In a disappointing turn for the Philadelphia Eagles during the NFC Wild Card Round against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, offensive coordinator Brian Johnson became the unintended target of Twitter’s meme barrage. ESPN’s Tim McManus highlighted a “disconnect between the visions” of head coach Nick Sirianni, quarterback Jalen Hurts, and Johnson as contributing factors to the team’s second-half slump.
McManus delved into the intricacies of Johnson’s role, citing a source that described him as navigating his philosophy within Sirianni’s offensive structure. The extent of Johnson’s autonomy as a playcaller remains unclear, leading to confusion among offensive players about who is calling the shots. Sirianni’s occasional intervention, as witnessed in critical moments, further blurs the lines.
Funny Brian Johnson meme
me if i see Brian Johnson and Nick Sirianni in public: pic.twitter.com/yYIQffb5Rm
— everlasting love for Jalen Hurts (@nosxaj21) January 16, 2024
So coach, do your Eagles have a plan for the Bucs blitz package at all, whatsoever?
— Emmanuel Acho (@EmmanuelAcho) January 16, 2024
Brian Johnson: pic.twitter.com/mw71VRdI1F
Brian Johnson halftime pep talk pic.twitter.com/89L1OhYeMU
— LukeBonitz (@LukeBonitz1) January 16, 2024
Hey Brian Johnson, this is how to beat a 0 blitz #Eagles pic.twitter.com/JhrMTKJM7q
— Laz🦅 (@Philly_Laz) January 16, 2024
“ RUN THE BALL”
— say the name! (@friendlyblkbabe) January 16, 2024
“GIVE THE BALL TO SWIFT” #FlyEaglesFly
Nick Sirianni and Brian Johnson: pic.twitter.com/ZOJzjE7k2i
Brian Johnson if he didn’t know Jalen hurts as a kid pic.twitter.com/P9t4Ipwau3
— Jonathan ⚡️ (@ChargersRuined) January 16, 2024
Brian Johnson trying to think of a 3rd down play besides a wide receiver screen pic.twitter.com/0KXnUAqIhL
— Myles Haron (@myles_haron) January 16, 2024
“Brian Johnson run the ball please!”
— Sean Donohue (@SeanDonohue__) January 16, 2024
Brian Johnson: pic.twitter.com/XPY5mXLvYx
Me trying to get into the Eagles facility this week to give sirianni , patricia and Brian Johnson a new offensive playbook and defensive scheme pic.twitter.com/qnkiGZtu2V
— 🦅🦅 (@ASAP_Shotty2) January 9, 2024
Brian Johnson if he didnt know Jalen Hurts growing up pic.twitter.com/s6Rx3PzBDB
— Hoops Reference (@HoopsReference) January 16, 2024
Me every single time Brian Johnson calls a screen pic.twitter.com/SQwZB7vlry
— Paul Frenzel (@Paul_Frenzel1) January 16, 2024
Getting ready for my Brian Johnson meet and greet pic.twitter.com/be7VImOFQF
— Shredo (@shred_0) January 16, 2024
Nick Sirianni and Brian Johnson arguing over who gets the blame pic.twitter.com/XqXjUjPXNK
— The Tape Don’t Lie📽️ (@eaglesfilmstudy) January 16, 2024
Cowboys losing but I just realized we have to watch Brian Johnson’s play calling tomorrow pic.twitter.com/4CIjFOTdsQ
— revenge!💕💕💕 (@jujusturevenge) January 14, 2024
Interviewer: “So Brian.. Did you have a lot of say in the play calling during the end of the season?”
— GoBirds 🎃🦅💪🏼🧀 🇺🇦🎃 (@joslewis) January 11, 2024
Brian Johnson: 👇🏼 pic.twitter.com/52AncjTqsz
POV: you’re Brian Johnson on a 3rd and long. pic.twitter.com/vGWjNWqYjJ
— kyle (@itskyleidk) January 16, 2024
Brian Johnson’s playbook pic.twitter.com/LrDeJbrMIy
— al (@bohmsturtleneck) January 16, 2024
Brian Johnson in the playoffs now that he will be able to open the rest of the playbook pic.twitter.com/UWNsvHDy4Z
— Starrett Gubbs (@t_s_h04) January 10, 2024
Brian Johnson Play-calling: pic.twitter.com/Y95ZiD8tqA
— Philly Sports Sufferer (@mccrystal_alex) January 16, 2024
Fire Brian Johnson, Fire Desai, Fire Patricia, FIRE EVERYONE! THE EAGLES ARE THE WORST COACHED ORGANIZATION OF MY LIFETIME pic.twitter.com/swE3YEJcT3
— Professional Frank Enjoyer (@Seuhway) January 16, 2024
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Adding fuel to the Twitter fire, NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport revealed that the Tennessee Titans and the Carolina Panthers have both sought interviews with Johnson for their head coaching positions. Despite the Eagles finishing in the top eight for points and total yards this season, the offensive struggles in the latter part of the season, marked by 12 turnovers in the last five weeks, became meme-worthy material for the online community. As the Eagles faced disappointment on the field, the internet responded with humor, turning Brian Johnson into a meme sensation.