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Eagles’ Nick Sirianni blasts ‘lazy’ critics of A.J. Brown’s book-reading

Eagles coach Nick Sirianni is “totally” encouraging star receiver AJ Brown to be mentally active during games.

Two days after Brown made headlines for reading Jim Muffy's “Inner Excellence” on the bench during Philadelphia's 22-10 home win over the Packers in the wild-card game, Sirianni said this on Tuesday's 94.1 WIP. He addressed the viral moment and refuted the receiver's speculation. Actions resulting from agitation.

“We don't do any research and jump to the conclusion, 'Oh, he must be unhappy.' That's lazy to me.” Sirianni had one catch for 10 yards in Sunday's win. This is what he said about Brown: According to the audacity.

Eagles coach Nick Sirianni talked about AJ Brown's viral moment on the sideline when he was seen reading a book during Philadelphia's wild-card playoff win. USA TODAY Sports (via Reuters Con)
The Eagles' star receiver read “Inner Excellence” during his team's 22-10 win over the Packers. Fox/X

“Before you criticize this man, everyone needs to understand why he would do that, because the man AJ Brown is a great, great, great person. AJ Brown The guy is the best receiver – and I can say that without hesitation – the best receiver this city has ever seen.”

Fox commentators Kevin Burkhardt and Tom Brady mentioned Brown's sideline activities on the air.

“So, AJ Brown, while we're thinking about it, he's a little frustrated. Obviously he hasn't seen the ball much today. He's going to read a little bit of text here,” Burkhardt said. Said.

brown, 27, It is detailed in the book With reporters after the game.

AJ Brown, 11, lines up for a game against the Packers on January 12, 2025. Icon Sports Wire (via Getty Images)

“It gives me peace,” he said. “This is a book that I take with me every game. My teammates call it the recipe. This is the first time I've heard you guys appear on camera. It's not my first game. Many points. I was able to get this, and the mental aspect was also big.”

Sirani added on Tuesday, with the Eagles two games away from a Super Bowl appearance. ”

AJ Brown and Nick Sirani in December 2024. Getty Images

Murphy's Inner Excellence has since become a #1 bestseller on Amazon.

“It was a great night.” Murphy told Sports Illustrated. Skyrocketing Sunday. “I'm sitting here alone in a hotel and I'm thinking, 'What is all this message?' And I saw what happened and thought, “Oh my god, this is crazy.” It's really beautiful. ”

Brown, currently in his third season with the Eagles, has 67 receptions for 1,079 yards and seven touchdowns this year.

The Eagles will host the Rams in the divisional round on Sunday.

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