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Eagles’ WR A.J. Brown on Brian Johnson’s firing: ‘Somebody has to be the bad guy’

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown says he’s not surprised that offensive coordinator Brian Johnson was fired and that someone has to be the bad guy

The Brian Johnson era is over in Philadelphia, as Derrick Gunn initially reported that the Eagles’ embattled offensive coordinator wouldn’t return to that position in 2024.

The Eagles moved quickly to hire former Cowboys and Chargers offensive coordinator Kellen Moore for the same position.

With the offseason underway, players have reacted, and A.J. Brown may have offered the most insightful assessment of what happened.

While talking to Rob Maaddi of the Associated Press, Brown chalked Johnson’s firing up to “somebody having to be the bad guy.”

Brown went on to say that he doesn’t get attached to who the offensive coordinator is for his team and that Philadelphia failed to execute down the stretch.

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Eagles interviewed Kliff Kingsbury for vacant offensive coordinator job

Philadelphia Eagles interviewed Kliff Kingsbury for vacant offensive coordinator job

Kliff Kingsbury made an initial list of 10 candidates who would be good fits for the Eagles offensive coordinator position, and the former Arizona Cardinals head coach landed an interview.

Mike Garafalo said the USC offensive coordinator had a virtual job interview with the NFC East squad.

Kingsbury could bring head coaching experience and offensive genius to Sirianni’s staff.

He led the Arizona Cardinals for four years (2019-22) and Texas Tech for six years (2013-18), helping to develop Patrick Mahomes and Kyler Murray at critical points in their careers.

During Murray’s third season in the NFL, the former Sooners star ranked second in completion percentage, seventh in QBR, eighth in passer rating and passing yards per game, and 11th in adjusted net yards per attempt.

The Cardinals were 11-6 that season.

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Should the Eagles pursue former Falcons coach Arthur Smith for vacant OC position?

Arthur Smith has been receiving interest from teams around the NFL and we’re looking at whether the Eagles should pursue him for OC job

The Eagles are looking for a new offensive coordinator, and a former head coach could be just what the doctor ordered.

Dianna Russini is reporting that former Falcon head coach Arthur Smith is receiving offensive coordinator interest from teams around the league, and we believe Philadelphia should be at the top of that list.

Smith was fired after a 48-17 loss to the New Orleans Saints that cemented a disappointing 7-10 season.

The Falcons had an outside chance to win the NFC South with a victory in the season finale but were outscored 31-0 after halftime.  Smith finished 21-30 in his three seasons with the team.

Smith brings a lot to the table as an offensive coordinator and assistant and could be what Sirianni and the Eagles badly desire.

Before joining Atlanta, Smith spent ten seasons in the Titans organization but stood out in his last two as Tennessee’s offensive coordinator under Mike Vrabel.

Under Smith’s guidance, the Titans have been the only team in the NFL that ranked in the top five in rushing yards per game (153.5) and passer rating (107.0) since 2019, per NFL Research.

Smith would bring an efficient run-pass balance to the Eagles offense, and he could help steady Jalen Hurts after an adversity-filled 2023 season.

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7 biggest questions facing the Eagles in 2024

We’re looking at the seven biggest questions facing the Philadelphia Eagles in 2024

The Eagles started their NFL offseason much earlier than expected.

As head coach Nick Sirianni and general manager Howie Roseman prepare for their end-of-year press conferences on Wednesday, plenty of questions must be answered ahead of free agency, the draft, and training camp this summer.

Philadelphia went 1-6 in their final seven games, so the more immediate discussions will center around offensive and defensive coordinator candidates, along with a synopsis of where the breakdown in communication on defense began.

Other questions will focus on Jalen Hurts and his continued development, A.J. Brown’s temperament, DeVonta Smith’s contract, and the future of veterans like Jason Kelce, Fletcher Cox, and Brandon Graham.

With activities around the NovaCare Complex set to ramp up, here are seven questions facing the Eagles in 2024.

Brian Johnson will not return as Eagles offensive coordinator

Brian Johnson will not be returning to Philadelphia as the Eagles offensive coordinator according to Jeff McLane, who confirmed a Monday report from Derrick Gunn

The Brian Johnson era is over in Philadelphia, as Derrick Gunn initially reported that the Eagles’ embattled offensive coordinator won’t return to that position in 2024.

On Tuesday morning, Jeff McLane of The Inquirer confirmed the report, stating that Nick Sirianni will now replace both coordinators on offense and defense.

Johnson replaced former offensive coordinator Shane Steichen, who became the head coach in Indianapolis after two seasons as the Eagles’ play-caller.

Johnson had been the Eagles’ quarterbacks coach for those two seasons before being promoted last offseason and was replaced by his former assistant QBs coach, Alex Tanney.

Before joining the Eagles, Johnson was the offensive coordinator at Florida in 2020 and was previously their quarterbacks coach. Before that, he worked at Houston, Mississippi State and Utah.

7 realistic OC candidates the Eagles can target after parting ways with Brian Johnson

We’re looking at seven realistic candidates who could replace Brian Johnson as Offensive Coordinator for the Philadelphia Eagles

After a late-season meltdown that saw the Eagles go 1-6 in their final seven games, including the playoffs, the head coach is on the hot seat, and his assistant coaches are all expected to depart. 

Philadelphia’s third-year head coach has far exceeded expectations, but it’s clear that Johnson Gannon and Shane Steichen played far more significant roles than we thought.

The Inquirer’s Jeff McLane reports that offensive coordinator Brian Johnson, 36, won’t return after one season as the player-caller that saw him oversee the NFL’s No. 8-ranked unit but struggling to get consistent results during a late-season slide that included a blowout playoff loss to the Buccaneers.

Johnson recently interviewed for two different head coaching jobs — with the Falcons and Titans — but is expected to leave the Eagles regardless, per Derrick Gunn, likely landing “elsewhere in some offensive capacity.”

With things starting to heat up, we’re looking at seven realistic options for an offensive coordinator.

Report: All indications are that Brian Johnson won’t return as Eagles offensive coordinator

The Philadelphia Eagles are expected to part ways with offensive coordinator Brian Johnson according to a report from Derrick Gunn

The Brian Johnson era in Philadelphia is expected to end shortly, as Derrick Gunn reports that the Eagles’ embattled offensive coordinator won’t return to that position in 2024.

Johnson replaced former offensive coordinator Shane Steichen, who became the head coach in Indianapolis after two seasons as the Eagles’ play-caller.

Johnson had been the Eagles’ quarterbacks coach for those two seasons before being promoted last offseason and was replaced by his former assistant QBs coach, Alex Tanney.

Before joining the Eagles, Johnson was the offensive coordinator at Florida in 2020 and was previously their quarterbacks coach. Before that, he worked at Houston, Mississippi State and Utah.

Eagles GM Howie Roseman, HC Nick Sirianni reaching out to coordinator candidates

After finishing their exit meeting, Eagles GM Howie Roseman and head coach Nick Sirianni have begun reaching out to potential coordinator candidates

It appears that Nick Sirianni will be safe and keep his job as head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles after meeting with owner Jeffrey Lurie and GM Howie Roseman.

The same can’t be said for his assistants on both sides of the football.

Dianna Russini reports that Roseman and Sirianni have contacted potential coordinator candidates on the offensive and defensive sides.

Sirianni gets much credit for the Eagles’ success over the past three seasons.

Still, after a late-season meltdown that saw the Eagles go 1-6 in their final seven games, including the playoffs, the head coach and his assistant coaches expected were on the hot seat.

Philadelphia’s third-year head coach has far exceeded expectations, but it’s clear that Gannon and Steichen played far more prominent roles than we thought.

We previewed potential offensive coordinator and defensive coordinator candidates, and as the process began, the dominoes started to fall.

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10 offensive coordinator candidates the Eagles could target if Brian Johnson departs

We’re looking at ten offensive coordinator candidates the Philadelphia Eagles could target if Brian Johnson departs or is fired

Nick Sirianni officially has his own coaching tree after the Cardinals hired Jonathan Gannon and the Colts hired Shane Steichen in the 2023 coaching carousel.

Sirianni rightfully gets a lot of credit for the Eagles’ success.

Still, after a late-season meltdown that saw the Eagles go 1-6 in their final seven games, including the playoffs, the head coach and his assistant coaches could be on the hot seat.

Philadelphia’s third-year head coach has far exceeded expectations, but it’s clear that Gannon and Steichen played far more significant roles than we thought.