Tag: Jeff Stoutland

If Kellen Moore is going to coach the Saints, he must bring this assistant with him

If Kellen Moore is going to coach the Saints, he must bring this Eagles assistant with him. There isn’t a better offensive line coach in the league than Jeff Stoutland:

Kellen Moore shouldn’t be the only Philadelphia Eagles coach on the New Orleans Saints’ radar. If they’re serious about hiring him as their head coach, the Saints must make a strong effort to recruit Eagles offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland into becoming his top assistant.

There isn’t a better offensive line coach in the league than Stoutland, who has held that job since 2013. That’s through multiple regime changes and head coach firings, and you’d be hard-pressed to find a team which has done a better job drafting and developing offensive linemen than the Eagles over the last decade-plus. He was given the run-game coordinator title back in 2018 and has been a vital part of one of the league’s most consistent rushing attacks.

Stoutland has demonstrated a unique ability to scout talent and teach his players the techniques they need to win on Sundays. The Eagles reached a deal on a new contract extension for him in 2023 to ward off interest from other teams interested in hiring Stoutland as an offensive coordinator. Whatever number he needs to move from Philly, the Saints must match it.

Much of Moore’s success calling plays has come because of the work Stoutland does getting his linemen ready to block well and fight in the trenches; the best-designed plays fall apart without good protection, and Stoutland has done an excellent job making sure that blocking is great, not just good.

So pay him what he wants to wear the offensive coordinator title. Maybe draft an explosive running back who can take advantage of the lanes his blockers open up, and take some pressure off Alvin Kamara’s shoulders in the final stretch of his career. Let Stoutland take in young pros like Cesar Ruiz and Trevor Penning (both 25 years old) and Taliese Fuaga (22) and see if they can hit their ceilings under his tutelage.

The Saints have gone through three offensive line coaches in the last four years; Brendan Nugent in 2021, Doug Marrone in 2022 and 2023, then John Benton in 2024. If they’re going to bet big on Moore succeeding as a first-time head coach, it’s only right for them to back him up by spending big on his support cast. You can bet the Eagles want to keep Stoutland around until he’s done coaching football. But there’s no salary cap on paying coaches. If they can’t get the most out of their investments along the offensive line, it won’t matter who’s throwing the football or running with it, or even calling plays. And Stoutland has the resume that makes gambling on Moore worthwhile, as long as they’re a package deal.

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Could Kellen Moore and Ashton Jeanty be the right combo for the Saints?

Could a combination of Kellen Moore at head coach and a Ashton Jeanty draft selection revitalize the Saints? The Boise State combo may be just what they need:

Many have speculated that there has to be a way to kickstart a New Orleans Saints rebuild by trying to begin replicating what the Philadelphia Eagles have on offense, specifically their explosive rushing attack built around Saquon Barkley.

To do so, the belief is that hiring Kellen Moore (who has lifted that same Eagles offense to new heights, and who the Saints are flying into Philadelphia to interview this week) and using their first-round pick on Heisman Trophy runner-up Ashton Jeanty could somewhat revitalize their ground attack and give Moore something to work with. However, would this work? Do the Saints have enough firepower to pull it off?

The first thing this idea neglects is the offensive line. The Saints offensive line, even when fully healthy, can be hit-or-miss at times as it struggles to open running lanes on the interior. The Eagles offensive line is pretty flawless at that, which makes the life of Barkley so much easier at times and allows him to work just a little bit less, keeping him healthy. It sure helps that the Eagles are coached by Jeff Stoutland, arguably the best offensive line coach in the NFL.

With that said, Ashton Jeanty is a similar breed of running back: elusive, strong, and someone it takes two to three players to take down on any given attempt. With 374 rush attempts for 2,601 rushing yards and 29 touchdowns, Jeanty was one of the best players in college football this past season, and ultimately finished in a tight second place for the Heisman Trophy. This level of production only comes around once in a blue moon, and pairing him up with someone who would get the best out of his playstyle is pretty spectacular. You can bet he’s on Moore’s radar given their shared alma mater at Boise State.

The other thing not accounted for that would work in the Saints’ favor is they already have Alvin Kamara, who despite a few injuries was outstanding in 2024 and had one of his better years in recent memory. Having him to compliment Jeanty’s style, and freeing up more snaps for Kamara to move out into the slot and run routes, taking some stress off of Chris Olave and  Rashid Shaheed, is a win-win for everyone involved. This also gives Moore ample weapons to work with when first installing his offense.

So, would this type of scheme even work in New Orleans? It is no doubt tough to implement, and would require some great assistant coaches to come in and work on developing each position group. But ultimately, it is one of the more cohesive plans I have seen for the Saints to be competitive, and honestly at worst it would be an extremely fun offense to watch in the meantime while the team retools and focuses on clearing the cap and building from a position of youth. Replicating another team nearly never works, but Moore and Jeanty would be a good start to the Saints building something they could call their own instead. Let’s hope they’re in the plans for 2025.

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Eagles offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland pens a heartfelt note to Jason Kelce

Philadelphia’s All-Pro center retired on Monday after 13 NFL seasons, and Stoutland penned a heartfelt message to his protege on Twitter.

Jeff Stoutland is the longest-tenured member of the Eagles’ coaching staff and just completed his 12th season as the team’s offensive line coach.

Stoutland is the best offensive line coach in the NFL, and Kelce’s development into an All-Pro and Hall of Famer is a huge reason why the Staten Island, New York native has such a glowing resume.

Philadelphia’s All-Pro center retired on Monday after 13 NFL seasons, and Stoutland penned a heartfelt message to his protege on Twitter.

Kelce will exit stage left as one of the significant reasons the Eagles made six postseason appearances and two Super Bowl trips over the past seven seasons.

Elgible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2029, Kelce played his entire 13-year career with the Eagles. He was selected to seven Pro Bowls in 13 seasons and was named first-team All-Pro for the sixth time in 2023.

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Eagles announce finalized coaching staff for 2024 season

The Philadelphia Eagles announced the addition of nine new coaches to the staff, including Defensive Coordinator Vic Fangio and Offensive Coordinator Kellen Moore

The Eagles announced a revamped coaching staff for 2024 that’ll include significant changes at offensive and defensive coordinator positions.

In all, the Eagles welcome nine new coaches to the staff, including Defensive Coordinator Vic Fangio and Offensive Coordinator Kellen Moore.

Three members from last year’s coaching staff return with new titles.

Future first-ballot Hall of Famer Jason Kelce was a pro’s pro to the end

Jason Kelce was a pro’s pro and the definition of a center to his very last NFL snap. Canton will come calling in exactly five years.

There are those players whose retirements predicate discussions as to whether they are future Hall of Famers.

Jason Kelce is not one of those players. If the longtime Philadelphia Eagles center, who will retire after 13 years in the trenches, isn’t a first-ballot Hall of Famer, someone needs to do something about the voting process. The 36-year-old Kelce finishes his NFL career with seven Pro Bowl nods, six First-Team All-Pro selections, a Super Bowl ring, and a place as one of the greatest athletic centers of all time.

Even in his final game, Philly’s 32-9 wild-card loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday night, Kelce was stoning defenders to all levels of the field as he had for eons.

Has there been a center in Kelce’s era who has played as well or better at a consistent rate? Not hardly. Has there been a center in the new millenium who has played as well or better at a consistent rate? Not really. There’s a legitimate argument to be made that Kelce is a top-five center in the Super Bowl era, and those who would present five better names had better come with all kinds of homework.

In his final season, including that playoff loss, Kelce allowed two sacks, one quarterback hit, and 11 quarterback hurries in 697 pass-blocking reps. And as we’ve seen, he was equally adept in blowing people up in the run game.

Moreover, Kelce was a leader, an unerring standard-bearer, and the kind of intelligent goofball who endears himself to a city and to a franchise once and forever.

You had a feeling it was over near the end of that Bucs loss, when Kelce spent a few important and emotional moments with longtime line coach Jeff Stoutland.

Still, it’s jarring when an all-time great leaves the game under any circumstances, and that’s what we’re facing here.

Eagles have 4 assistants make a list of 2024 head coaching candidates to watch

The Philadelphia #Eagles have four assistant coaches make a list of 2024 head coaching candidates to watch

The 3-0 Eagles are one the hottest teams in the NFL right now, and with success comes poachers from the opposition looking to lure your best coaches away.

When hiring Nick Sirianni, Philadelphia assembled one of the NFL’s youngest coaching staff, and that dynamic group has already been broken up thanks to their versatility and vast talents.

Shane Steichen took his talents to Indianapolis, and he’s doing wonders with Anthony Richardson.

The much-maligned Jonathan Gannon is in Arizona, and his Cardinals just upset the top-ranked Dallas Cowboys.

Sports Illustrated’s Conor Orr listed the top 65 potential NFL head coaching candidates for 2024. The Eagles had four assistant coaches on the list, with their offensive coordinator as a two-time nominee.

Eagles’ offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland compares Cam Jurgens to Brandon Brooks

Eagles’ offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland compared Cam Jurgens to Brandon Brooks, saying that he’s a great athlete and has amazing feet

Cam Jurgens is set to replace Isaac Seumalo in the starting lineup, but legendary coach Jeff Stoutland believes he’s more like the last All-Pro right guard for the Eagles.

While addressing the media on Friday, Stoutland compared Philadelphia’s second-year center out of Nebraska, to the great Brandon Brooks.

Brooks earned three straight Pro Bowl nods from 2017-2019, and retired after six seasons at right guard for the Eagles.

Jurgens is much lighter than Brooks and Seumalo, but he’ll counter with elite athleticism and power as he looks to carve out his path.

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Instant analysis of Eagles selecting Tyler Steen at No. 65 overall

Instant analysis of the Philadelphia Eagles selecting the athletic monster Tyler Steen in the third round at No. 65 overall in the 2023 NFL Draft

After a trade with the Houston Texans, the Eagles drafted OL Tyler Steen with the 65th overall pick and S Sydney Brown with the 66th overall selection.

Steen spent his entire career in the SEC, starting at Vanderbilt before transferring to Alabama, where he became a versatile starter for the Crimson Tide.

With Philadelphia now having four picks on Day 3, here’s an instant analysis ofthe pick.

Eagles agree to contract extension with offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland

The Philadelphia Eagles have agreed to a contract extension with offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland ahead of Super Bowl LVII

The Eagles have their most important assistant under contract for the future, as Jeremy Fowler is reporting that Jeff Stoutland signed a contract extension.

The man responsible for the NFL’s best offensive line year in and year out, Stoutland reportedly had interest from several teams around the league for their offensive coordinator vacancies.

Stoutland is in his 10th year with the Eagles, and he’s played a major role in Jason Kelce, Lane Johnson, Evan Mathis, Brandon Brooks, and Jason Peters all making a total of 19 Pro Bowls under Stoutland.

Kelce, Johnson, Mathis, and Peters combined for 10 all-pro first teams under Stoutland.

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3 Eagles assistants make list of young NFL coaches to watch

The Philadelphia Eagles have three assistant coaches make a list of 2023 head coaching candidates to watch

The Eagles are 8-1 on the season and roaring towards back-to-back playoff berths under second-year head coach Nick Sirianni.

Regardless of the outcomes in 2022, the Philadelphia coaching staff will look significantly different in 2023.

When hiring Nick Sirianni, Philadelphia assembled one of the NFL’s youngest coaching staff, and that dynamic group will soon be broken thanks to their versatility and vast talents.

NFL.com recently looked at the top young coaches to watch for the head coaching carousel that has become an annual sensation.

Philadelphia had three assistants make a list, with two others as honorable mentions.