Could Eagles reunite with their former offensive coordinator?
Dec 25, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; General overall view of the Philadelphia Eagles logo at midfield during an NFL football game between the Oakland Raiders and the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
The Philadelphia Eagles may be looking to make some changes to their coaching staff this offseason, and that includes talking with one of their former coordinators.
Longtime sports radio host Dan Sileo reported on Thursday that the Eagles had reached out to Frank Reich to potentially be their offensive coordinator.
Looks like the @eagles have reached out to #FrankReich to be the teams new OC! #FlyEaglesFly
— #BigSilz (@DanSileoShow) January 18, 2024
Sileo expounded on the matter while talking on his daily show. He said that the Eagles had reached out to Reich for a few reasons. The Eagles have explored the possibility of Reich becoming their offensive coordinator, according to Sileo. The team also reportedly wants Reich to advise them and share input regarding some of the other coaches around the league.
The Eagles contacted Frank Reich, discussing not only the potential offensive coordinator role but also seeking his input to help Nick Sirianni and the front office in evaluating different coordinators, per @DanSileoShow. pic.twitter.com/jwGAslhSrv
— JAKIB Sports (@JAKIBSports) January 18, 2024
The Eagles had Brian Johnson as their offensive coordinator this season. He had been promoted from his position as the team’s quarterbacks coach for the previous two seasons. Sean Desai was in his first season as the team’s defensive coordinator and was replaced as a playcaller late in the season.
A diferent report this week said that Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni and GM Howie Roseman are working together on what sort of changes can be made to their coaching staff. There was also talk in the media that the team’s coordinators were a weakness. All the information seems to point to the Eagles looking to make coaching staff changes and get some help.
Though Johnson still has the Eagles’ OC job, he has interviewed for the Atlanta Falcons’ head coach vacancy.
We have interviewed Eagles Offensive Coordinator Brian Johnson for our head coach opening
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) January 18, 2024
It makes plenty of sense for the Eagles to reach out to Reich to see if he would have interest in returning to the team. Reich was the Eagles’ offensive coordinator in 2016 and during their 2017 Super Bowl-winning season. He also had success as the Colts’ head coach before being fired by Indy. He also was fired by the impatient Panthers after a 1-10 start this season. Reich would bring the Eagles experience and stability. And at the least, he could give some helpful input.
As for whether or not Sileo is a trusted source on this front, it’s worth noting that he and Reich were college teammates at Maryland in 1983. Reich has previously been a guest on Sileo’s show.