Former Eagles star Chris Long suggests Nick Sirianni is 'under a microscope' due to in-game decisions

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The Philadelphia Eagles and head coach Nick Sirianni entered the 2024 season under considerable pressure. Philly has managed to win two of its first three games this year, but the close call against the New Orleans Saints this past Sunday and the late game collapse in Week 2 have failed to silence some of Sirianni's critics.

Former Eagles defensive lineman Chris Long is one of those critics who has expressed doubt about Sirianni's decision-making process during critical portions of an NFL game.

During a recent appearance on the Scoop City podcast, Long referenced Sirianni's previous choices in fourth down situations during recent games against the Falcons and Saints.

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Sep 6, 2024; Sao Paulo, BRA; Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni during the first half against the Green Bay Packers at Neo Quimica Arena. (Kirby Lee-Imagn Images)

"My point is we are all of a sudden above taking three points in games that are going to be defensive battles," Long said. 

"They're going to be about possessions and I just thought in those situations it was a better time early in the Atlanta game and early in the New Orleans game to take points."

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Long added that while he does have an appreciation for Sirianni, he questions whether the head coach always has a good grasp of the "flow of the game."

"I like Nick. I think Nick has done a good job. No, really I do. Right now, he's kinda under a microscope because of the decisions he's making. He's not even calling the game. So that's my thing. You