Philadelphia, PA – April 05, 2025, 12:15 PM PDT
A viral meme making waves on X has NFL fans buzzing, spotlighting three legendary coaches and their signature play styles, with Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni taking center stage. The image, which pairs coaches with their defining strategies, has sparked debates and nostalgia, with Eagles icon Donovan McNabb chiming in to praise the trio.
The meme features Nick Sirianni, head coach of the Super Bowl LIX champion Eagles, labeled as "Creative Play-Calling." Since taking over in 2021, Sirianni has led Philly to four straight playoff appearances, two NFC titles, and a Super Bowl win in 2025, boasting a 48-20 record (.706 winning percentage). His innovative play-calling, blending a potent running game (Saquon Barkley’s 2,504 yards in 2024) with dynamic passing (Jalen Hurts’ 4,132 yards, 38 TDs), has made the Eagles a juggernaut, tying an NFL record with 18 wins in 2024.
Next is Mike Shanahan, tagged as "Run-Heavy Offense." The former Denver Broncos coach, who won back-to-back Super Bowls (XXXII, XXXIII) with Terrell Davis, pioneered the zone-blocking scheme that powered his RBs to dominance, a strategy still influential in today’s NFL.
Finally, Bill Belichick is marked as "Defensive Mastermind." The ex-Patriots coach, with six Super Bowl titles (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX, XLIX, LI, LIII), is renowned for his adaptable defenses, often stifling elite QBs like Peyton Manning with relentless pressure and strategic brilliance.
McNabb, who played for the Eagles from 1999 to 2009, shared his thoughts on X: “This meme is spot on! Nick’s creative plays keep defenses on their toes, Shanahan’s run game was unstoppable, and Belichick’s defense was a nightmare. Props to these legends!” Fans on X joined in, with one posting, “Sirianni’s play-calling is genius—Tush Push was iconic!” Another added, “Nick’s creativity won us Super Bowl LIX—love this!” The meme has fans celebrating the NFL’s tactical masterminds.
