Ex-NFL Star Ranks Top Eagles Coaches Since Andy Reid Era

Philadelphia Eagles veteran Brandon Graham, who has played under four head coaches since joining the team in 2010, recently ranked Andy Reid as his top coach. Graham stated he started his career with Reid and credits him for teaching professionalism and how to handle mistakes constructively, emphasizing Reid's ability to move on after correcting a player.

Graham expressed difficulty choosing between Doug Pederson and Nick Sirianni for the second spot, ultimately placing Pederson slightly higher. He described both coaches as "cool." Graham highlighted experiencing his first NFC Championship run and Super Bowl victory (LII) under Pederson, notably recalling his famous forced fumble on Tom Brady in that game. Despite criticism Sirianni has faced, Graham remains fond of him, noting Sirianni led the team to multiple Super Bowls and was his final head coach.

Chip Kelly ranked last on Graham's list. While Graham clarified he personally had "no beef" with Kelly, he expressed concerns about how Kelly treated other players, stating it was "messed up" to witness and suggesting he might have been treated similarly if he weren't an established player. The summary notes Kelly's subsequent struggles as an NFL head coach after leaving the Eagles, including a brief tenure with the San Francisco 49ers ending after a 2-14 season, before returning to college football and eventually securing a role as the Las Vegas Raiders' offensive coordinator for 2025.