Rumor: Alleged Intense Locker Room Feud Cited as Cause for Eagles’ Late-Season Collapse

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Rumor: Alleged Intense Locker Room Feud Cited as Cause for Eagles’ Late-Season Collapse

January 2, 2024

 

• Philadelphia Eagles’ late-season collapse linked to internal dispute and tension within the locker room.
• Star wide receiver A.J. Brown believed to be at the center of the conflict, with his negative body language impacting the team.
• Brown refused to speak to the media after recent losses, expressing frustration but clarifying it wasn’t directed at reporters. His previous argument with quarterback Jalen Hurts also raised concerns.

The Philadelphia Eagles’ late-season collapse is being attributed to a growing dispute within the locker room. Despite starting the campaign with a strong 10-1 record, the reigning NFC champions now stand at 11-5 with just one game remaining, following a humiliating loss to the Arizona Cardinals in Week 17. According to an article by Marcus Hayes in the Philadelphia Inquirer, tension has arisen between head coach Nick Sirianni and certain players on the team, causing division within the group. Notably, star wide receiver A.J. Brown is believed to be at the center of the conflict, as his demonstrative behavior has been a cause for concern among his teammates. "When a leader like him exhibits negative body language, it affects others and leaves a negative impact,” expressed a veteran player from the team.

The wide receiver refused to speak to the media after the loss to Arizona on Sunday, which was the second time he has done so in as many weeks. He made it clear that he had nothing to say, stating, "I’m not about to talk. It ain’t nothing to say.” However, he did clarify that his frustration was not directed towards reporters, saying, "It ain’t directed toward y’all.” Earlier in the season, Brown was seen arguing with his fellow quarterback and close friend, Jalen Hurts, but he then went on an impressive streak of success. Unfortunately, things have now taken a downturn.

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[UK_EaglesFan89]

I think AJ has every right to be angry and frustrated. I think he has a right to be angry at the coaches. And if he doesn’t think the team is going in the right direction under these coaches then that’s also fair.

But he’s hurting the team by not talking to the media. Deal with your issues behind closed doors and put on a brave face to the media. Lie if you have to.

This ends one way and one way only. AJ is not going to be here next year. And whilst some will say that’s good because he’s causing issues I don’t think that’s good. He’s a top 5 WR and whilst he’s not handling this the right way his concerns and frustrations are fair.

[Eagleblood52]

He needs to take lynch’s approach…”im just here so i dont get fined”

Aj isnt the problem…and..he aint goin anywhere. Him and hurts are like brothers…they might bicker a bit but overall they’ll be good.

the issue is the players see the offense as we do..its pathetic and its not working…a square peg into a round hole…the definition of insanity..doing the same thing over and over again expecting different results…

bj needs to go…bring in a caliber nfl oc and then we’ll see..

 

[birdman#12]

There is plenty of frustration and dissension, it's just that Brown isn't afraid to show it.  When your offensive players are frustrated, angry, and arguing, then the HC is not listening and basically telling them to STFU and do what they're told.

That's why they're 1-5 in their last 6 games, that's why they've lost to terrible teams like the cards and giants, that's why they lost the #1 seed and the division.  And that's why they'll be one and done in the playoffs.

Probably will hear of trade requests in the offseason too.....

[Breeze 44]

Problems like this arise when you make too many personel moves to appease one player...AJ is here partly because of his friendship with Hurts... our OC was promoted to that for same reason. Drafted TE because his familarity with Hurts despite his long concussion history.Not saying this is Hurts faultbut more management...other players become mindful of 

the favored son despite a short track record...it happens, not just in locker rooms but everyday life..everyday jobs