Brian Johnson not returning to Eagles: A look at five offensive coordinators Philadelphia should target

The Philadelphia Eagles will be looking for a new offensive coordinator in the 2024 season, as Brian Johnson won’t be returning to the position (as first reported by JAKIB Sports Derrick Gunn). Philadelphia will be looking for its third offensive coordinator in three years, as Shane Steichen left after the team’s NFC championship season to become the head coach of the Indianapolis Colts and Johnson won’t be back after a season which saw Philadelphia fall from third in points per possession (2.50) to seventh (2.33). 

The season statistics demonstrated a top-10 unit, but the Eagles were 23rd in offensive points per game (18.2) and 18th in red zone efficiency (52.9%) since Week 13 (including playoffs). The regression of Jalen Hurts also played a role in the Eagles searching for a new offensive coordinator.

Who could the Eagles bring in? Here’s a look at five potential candidates: 

Eric Bieniemy

If the Eagles go the veteran route, Bieniemy could be one of the top choices for that role. Bieniemy called plays with the Commanders this season, but is available thanks to Ron Rivera’s firing. 

The Chiefs scored the most points per game in the NFL (30.1) when Bieniemy was the offensive coordinator from 2018-2022, along with the most yards per game (406.2). Kansas City also had the best record in the NFL during Bieniemy’s run, going 64-18 with five conference championship game appearances and two Super Bowl titles in the five years he was the offensive coordinator. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes also had the most passing yards, passing touchdowns, and the highest passer rating in that span — all with Bieniemy as the offensive coordinator.

The development of Mahomes — and Sam Howell for at least the first half of the season — could be enough to give Bieniemy a shot Coming from the Andy Reid coaching tree doesn’t hurt either, as the Eagles have gone to that well before. 

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Author : Jeff Kerr

Publish date : 2024-01-23 15:59:47

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