Defending Sirianni's Record: 'How Does He Suck? He's Won 70% of His Games'
While the rest of Philadelphia piles on Nick Sirianni, Zander Krause asks the question nobody wants to answer: if he's 50-18 with a Super Bowl appearance, what exactly are you expecting?
Defending Sirianni's Record: 'How Does He Suck? He's Won 70% of His Games'
In a passionate exchange with the analysis on The National Football Show, the host delivered the most forceful defense of Nick Sirianni heard this offseason — not by denying the coach's flaws, but by demanding critics reconcile their complaints with results.
The Numbers Don't Compute
"Nick has been dealt a hand, and Nick figured out how to take his hand and get a royal flush with a 70% win percentage," Krause said. "Everybody says he sucks. How does he suck? He's won 70% of his games."
It's a question that cuts through the noise of the OC search discourse. Sirianni is 50-18 as Eagles head coach with two Super Bowl appearances, five playoff berths, and a franchise that has been among the NFL's most consistent winners during his tenure.
The Chip Kelly Parallels
McMullen drew a comparison to the end of the Chip Kelly era, when Jeffrey Lurie gave Kelly personnel control "to see what he had." Now, the Eagles are branding this as Nick's hire — potentially setting up the same dynamic.
Krause pushed back: "Even if he doesn't get it right, I'm not gonna put it all on Nick." But both hosts acknowledged the reality: if the offense fails with Mannion, Sirianni is next in line to be scapegoated, regardless of his win-loss record.
What Do People Actually Want?
"What do people want from Nick?" Krause asked. "Everybody says he sucks. How does he suck?" It's a question that may not have a satisfying answer — but it's the one that matters most heading into 2026.
Watch the full debate on YouTube
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