The Philadelphia Eagles can’t seem to find anyone willing to fill their offensive coordinator job.
The team interviewed former Atlanta Falcons and now Tampa Bay Buccaneers OC Zac Robinson, Indianapolis Colts OC Jim Bob Cooter, New York Giants interim head coach/OC Mike Kafka.
The Eagles also had interest in Bobby Slowik before he was promoted to Miami Dolphins OC, former New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll, former Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel, and former Bucs OC Josh Grizzard, but nothing of note ever materialized with any of them.
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Philly was also blocked by the division rival Dallas Cowboys from interviewing their offensive coordinator Klayton Adams.
But the Eagles’ bad luck got even worse on Monday when it was revealed another candidate they’d reached out to rebuffed their interest.
“LSU offensive coordinator Charlie Weis Jr. spoke to the Philadelphia Eagles about their offensive coordinator vacancy but informed the team he has chosen to remain with Lane Kiffin and the Tigers, per sources,” Russini wrote.
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While prospective candidates are dropping like flies, there does seem to be some optimism the team is close to finding Kevin Patullo’s successor.
“The Philadelphia Eagles continue to search for their next offensive coordinator,” Russini added. “They are set to speak with Houston Texans QBs coach Jerrod Johnson. Johnson spent one season in 2020 with Nick Sirianni on Indy’s offensive staff.”
Added NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero: “The Eagles interviewed Frank Smith for their offensive coordinator job, per source. Smith spent the past four seasons in Miami, where he was voted the NFL’s top OC in a 2023 NFLPA player survey.”