The Eagles are interested in Ravens quarterbacks coach James Urban as a candidate for their offensive coordinator vacancy, Tom Pelissero of NFL.com tweets. Urban has been credited with developing Lamar Jackson into one of the league’s premier quarterbacks and he could be ripe for a move up the ladder.
Urban also offers familiarity with the organization. Prior to joining the Ravens, he spent years in Philly on Andy Reid‘s staff. Ironically, he went on to become part of the Ravens’ braintrust that pushed for a trade up with the Eagles in the 2018 draft to select Jackson. The Eagles, who then had both Carson Wentz and Nick Foles under contract, had no real place for Jackson.
The Eagles surprised many when they fired offensive coordinator Mike Groh earlier this offseason. Since then, they’ve been researching OC candidates including former Colts and Lions head coach Jim Caldwell, as well as former Redskins OC Kevin O’Connell.
this is good. maybe it will actually encourage them to run the ball more.
Anyone who has watched a quarter of the Eagles offense this season was not surprised when they fired Groh
Someone was going to take the fall but it was a bad decision. Watch the Eagles time of possession take a nose dive now.
With little to no production out of Alshon, Desean and Nelson and injuries everywhere, it was a miracle they moved the ball enough to make the playoffs.
Coaching a the pro level is all about adjusting to a seemingly endless stream of obstacles and setbacks. You grow old very quickly, develop ulcers and have to sacrifice your family life. Even though the money is good most people could not hack it.
Apparently Keith Urban was the primary choice but he told Howie Roseman “I never work on a Sunday”.
good