Howie Roseman doesn’t usually say much unless he has something to say. And on Thursday, during the Eagles’ end-of-season press conference, he made it clear he had something to get off his chest - specifically, about his head coach.
The moment came after Nick Sirianni was asked whether the Eagles' next offensive coordinator would be allowed to bring in his own staff. Before Sirianni could fully answer, Roseman jumped in. And while it wasn't a long monologue, it was deliberate, pointed, and full of praise for a coach who's been under a microscope lately.
“I’ve got a lot of things I’d like to say about Coach and the job he’s done here,” Roseman said. “I’m incredibly proud of him.”
That wasn’t just a passing comment. It was a clear message from the top of the organization: despite the noise surrounding Sirianni, the Eagles believe in their head coach - and they want everyone to know it.
Roseman went on to highlight what he sees as Sirianni’s biggest strengths - and they’re not the kind that show up on a play sheet. He talked about Sirianni’s willingness to adapt, his openness to giving assistants the freedom to implement their own ideas, and most importantly, his focus on doing whatever it takes to win.
“He’s elite at being a head coach,” Roseman said. “Elite at building connections with our team, elite about talking fundamentals, game management, situational awareness, bringing the team together, holding people accountable.”
That’s not the kind of endorsement you throw out casually. Especially not when the team is in the middle of searching for its fifth offensive coordinator in six years under Sirianni. That kind of turnover naturally raises questions - not just about the coordinators, but about the structure and stability of the coaching staff as a whole.
And that brings us back to the question that’s been quietly following Sirianni since 2024: What exactly does he do?
It’s a fair question - and one that’s not always easy to answer. Sirianni doesn’t call plays.
He’s not known as a schematic innovator. He’s not the face of the offense or the defense.
In a league where many of the top head coaches are either play-calling wizards or defensive masterminds, Sirianni operates more like a CEO. That style can be harder to measure - and easier to criticize when things go sideways.
But here’s the thing: the results are hard to argue with. Under Sirianni, the Eagles have won nearly 70% of their games.
They’ve made the playoffs every year he’s been in charge. They’ve been to two Super Bowls.
They’ve won one. That’s not a fluke.
That’s sustained success - even if it doesn’t come with a headset and a laminated play sheet.
Still, the revolving door at offensive coordinator has become a storyline. The Eagles have found themselves stuck in a cycle: when the offense clicks, the OC gets hired away.
When it doesn’t, he’s shown the door. Either way, the result is the same - another new face running the offense, another offseason of transition.
And that’s where the questions about Sirianni’s role come back into focus. If he’s not calling plays, and if both the offense and defense are run by their respective coordinators, then what exactly is his job?
It’s the same question he was asked two years ago, when the Eagles announced that the new offensive coordinator - who turned out to be Kellen Moore - would have full control of the offense. Back then, Sirianni had a simple response: “The head coach of the football team.”
Two years later, that answer hasn’t changed. But this time, Roseman stepped in to back it up - and to remind everyone that there’s more to coaching than X’s and O’s.
In Roseman’s eyes, the Eagles already have a rare asset: a head coach who can lead, connect, and hold a locker room together. And in a league where leadership is just as important as play design, that might be the most valuable skill set of all.
So yes, the Eagles are once again looking for a new offensive coordinator. And yes, the questions about Sirianni’s role will keep coming. But if you’re listening to Howie Roseman, the answer is already clear: the Eagles believe in their head coach - not just for what he does, but for who he is.