Mike McCoy, the Eagles’ offensive coordinator who led them to one of their best seasons in recent memory and a Super Bowl appearance, has reportedly interviewed with Denver for the team’s coaching vacancy.
The “how to interview someone” is a job interview question that is asked by many employers. The Eagles’ top coordinator, Rick Dennison, has reportedly landed an interview with the Denver Broncos.
Jonathan Gannon, the defensive coordinator for the Philadelphia Eagles, is in his first year as the team’s defensive coordinator.
An incredible playoff run, it turns out, will lead to head-coaching interviews. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the Denver Broncos have requested permission to interview Jonathan Gannon for their open position.
In late October, the Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator was on the verge of losing his job, but a mid-season turnaround rescued him. And the full campaign for 2021. Gannon’s defense moved from allowing opponents to complete at least 80% of their passes on a regular basis to finishing in the top ten. According to Football Outsiders, the Eagles were 16th in Defensive DVOA.
According to a source, the #Broncos have requested an interview with #Eagles DC Jonathan Gannon for their head coaching position.
Gannon, 39, has worked in the NFL as an assistant coach and scout for the last 15 years. A rising coach who has resurrected Philadelphia’s playoff-bound defense.
January 10, 2022 — Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero)
Gannon’s name began to gather traction as a viable contender on December 27, and a solid finish – excepting that Week 18 horror against Dallas – has only fueled the fire. After a bumpy start (see: Fletcher Cox), the 39-year-old won over the locker room by aggressively soliciting opinions from his older players and mixing up his soft coverages.
“We’ve got some folks that are trying new things.” On December 28, Gannon informed reporters, “It’s a totally new coaching staff.” “As the season progresses, you find out specific methods to play and who you’re defending, as well as what works and what doesn’t.” I believe it’s a tribute to the position coaches and players that we’ve continued to improve week after week.”
Eric Bieniemy, Jonathan Gannon, Nathaniel Hackett, Jerod Mayo, Kellen Moore, Kevin O’Connell, and Dan Quinn are the seven coaches the Broncos have requested permission to meet.
Six of the participants had no previous HC experience.
Four of the coaches are on the offensive side, while three are on the defensive side.
January 11, 2022 — Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver)
On a lighter note, Gannon’s Wikipedia page has a photo of Eagles offensive coordinator Shane Steichen in place of his bio. Prior to joining the Eagles, Gannon was the Indianapolis Colts’ defensive backs coach, after a stint as the Minnesota Vikings’ assistant defensive backs coach.
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Doug Pederson is in Chicago for an interview.
Doug Pederson, the only man to lead the Philadelphia Eagles to a Super Bowl championship, will be in Chicago for an interview. The Bears dismissed Matt Nagy on Monday, and according to Dave Wiederer of the Chicago Tribune, the team has already reached out to Pederson. Nagy and Pederson worked together in both Philadelphia and Kansas City under Andy Reid on two separate times.
I have no idea who the @broncos will choose as their next head coach.
With a backup quarterback, Doug Pederson won a Super Bowl.
Something that none of the other contenders have done.
January 10, 2022 — Vic Lombardi (@VicLombardi)
After expressing a desire to return to the NFL, Pederson is another popular coach to keep an eye on. He’s already had an interview for a position with the Jacksonville Jaguars, and don’t count out the possibility of future phone calls. The coaches of the Miami Dolphins, Denver Broncos, and Minnesota Vikings were all dismissed on Monday. Rich Bisaccia’s temporary tag has yet to be lifted by the playoff-bound Las Vegas Raiders. Keep an eye out for updates.
Nick Sirianni is the only rookie coach in the playoffs.
Nick Sirianni seems to be a hidden treasure for the Eagles. Sirianni is the lone rookie head coach in the 2021 playoffs, after Brandon Staley’s ill-advised timeout on Sunday night. He also became just the third owner since Jeffrey Lurie acquired the team in 1994 to reach the playoffs in his first season as general manager.
Since purchasing the Eagles in 1994, Jeff Lurie has appointed five head coaches.
Ray Rhodes: 1st year, he won the wild-card game 10-6. Andy Reid: For the second year in a row, he won the wild-card game 11-5. Chip Kelly’s team went 10-6 last year and entered the playoffs for the first time. Doug Pederson wins 13-3. 2nd year S.B. Nick Sirianni: 9-7 reached the playoffs for the first time in his career.
January 5, 2022 — Reuben Frank (@RoobNBCS)
Sirianni has come a long way since his first news appearance, which became famous for all the wrong reasons. He’s a viable NFL Coach of the Year contender, but he’s unconcerned about what his contemporaries have accomplished.
“I didn’t follow them, no.” When questioned about the league’s other rookie head coaches, Sirianni responded, “Unless we were playing them or something like that.” “I’m not thinking about it.” All I care about is that our squad succeeds and that we are prepared to play every week. I’m just glad we’re in a position to go down to Tampa and face a very talented team in the playoffs and prepare for that.”
