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Eagles coach Nick Sirianni faces tough calls entering bye. Is it time to shake up coaching staff?

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni is bracing for difficult discussions with management and staff as the team enters its bye week. The Eagles are currently on a seven-game losing streak, the longest for the franchise since 2012. With the NFL’s trade deadline approaching on Tuesday, there is potential for the coaching staff to be shaken up, particularly with the first-year offensive coordinator Sean Mannion.

Sirianni has expressed his willingness to discuss the situation internally, stating that his focus is on helping the team win games. However, the Eagles may need to make changes to give themselves more time to adjust before their Nov. 22 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The team's performance against the division-leading Giants, who are the only team in the division with a winning record, has been disappointing, with the Eagles struggling to generate significant yardage on offense.

Sirianni has not been pressured to fire Mannion or relieve him of play-calling duties. However, the team's resilience could depend on whether Sirianni makes any changes to the coaching staff. Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie has a history of moving on from coaches who post losing seasons. Sirianni must carefully consider whether changes are necessary or if he can save his job through other means.

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