Eagles Reportedly Snag Chiefs OC Doug Pederson as Next Head Coach

But Reid acknowledged earlier this season that Pederson has started to share more of that burden, helping to prepare him for a head coaching opportunity. “Now he’s going to be the coach in Philadelphia, and that is awesome”.

The Philadelphia Eagles pulled out all the stops in their search for a new head coach.

Pederson followed Reid to Kansas City in 2013 as his offensive coordinator. He played in Philadelphia in 1999. Coached four years with the Eagles?

Other members of Reid’s offensive staff have also called plays, including spread-game analyst/special projects coach Brad Childress, who called plays for Reid in Philadelphia from 2003-05 before he became head coach of the Minnesota Vikings. “I kind of think it’s a bonehead move by the Eagles to hire him because I don’t know how much he has to do with calling the plays”, said Chris Seay.

As the Chiefs’ season came to an end at the hands of the Patriots on Saturday night, things are really just beginning for Doug Pederson.

The rumors have been swirling regarding the Philadelphia Eagles’ next head coaching seach. Apparently, that included turning to ex-Eagle and current ESPN analyst Ron Jaworksi, according to an interview with Philly Dot Com.

Lurie wanted to go after the father figure, who shared his emotion with the players and fans, which happens to be the complete opposite of Kelly.

Pederson coached the Eagles from 2009-12, completing the tour as quarterbacks coach. Running backs coach Eric Bieniemy has also been lauded for his work this year, and could receive interest as an offensive coordinator. Koetter does have head-coaching experience at the college level, where he led Boise State to a 26-10 record from 1998 to 2000 before moving on to Arizona State, where he went 40-34 from 2001 to 2006. After winning their second Super Bowl under Coughlin, the Giants have missed the playoffs for the past four seasons. The Eagles parted with a small handful of stars under the Kelly regime.

Eight years ago, Doug Pederson’s biggest concern on the football field was the Evangel Eagles. That get-together was Sunday in Kansas City.

Bears’ offensive coordinator Adam Gase seemed to want full personnel control, a mistake Lurie just made with Kelly, so Gase headed south to Miami. “He’s a great man, he knows this game and I think he’s harsh enough, offensively and defensively, and especially demanding the best out of his players”.

But the New York Giants swooped in once the Eagles’ interest was reported – an obvious pressure tactic by McAdoo’s camp – and promoted their offensive coordinator to head coach.