It certainly looks like there has been a change of momentum in the Eagles’ search for a head coach.
It definitely looks like Josh McDaniels is the new favorite after the Patriots’ offensive coordinator met with the Eagles for a lengthy interview in Palm Beach, Florida, on Sunday.
ESPN’s latest Jeremy Fowler tweet seems to indicate that McDaniels may be the guy.
Although the Eagles haven’t yet scheduled a virtual interview with the Chiefs’ offensive coordinator, Eric Bieniemy, as far as I know, that interview request is still on the table.
And the Eagles interviewed Todd Bowles on Monday. So, why would they go through this process if they had definitely landed at McDaniels?
But it looks like McDaniels is gaining traction as a favorite. Even a mysterious tweet from Bieniemy’s agency made it seem that McDaniels to the Eagles was anything but a closed deal.
And some gambling sites seem to agree.
According to John Clark of NBC Sports Philadelphia, the interview with McDaniels was long and lasted after 9 pm with Jeff Lurie and other members of the Eagles’ team.
Including Bowles, we know that the Eagles interviewed seven candidates for the job: Joe Brady, Robert Saleh, Arthur Smith, Jerod Mayo, Duce Staley, Bowles and McDaniels. In addition, they would have asked for a few more: Brandon Staley, Bieniemy and Kellen Moore.
Of these 10 coaches, three have already been hired elsewhere.
When the Eagles started their search for coaches on January 11 – they started late – there were seven spots as a head coach. There are now only two.
Jaguars: Urban Meyer
Jets: Robert Saleh
Hawks: Arthur Smith
Chargers: Brandon Staley
Lions: Dan Campbell
Texans:
Eagles:
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