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Rams Interviewed Marcus Brady, Brian Johnson

January 23rd, 2023 at 8:18pm CST by Ben Levine

Mike LaFleur still appears to be the favorite for the Rams offensive coordinator job, but that hasn’t stopped the organization from considering other candidates. According to Albert Breer of SportsIllustrated.com, the Rams have interviewed Eagles QBs coach Brian Johnson and former Colts OC Marcus Brady for the job.

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The Rams are now searching for their fourth offensive coordinator under Sean McVay, following Kevin O’Connell, Matt LaFleur, and the recently departed Liam Coen, who officially rejoined the University of Kentucky earlier this month. Coen’s departure lined up with LeFleur’s mutual parting with the Jets, and we heard immediately that New York’s now-former OC could be the favorite for Los Angeles’ open position. We also heard that Thomas Brown and Zac Robinson were internal candidates for the vacancy, and the Rams reportedly had interest in Frank Reich. Now, we’re getting wind of two outside candidates.

Johnson and Brady are both new additions to the list of known (and potential candidates). Johnson’s candidacy isn’t a huge surprise considering the progress of Jalen Hurts. Johnson has been Hurts’ quarterbacks coach for each of the past two seasons, and the QB took a clear step forward in 2022 with career-high passing marks (66.5 completion percentage, 3,701 passing yards, 22 passing touchdowns). The 35-year-old Johnson interviewed for the Jets offensive coordinator vacancy earlier this month.

Similar to Johnson, Brady is also a candidate for the Jets opening and spent the 2022 campaign with the Eagles (as an offensive consultant). The 43-year-old was the Colts QBs coach for two years before a year-plus stint as their offensive coordinator. He was fired by the Colts in November before quickly catching on with Philly.

Eagles Hire Florida OC Brian Johnson As QBs Coach

January 28th, 2021 at 5:52pm CST by Sam Robinson

The Eagles are adding another young coach to their offensive staff. Florida offensive coordinator Brian Johnson will head to Philadelphia to become the Eagles’ quarterbacks coach, Pete Thamel of Yahoo.com reports.

Johnson, 33, will head to the NFL level with an interesting resume and considerable momentum. After being promoted to Florida’s OC role in 2020, Johnson helped quarterback Kyle Trask become a Heisman finalist and tight end Kyle Pitts emerge as a potential top-10 pick. Trask threw 43 touchdown passes — 12 to Pitts — in 12 games.

Prior to mentoring Trask in Gainesville, Johnson helped develop Dak Prescott into as Mississippi State’s QBs coach. Prescott played his final two college seasons with Johnson as his position coach, and the future Cowboys passer emerged on the NFL radar after strong junior and senior seasons. Johnson interviewed for the South Carolina and Boise State HC openings but will be tasked with helping Nick Sirianni and Shane Steichen revive Carson Wentz‘s career while developing Jalen Hurts.

The Eagles will also hire former Titans OC Jason Michael, Tom Pelissero of NFL.com tweets. Like Steichen, Michael has experience working with Sirianni. He worked as the Colts’ tight ends coach in 2019 and ’20. Michael was Tennessee’s OC from 2014-15.