Cris Collinsworth Sends A Clear Message To The Struggling Philadelphia Eagles As Nick Sirianni Faces Growing Pressure
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Cris Collinsworth has called on the Philadelphia Eagles to keep their cool as the team sits at 2‑6 after six straight defeats. In a segment on the PFF NFL Show, the former NFL analyst warned that the Eagles’ biggest problem is the lack of a solid offensive and defensive line. “The worst thing that the Philadelphia Eagles can do is panic at this point,” Collinsworth said. “They’ve had a really bad luck year. I think Philadelphia will go right back to their formula, and their formula has always been offensive and defensive lines.”
The loss to the Washington Commanders highlighted the issue. A 10‑3 lead collapsed after the third quarter when Washington’s quarterback Tanner McKee fumbled and the Eagles never scored again. Philadelphia’s total yardage was 268, with only 30 points on 15 third‑down attempts. Rushing numbers were especially disappointing: Saquon Barkley carried 13 times for 30 yards and Elijah Mitchell added 34. The lack of running lanes points to a broken line, a problem exacerbated by the loss of Lane Johnson on October 6 and the trade of Cam Jurgens to the Ravens a day later. Landon Dickerson is also on injured reserve, and quarterback Jalen Hurts is dealing with blood clots in his lungs, forcing backup McKee to take a heavy hit behind a patchwork front.
Collinsworth said the Eagles should focus on the draft to rebuild. “I’m going to draft a defensive lineman. I’m going to draft probably two or three offensive linemen. I think you go back to basics,” he explained. He added that the team’s best seasons were built on having the league’s top offensive and defensive lines.
Head coach Nick Sirianni has not denied the criticism. He has said he must try a different approach and has voiced confidence in his players and coaches, though he has avoided discussing staff changes. The Eagles’ current start is the worst since 1999 and the longest losing streak since 2012, when Andy Reid was still at the helm.
