseason, head coach Nick Sirianni spoke to reporters and defined how they deal with work masses throughout OTAs and what his message is to the younger guys earlier than coaching camp.
He additionally talked about one of many issues he’s studied this offseason is sustained success, and the way greatest to construct on what they did final season.
Right here’s what the pinnacle coach needed to say:
On their method to Saquon’s offseason coaching
Sirianni was requested how they wished to deal with work masses, particularly with Saquon Barkley, through the offseason program. The top coach defined that they take a look at that with every participant individually, and make a plan for the way to spend their time.
“We obtained plenty of good work in. Saquon [Barkley] obtained plenty of good work in. And, I’m happy with how the offseason program has went.”
He later famous that Barkley got here into this offseason the identical approach he did final yr, even after such a heavy load through the season. Sirianni credited Barkley, and the remainder of this Eagles staff, for coming in humble and hungry even after simply profitable a Tremendous Bowl.
Sirianni was requested about Barkley’s current feedback that he would most likely find yourself retiring unexpectedly in some unspecified time in the future, much like Barry Sanders. The top coach mentioned that anyone might do this at any time, however he is aware of the RB has plenty of soccer left in him earlier than he decides to stroll away from the sport.
“So long as I’m the pinnacle coach right here, I’d all the time need Saquon Barkley on this soccer staff. Clearly, he means loads to this soccer staff, as a participant and as a teammate.”
On offseason expectations
Final yr he informed rookies to be in nice form after they return for coaching camp, and that’s his message to the staff this yr, as effectively.
“You’ll be able to’t play with nice element, and you’ll’t play with nice physicality. You’ll be able to’t play with relentless effort, if you happen to’re not in nice form.”
Everybody can have a conditioning take a look at after they get again for coaching camp, and they are going to be anticipated to fulfill their purpose weight and different metrics they’ve been given. Sirianni defined that accidents occur and particulars begin to slip when gamers aren’t in nice form, in order that’s one thing they prioritize.
On Nolan Smith
“Yeah, he’s all the time prepared. I really like Nolan Smith. He’s a troublesome dude.”
Sirianni went on to say that they’ve nice folks within the constructing to assist look out for the gamers and their well being. So, when a participant is medically cleared, the coaches don’t need to overthink it, however the medical employees will let the coaches know if there must be any kind of rep rely main as much as absolutely cleared.
The top coach defined that the way in which to get higher at soccer is by working towards soccer, to allow them to’t restrict guys or fear about over-using them. He acknowledged that there’s a level within the season the place that’s one thing they’ve to think about, but when a participant is medically cleared, they should be getting reps and placing in work on the observe area.
Different notables
He wouldn’t decide to Tyler Steen enjoying proper guard, and mentioned that they’re not ready the place they need to make any closing selections simply but. There’s nonetheless plenty of soccer to observe and plenty of soccer to play earlier than they need to decide to something, and OL analysis means extra as soon as they put the pads on.
As guys proceed to work by accidents, Sirianni received’t put a timeline on anybody, however these guys, together with rookie Jihaad Campbell, are getting as many psychological reps as doable till they’re capable of get again on the sphere. He additionally wouldn’t say the place they most like Campbell on the sphere, and mentioned that stuff will come as soon as he’s truly getting reps.
Sirianni gave new OC Kevin Patullo credit score for a way he’s speaking with the offense and different coaches, and the way he’s stepped up into his new position. He famous that Patullo’s current relationships with gamers assist too, as a result of he is aware of the way to get their consideration and work with them.
The top coach was requested concerning the tush push ban failing and he mentioned that they’re excited to increase how they make the most of the play, and can keep able to adapt if it’s one thing that adjustments sooner or later. He didn’t need to give that entire scenario an excessive amount of power.
