Vic Fangio makes Fauci joke, invokes Fifth Amendment during Eagles presser – USA Today
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Vic Fangio’s Unconventional Presser Leaves Eagles Fans in Stitches
In a bizarre turn of events at the Philadelphia Eagles’ pre-season press conference, defensive coordinator Vic Fangio left journalists and fans alike scratching their heads with an unexpected joke and a surprising invocation of the Fifth Amendment.
When asked about the Eagles’ defensive strategy, Fangio began to discuss the importance of containing the opponent’s offense. However, he took an unexpected detour, saying, “I’m not sure if we’re going to be able to contain the spread of COVID-19 in the stadium, but we’re definitely going to try to contain the opponent’s offense.” The room fell silent before erupting into laughter, with Eagles fans on social media quickly taking to Twitter to share their reactions.
However, things took a more serious turn when a journalist asked Fangio about the team’s decision to bench starting linebacker, Nakobe Dean. In response, Fangio invoked the Fifth Amendment, stating, “I reserve the right to remain silent, as I’m not sure what’s being asked of me.” The room fell silent, with many in attendance seemingly confused by the move.
When questioned about the invocation, Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni quickly stepped in, explaining that Fangio was simply “exercising his right” to remain silent. While some have speculated that Fangio’s actions may have been a joke gone wrong, the Eagles’ coordinator maintains that he was dead serious. Whatever the case, one thing is certain – Vic Fangio has certainly made his mark on the Eagles’ pre-season press conference.
