Now that the 2022 NFL common season is over, quite a few groups are turning their consideration to go teaching searches. And a few of these golf equipment are fascinated about members of Nick Sirianni’s workers.
The Philadelphia Eagles have reportedly obtained interview requests for offensive coordinator Shane Steichen and defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon.
SHANE STEICHEN
Steichen is claimed to be drawing curiosity from each the Houston Texans and the Indianapolis Colts. UPDATE: The Carolina Panthers are additionally requesting an interview with Steichen.
It’s not onerous to see why he’s a preferred candidate given the Eagles’ offensive success this season. Steichen was the play-caller for an offense that set a brand new franchise document for whole factors scored.
Whereas his acumen shouldn’t be in query, it stays to be seen if he’ll impress groups in an interview setting. Steichen hasn’t all the time come off as essentially the most charismatic presence. However he’s clearly going to get an opportunity to make his case.
It could be kinda bizarre if the Eagles-Colts head coach connection stored going. Indy employed former Eagles offensive coordinator Frank Reich … solely to see Colts offensive coordinator Nick Sirianni get exchange Doug Pederson in Philly … solely to see Reich changed by Sirianni’s offensive coordinator. Go determine.
If the Eagles lose Steichen, they’ve 4 potential in-house candidates who stand out:
- Passing recreation coordinator Kevin Patullo
- Quarterbacks coach Brian Johnson
- Marketing consultant Marcus Brady
- Operating backs coach/assistant head coach Jemal Singleton
Patullo is tight with Sirianni. He was in line to fill in for the Eagles’ head coach when Sirianni was in jeopardy of lacking the 2021 New York Jets recreation attributable to testing optimistic for COVID. However Sirianni was in the end cleared to teach in that matchup.
Johnson is certain to get plenty of consideration given the leap that Jalen Hurts made beneath his watch. There’s been some buzz that he might be Gannon’s offensive coordinator in Houston.
Brady, who was Sirianni’s alternative as Colts offensive coordinator, obtained fired by Indy this season. He joined the Eagles as a advisor in late November. Brady’s expertise within the OC position makes him a logical candidate.
It’s unclear if the Eagles view Singleton as an OC candidate. They used to have Duce Staley within the assistant HC position however by no means gave him the offensive coordinator title.
The aforementioned Reich might be one other candidate to exchange Steichen given his shut relationship with Sirianni. In fact, Reich is producing some head teaching curiosity so he won’t be obtainable.
In a world that serves their very own pursuits, the Eagles will likely be hoping to hold on to Steichen. However there’s an honest probability he’ll be gone.
JONATHAN GANNON
Previous to Lovie Smith formally getting fired, there was a report indicating that Gannon is “a top candidate” for the Texans job.
Gannon kind of strikes me as the alternative of Steichen in that there’s extra confidence within the charisma than the acumen.
The Eagles’ 2022 protection has been very profitable in lots of regards. On the similar time, it doesn’t all the time really feel like that’s the case. Fan sentiment displays as a lot:
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On the very least, there’s no denying the Eagles’ protection is healthier this 12 months than it was final 12 months. And it was final 12 months when Gannon was (considerably inexplicably) drawing plenty of head teaching curiosity. It looks as if his candidacy has solely strengthened after this season.
Gannon appears like a great wager to be a goner.
If that’s the case, the Eagles have some in-house choices that will likely be thought of:
- Defensive passing recreation coordinator/defensive backs coach Dennard Wilson
- Marketing consultant Vic Fangio
- Defensive ends/outdoors linebackers coach Jeremiah Washburn
Fangio’s lengthy monitor document makes him a preferred choice to be Gannon’s alternative. However there’s been discuss Fangio probably teaming up with Sean Payton to be his defensive coordinator. Additionally the sense right here is that the Eagles are excessive on Wilson and wish to promote him in an effort to retain plenty of what they worth about Gannon.
The exterior curiosity within the Eagles’ coordinators stresses the significance of this staff making the most of the chance in entrance of them. It’s not going to be as easy for the Birds as operating it again subsequent season. Along with probably having two new coordinators, they don’t have any small variety of key gamers set to hit free company. The upcoming offseason has the potential to deliver plenty of change in Philly.
