Eagles coach Nick Sirianni is considering resting star running back Miles Sanders for the final game of the regular season against the Giants. This decision would prevent Sanders from breaking Eric Dickerson's all-time rushing record. Sirianni expressed the difficult decision-making process, considering both the team's historical achievement and player health.
Tim McManus covers the Philadelphia Eagles for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2016 after covering the Eagles for Philadelphia Magazine's Birds 24/7, a site he helped create, since 2010. You can follow him on Twitter @Tim_McManus.With Philadelphia's postseason seeding secured, Sirianni suggested Barkley will be one of the starters who will rest as the Eagles gear up for the playoffs.
If so, Barkley will end the regular season 101 yards shy of breaking Eric Dickerson's NFL record of 2,105 yards, set in 1984. 'Obviously it's a very special record that's been standing for a very long time by a great player. It's a team record that everybody's involved in. You weigh all those things. But at the end of the day, you just try to do what's best for the team.'Whether he should have the opportunity to go for the rushing title was a hot point of debate in Philadelphia and beyond this week. The Eagles (13-3) have clinched the NFC East division title and are locked into the NFC's No. 2 seed, making the Giants game irrelevant from a playoff positioning perspective. With a Week 5 bye, Philadelphia has played 12 straight games, which factored into the decision to sit some core players. 'Obviously it's a very special record that's been standing for a very long time by a great player. It's a team record that everybody's involved in. You weigh all those things,' Sirianni said.'But at the end of the day, you just try to do what's best for the team. When the bye was, how guys are feeling, the bumps and bruises we can take care of. We've put ourselves in a position to be in this situation ... It wasn't the easiest decision to go through, but we have great people in this building and had a lot of input from a lot of people, players included.'Sirianni said he spoke with Barkley. He did not reveal the content of those discussions but noted this team has'selfless guys that want to do what's best for the football team.''It's an opportunity to make history,' Mailata sai
NFL Eagles Miles Sanders Playoffs Record Coach Decision
Norge Siste Nytt, Norge Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også lese nyheter som ligner på denne som vi har samlet inn fra andre nyhetskilder.
Eagles Coach Sirianni Addresses Heated Sideline Exchange with Jalen CarterPhiladelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni explained a heated sideline exchange caught on camera during Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The exchange involved Sirianni, defensive tackle Jalen Carter, defensive line coach Clint Hurtt, and chief of security Dom DiSandro after Carter was flagged for unnecessary roughness.
Les mer »
Eagles Coach Sirianni on Maintaining Accountability During SuccessPhiladelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni discusses how he maintains accountability within his team during periods of sustained success.
Les mer »
Nick Sirianni's Finest Hour: Eagles Coach Leads Depleted Team to NFC East TitleDespite missing quarterback Jalen Hurts, Eagles coach Nick Sirianni led his team to a decisive victory over the Cowboys, clinching the NFC East title. Sirianni's leadership and the team's resilience in the face of adversity were highlighted in this remarkable victory.
Les mer »
Eagles Coach Sirianni Faces Dilemma: Barkley's Record Run or Player Safety?Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni must decide whether to allow Saquon Barkley to pursue the NFL's single-season rushing record or prioritize his health and rest him for the playoffs.
Les mer »
Eagles Coach Sirianni Weighs Barkley's Record Bid Against Playoff HealthPhiladelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni faces a dilemma: will he allow Saquon Barkley to attempt a rushing record or rest him for the playoffs. The Eagles are likely to rest starters, including Jalen Hurts, in their final game against the Giants, but Barkley still has a chance to break the record. Sirianni must balance Barkley's personal achievement with the team's Super Bowl aspirations.
Les mer »
Eagles Coach Sirianni to Decide on Barkley's Playing Status for Record AttemptEagles coach Nick Sirianni faces a decision about whether to allow Saquon Barkley to play in Sunday's game against the Giants, where he has a chance to break the NFL's single-season rushing record.
Les mer »