The Philadelphia Eagles are in need of an offensive coordinator and one name that we’ve mentioned is now starting to get mutual interest back from the organization.
James Urban has played a huge part in the development of guys like Michael Vick, Donovan McNabb, and the soon to be NFL MVP, Lamar Jackson. The Ravens quarterback coach has ties with Philadelphia and according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Media, there’s growing interest from the Eagles in Urban.
As the #Eagles seek an offensive coordinator, one person I'm told they're interested in is #Ravens QB coach James Urban. He was in Philly for years under Andy Reid and has played a key role in Lamar Jackson's development.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 16, 2020
Jackson, the frontrunner for league MVP, has thrown for 3,127 yards while rushing for 1,206 yards.
Urban has been credited with Michael Vick’s career season in 2010.
Urban was hired during Jackson’s rookie season with the Ravens and has been credited with his jump in development from last season. He was the Bengals wide receivers coach during AJ Green’s most successful seasons and during his five seasons with then-Eagles head coach Andy Reid, he was responsible for improved play from both Vick and Donovan McNabb.