Kevin Sumlin may be going through some tough times at Texas A&M, but that does not mean he is not thought highly of as a coach. According to a report, at least one NFL team had interest in Sumlin for their head coaching vacancy.
NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport says the Philadelphia Eagles had interest in Sumlin for their vacancy.
At start of their search, #Eagles pursued #Texas A&M coach Kevin Sumlin, source said. He's told people he wants to stay in college now.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 9, 2016
Rapoport previously reported during the week that Sumlin and UCLA’s Jim Mora had put out feelers because they were trying to get into the NFL. Obviously this piece of information conflicts with his previous report. On one hand Rapoport said Sumlin was interested in the NFL, and now he’s saying the coach is not.
Sumlin has been mentioned in connection with NFL jobs the past few years. The interest began after he helped lead the Aggies to an 11-2 season with Johnny Manziel at quarterback. Prior to that, Sumlin helped build up the Houston Cougars program and led them to a 12-1 season.
Sumlin is trying to straighten out his program, which lost quarterbacks Kyle Allen and Kyler Murray last month after both transferred. He did get quarterback Trevor Knight to transfer in from Oklahoma, but the program may be limited next season. Either way, Aggies fans have to be pretty happy knowing Sumlin is staying at College Station.
