The big day has arrived and the NFL season will come to a thrilling conclusion at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. When it comes to Super Bowl LIX, the Philadelphia Eagles are the team with the most pressure. If the Kansas City Chiefs fall short, they will miss out on an unprecedented three-peat, but with Patrick Mahomes at the helm and at his prime, their Super Bowl window remains wide open. The Eagles, on the other hand, risk suffering their second Super Bowl loss to the Chiefs in three years – a nightmare scenario for the Eagles organization and fans. Head coach Nick Sirianni, who led the Eagles to two Super Bowls in his first four seasons, is also under scrutiny. With his contract up after the 2025 season, another loss could put his long-term future with the team in doubt. Given how aggressive general manager Howie Roseman and the Eagles organization are, a second loss could make Sirianni’s position anything but secure.
Sirianni Big Bonus for Winning the Super Bowl
However, if the Eagles come out on top, Sirianni will be in line for a significant contract extension. A win would serve as his ultimate validation and give him the leverage he needs in negotiations. Sirianni, currently one of the lowest paid head coaches in the league at $7 million per year, could see a massive raise, especially considering that rookie head coaches this offseason have landed deals between $10 million and $13 million per year. If Philadelphia wins, it would be hard to justify paying him less than what teams are offering unproven coaches. Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie has been full of praise for Sirianni, calling him “an incredible leader” and stating that his future is bright. While Lurie remains tight-lipped about contract discussions, the Eagles would likely want to avoid a situation like Dallas, where head coach Mike McCarthy’s expiring contract became a distraction during a disappointing season.
Sirianni’s track record speaks for itself. Since taking over in 2021, he has led the Eagles to a 53-23 record, including the playoffs, and never finished a season below .500. He has led the team to two Super Bowls despite changes in offensive and defensive coordinators, a testament to his adaptability. His 48 regular season wins in his first four years rank second all-time behind only George Seifert, who had the benefit of coaching legends like Joe Montana and Jerry Rice. In addition, Sirianni has the highest winning percentage among active coaches and has kept the Eagles consistently competitive in an era of constant roster turnover.
From a roster standpoint, there’s every reason to believe Sirianni can keep Philadelphia in contention for years to come. The Eagles entered the season as one of the youngest teams in the NFL, ranking sixth in average age. With an offense built around Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley, A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith, the team is poised to remain a powerhouse for at least the next two seasons. Given his success and the talent at his disposal, it would be a mistake for Philadelphia to let Sirianni’s contract situation linger. If the Eagles win, he will not only solidify his place among the league’s top coaches, but he will also secure the payday he deserves.
Underdogs in Recents Super Bowls
This will be the ninth Super Bowl rematch in history and the second time for both franchise as the Chiefs have defeated the 49ers twice in the Super Bowl, including last season. While the Eagles won their first championship against the Patriots in 2017 after losing to them in 2004. Both franchises have been the most successful in the league over the past three seasons – Kansas City with 52 wins and Philadelphia with 49 – but the key difference is that the Chiefs have capitalized on their success, winning Super Bowls in that span. At the moment Eagles remain underdogs (+1), and in the last 10 Super Bowls, underdogs have won outright and covered the spread six times. Furthermore, underdogs have won 10 of the last 15 Super Bowls.
