Eagles News: Nick Sirianni, Brandon Graham get snubbed for season awards

The 2022 AP Award finalists were announced on Wednesday, with several names from the Eagles’ organization earning some recognition.

NFL MVP

• Josh Allen, Bills
• Joe Burrow, Bengals
• Jalen Hurts, Eagles
• Justin Jefferson, Vikings
• Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs

Offensive Player of the Year

• Jalen Hurts, Eagles
• Justin Jefferson, Vikings
• Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs

Defensive Player of the Year

• Nick Bosa, 49ers
• Chris Jones, Chiefs
• Micah Parsons, Cowboys

Comeback Player of the Year

• Saquon Barkley, Giants
• Christian McCaffrey, 49ers
• Geno Smith, Seahawks

Coach of the Year

• Brian Daboll, Giants
• Doug Pederson, Jaguars
• Kyle Shanahan, 49ers

Offensive Rookie of the Year

• Brock Purdy, 49ers
• Kenneth Walker, Seahawks
• Garrett Wilson, Jets

Defensive Rookie of the Year

• Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner, Jets
• Aidan Hutchinson, Lions
• Tariq Woolen, Seahawks

Assistant Coach of the Year

• Ben Johnson, Lions OC
• DeMeco Ryans, 49ers DC
• Shane Steichen, Eagles OC

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Eagles HC Nick Sirianni was initially listed as one of the five finalists for Coach of the Year, but the candidates were later trimmed to Daboll, Shanahan, and Pederson. The more egregious omission, however, is DE Brandon Graham not being in the Comeback Player of the Year conversation.

Following a torn Achilles suffered in Week 2 of last season, Graham returned to post a career-high 11.0 sacks at 34 years of age. While the resurgence of Geno Smith has been inspirational to watch, coming back from the bench because you were terrible at football shouldn’t qualify you for the award.

Although Saquon Barkley set a career-high in rushing yards this season, he only missed five games last year. Graham certainly deserves consideration over each of those players.

As expected, QB Jalen Hurts was listed as a finalist for the NFL MVP award and NFL Offensive Player of the Year. OC Shane Steichen is also a finalist for Assistant Coach of the Year.

While seasonal awards are nice, the Eagles have higher aspirations as they prepare for an NFC Title Game this Sunday against the 49ers.

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— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) January 25, 2023

Mandatory Credit: ESPN