Is Nick Sirianni getting too much hate? Michael Vick asks the Philadelphia Eagles fans to give their head coach more time

The Philadelphia Eagles have lost three straight games, and head coach Nick Sirianni is facing growing criticism. Their latest defeat, a 19-17 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on October 11, 2026, left fans frustrated after Philadelphia gave up a late lead. However, former Eagles quarterback Michael Vick has a different view. He believes the team still has the right coach and quarterback combination, and he wants fans to stop turning on Sirianni so quickly.Vick spoke up as the Eagles entered Week 6 with a 2-3 record. Philadelphia has struggled to finish games, and its offense has failed to find the end zone after halftime since Week 2. Still, Vick believes the team needs patience rather than more pressure on its head coach. Michael Vick backs Nick Sirianni as Eagles fans question his futureVick did not hold back while defending Sirianni. In comments shared by BG Unblocked on X, the former Eagles quarterback urged fans to give the coach more time to get things right.“It’s just a couple more years, year to, it’ll start a trend back in the right direction,” Vick said. “And then they got the right coach too, man. Everybody need to get off Nick’s back, man.”He continued by defending the partnership between Sirianni and quarterback Jalen Hurts. Vick said, “I’m just saying, man, you got a good leader and a great coach and you got that tandem of head coach and quarterback. Leave it alone.”Vick also made it clear that he was not trying to disrespect Philadelphia fans. Instead, he wanted them to give the current leadership a chance to work through the rough patch.“I love, I ain’t gonna disrespect our Eagles fans, but I’m always telling the truth because they real. But let this combination ride out, baby. Don’t get too impatient right now,” he added.His defense comes after another painful finish for Philadelphia. The Eagles led Jacksonville 17-16 after Jake Elliott kicked a 48-yard field goal with eight seconds left on October 11. Yet Philadelphia chose to kick off rather than aim for a touchback. Ameer Abdullah returned the ball, giving Jacksonville an opportunity to respond. Cam Little then made a 57-yard field goal to seal the 19-17 win.Sirianni accepted responsibility for the decision after the game. “I didn’t make the right decision, and it cost us the game,” he said. “There’s no other way around it.”Why the Eagles need more than Nick Sirianni’s apologyAlthough Sirianni took the blame, Philadelphia's problems go beyond one late-game call. The offense struggled throughout the afternoon, and Saquon Barkley left with a hamstring injury that the team considered week-to-week. Dameon Pierce managed just 14 rushing yards on 11 carries.Hurts also had a difficult outing. He completed 21 of 40 passes for 220 yards and one touchdown as Jacksonville repeatedly pressured him. The Eagles managed a late drive to set up Elliott’s field goal, but their defense and special teams could not protect the lead.The loss also marked Philadelphia’s second straight game in which it surrendered a fourth-quarter advantage, following its defeat to the Los Angeles Rams. According to ESPN analytics cited in the original report, the Eagles had more than a 98% chance of winning each game at one point.Former Eagles running back LeSean McCoy also pointed to the offense when discussing the team’s struggles. Speaking on his Speakeasy show with Emmanuel Acho, McCoy said, “First of all, I’m gonna blame the offense first, right? We can look at Nick Sirianni and blame this and blame that, but the truth is the offense did not play well. The defense played great!”Philadelphia now faces the Carolina Panthers before a meeting with the Dallas Cowboys. Vick wants fans to stay patient, but the Eagles must improve quickly. Sirianni has admitted his mistake. The next step is turning that accountability into better performances on the field.Stay updated with the latest Asian Games 2026 news, check the Asian Games medal tally and complete Asian Games schedule.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.