Why Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni will allow Miles Sanders to shine this season

Josh Lynch 

 

July 20, 2021 5:20 am ET

 

If anyone is worried about Miles Sanders getting enough touches this 2021 season — think again.

Sanders is a promising running back that has seen his usage rate underutilized over his first two seasons in the NFL, but a new head guy that emphasizes pounding the ball could be the blessing in disguise for the former Penn State star.

New Eagles coach Nick Sirianni allowed an Indianapolis running back 20+ touches 7 times in 2020, and during his tenure there as an offensive coordinator, he revitalized a running back group featuring Marlon Mack, Nyheim Hynes, and Jordan Wilkins.

Those facts make up the ingredients for Sirianni to ensure he utilizes Philadelphia’s most prized possession in Sanders, whether in the backfield or as a pass-catcher.

During his second season, Sanders again finished below 1,000-yards — mainly due to the fact he missed a couple of weeks with injuries. However, when healthy over the past two seasons, the Eagles running back averaged 4.8 yards per carry,  scored 12 touchdowns, and logged 78 receptions for 706 yards.

Over his career in games where Miles Sanders received 20+ touches he’s earned over 100+ yards in those contests.

2021 should be Sanders’s breakout campaign, although we’ll just have to wait and see how the running back and Sirianni will formulate their chemistry on the field following a complete overhaul that shipped out former coach Doug Pederson and QB Carson Wentz.

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awesome. i just hope he can stay on the field.

44 minutes ago, Alpha_TATEr said:

awesome. i just hope he can stay on the field.

and catch the ball again.

19 minutes ago, Cochis_Calhoun said:

and catch the ball again.

true statement. 

I mean... He's got competition though. We all like the Gainwell addition. And if Johnson can rediscover some form then he's going to get snaps out there. 

On 7/22/2021 at 1:26 PM, UK_EaglesFan89 said:

I mean... He's got competition though. We all like the Gainwell addition. And if Johnson can rediscover some form then he's going to get snaps out there. 

Loved the Gainwell pick.  I believe he is going to turn into a very good player for us.  Maybe he won’t be quite the runner Sanders is but will offer more in the passing game.