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Philadelphia Eagles officially announce hiring of Nick Sirianni as head coach

Philadelphia Eagles officially announce Nick Sirianni as head coach

On Sunday morning, Nick Sirianni was named the 21st full-time head coach in the history of the Philadelphia Eagles.

Sirianni is the fifth head coach hired by Lurie and he comes to Philadelphia to begin his head coaching career just like the four previous coaches before him.

Sirianni played a major role in putting the Colts game plan together and he joins the Eagles after previously working with Reich in San Diego where he was a wide receivers coach and Reich was the offensive coordinator.

He’ll now be charged with doing for franchise quarterback Carson Wentz, what Reich was able to do during the 2017 season in which the Eagles star almost won league MVP.

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Eagles officially hire Nick Sirianni as new HC

Sirianni is officially the new HC.

The Philadelphia Eagles officially hired former Indianapolis Colts offensive coordinator Nick Sirianni to be their new head coach, the team announced Sunday.

Though the reports came out earlier this week, it took a few days for both sides to agree on a deal. That part is behind them, though, and Sirianni will begin building his staff in Philly.

That part seems to be underway, and it’s had a direct impact on the Colts and their staff.

Sirianni brought with him former Colts defensive backs coach Jonathan Gannon, who will serve as the defensive coordinator under Sirianni. Gannon had interviews with the Chicago Bears and Los Angeles Chargers for their vacant defensive coordinator roles and likely would have been the favorite if Matt Eberflus goes to Houston.

Sirianni also brought over Kevin Patullo from the Colts’ staff. Patullo was the wide receivers coach for two seasons (2018-2019) and then worked in the newly-created position as the Pass Game Specialist during the 2020 season.

Replacing Sirianni on the Colts’ staff is quarterbacks coach Marcus Brady. He will be serving as the offensive coordinator under Frank Reich.

It should be expected that a few more assistants could follow Sirianni to Philly if it means an upgrade for them and their careers.

But the news is official with Sirianni taking on his first head coach job in the NFL as Frank Reich’s coaching tree planted its first seed.

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Eagles agree to deal with Colts DBs coach Jonathan Gannon to be new defensive coordinator

Eagles agree to deal with Colts DBs coach Jonathan Gannon to be new DC

The Philadelphia Eagles have added another coach to the staff as first reported by Michael Lombardi, Colts defensive backs/cornerbacks coach Jonathan Gannon is heading to Philadelphia to become Sirianni’s defensive coordinator.

Gannon spent three years in Indianapolis coaching and he’s become a sought-after defensive coordinator candidate, drawing interest from Atlanta and the Los Angeles Rams before Sirianni landed the job in Philadelphia.

During his time in Indianapolis, Gannon has received praise from players and coaches alike.

Gannon helped former Vikings and current Colts cornerback Xavier Rhodes return to Pro Bowl form.

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Report: Eagles to hire Colts DBs coach Jonathan Gannon as DC

Jonathan Gannon gets an external promotion.

The Philadelphia Eagles are reportedly hiring Indianapolis Colts defensive backs coach Jonathan Gannon to be their new defensive coordinator, per Michael Lombardi.

This was to be somewhat expected after Colts former offensive coordinator Nick Sirianni took the job to be the next head coach for the Eagles. It should be expected that a few assistants will follow him to Philly.

Gannon had been a candidate for several teams this offseason. The Colts would have been one of them if current defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus gets the job with the Houston Texans.

Gannon also had interviews with the Chicago Bears and Los Angeles Chargers to be their defensive coordinator. However, it seems Sirianni gave him a strong enough offer to move to the east coast and the NFC East.

Gannon has been a strong influence in the secondary for the Colts over the last three seasons. He played a major role in the bounce-back season for Xavier Rhodes while helping develop players like Kenny Moore, Khari Willis, George Odum and Julian Blackmon.

The Colts replaced Sirianni with former quarterbacks coach Marcus Brady, who will now be the offensive coordinator. It seems they will also have to find a new defensive backs coach with Gannon getting an opportunity in Philly.

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Jonathan Gannon emerges as favorite for the Eagles defensive coordinator job

Colts defensive backs coach Jonathan Gannon is favorite to become Eagles defensive coordinator

Colts defensive backs coach Jonathan Gannon is the favorite to become the Eagles defensive coordinator, according to multiple sources.

On Thursday, the Eagles hired Colts offensive coordinator Nick Sirianni as their head coach.

If the Eagles do land Gannon it will be a huge signing. He has worked with Sirianni for the past three seasons and has produced four top-10 pass defenses in seven years.

The Eagles finished 19th in the NFL in passing yards allowed averaging 363.1 yards per game.

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Report: The Bears are losing RB coach Charles London to the Falcons

The Chicago Bears are looking at replacing more than one member of Matt Nagy’s coaching staff this offseason.

The Chicago Bears are looking at replacing more than one member of Matt Nagy’s coaching staff this offseason. While the Bears are currently searching for Chuck Pagano’s replacement at defensive coordinator, Chicago is due to lose a couple of offensive coaches.

According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the Atlanta Falcons are expected to hire Bears running backs coach Charles London. London would join new head coach Arthur Smith’s coaching staff as quarterbacks coach.

London isn’t the only coach the Falcons are taking from the Bears. Passing coordinator Dave Ragone is expected to join Atlanta as their new offensive coordinator, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

There have also been rumblings of defensive line coach Jay Rodgers leaving Chicago for the Los Angeles Chargers, where he would reunite with former Bears outside linebackers coach and new Chargers head coach Brandon Staley.

That would leave the Bears with four openings on staff, including defensive coordinator. Chicago has interviewed several candidates already, including Indianapolis Colts defensive backs coach Jonathan Gannon, former New York Giants and Arizona Cardinals defensive coordinator James Bettcher and Bears legend Mike Singletary.

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Chargers making defensive coaching staff changes

Changes are occurring to the defensive coaching staff, but it’s been a bit quiet on offense.

The Chargers filled the head coaching position with Brandon Staley this past Sunday, and now the 38-year old is hard at work to bring in his coaching staff.

Former Bears defensive line coach Jay Rodgers is joining Los Angeles in a role that has yet to be announced. Rodgers worked with Staley on the Bears’ staff in 2017-18 when Staley coached the team’s outside linebackers.

Rodgers was the top internal candidate for Chicago’s defensive coordinator vacancy. In 2018, Rodgers helped the unit finish No. 1 in run defense.

Following that move, NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero reported that Staley is brining in former Rams assistant head coach/linebackers coach Joe Barry as defensive passing game coordinator and linebackers coach.

This won’t mark the first time that Barry has been with the Bolts. He served as the team’s linebackers coach from 2011-2014 under Norv Turner and Mike McCoy.

Now, the Chargers have a defensive coordinator spot to fill, which could be occupied by Colts defensive backs coach Jonathan Gannon or Broncos defensive backs coach Renaldo Hill, both of whom will interview for the position.

The coaching staff on the defensive side of the ball is steadily coming along. As for the offense, it’s been a bit quiet. Los Angeles requested to interview Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O’Connell for the same role, but the team was denied.

Report: Chargers to interview Jonathan Gannon for vacant DC role

Jonathan Gannon getting a look from LA.

The Los Angeles Chargers are reportedly interviewing Indianapolis Colts defensive backs coach Jonathan Gannon for their vacant defensive coordinator job, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

After the Chargers decided to hire Brandon Staley, former Rams defensive coordinator, over Matt Eberflus, it was expected that Gannon could be getting some looks from other teams to be their defensive coordinator.

Gannon also spoke with the Chicago Bears about their defensive coordinator job, which would be replacing former Colts head coach Chuck Pagano, who announced his retirement from the NFL last week.

Gannon is very popular within the Colts organization. He was a big reason Xavier Rhodes enjoyed a comeback season in 2020 and has done well with the developments of safeties Khari Willis and Julian Blackmon.

The Colts have a few assistant coaches up for jobs and it seems now they need to watch out for Gannon heading to the West Coast.

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Report: Bears DL coach Jay Rodgers expected to depart for Chargers

With the Bears in the midst of a search for a new defensive coordinator, they’ll also be in the hunt for a new defensive line coach.

With the Chicago Bears in the midst of a search for a new defensive coordinator to replace a retired Chuck Pagano, it sounds like they’ll also be in the hunt for a new defensive line coach.

According to the Chicago Tribune’s Brad Biggs, defensive line coach Jay Rodgers is expected to reunite with former Bears outside linebackers coach Brandon Staley, who was hired as the head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers. Biggs didn’t specify the specific role, but it could be defensive coordinator.

Rodgers has overseen some impressive defensive line units and has been integral in the development of the likes of Eddie Goldman, Bilal Nichols, Roy Robertson-Harris and Nick Williams, among others.

It was previously reported that passing game coordinator Dave Ragone could be headed to the Atlanta Falcons, where he’s a favorite to land the offensive coordinator role under new head coach Arthur Smith.

Also according to Biggs, Bears running backs coach Charles London could also be headed to the Falcons.

The Bears are currently searching for a defensive coordinator to succeed Pagano, and they’ve already conducted some interviews. According to The Athletic, Chicago has interviewed former Arizona Cardinals and New York Giants defensive coordinator James Bettcher, Indianapolis Colts defensive backs coach Jonathan Gannon and Bears legend Mike Singletary for defensive coordinator this week.

Rodgers, along with safeties coach Sean Desai, was once thought to be a favorite in-house candidate to land the defensive coordinator position, but that doesn’t sound likely now.

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Report: Bears interviewed Mike Singletary for defensive coordinator position

According to The Athletic, Chicago interviewed former defensive legend Mike Singletary for their vacant defensive coordinator position.

The Chicago Bears are on the hunt for their next defensive coordinator following Chuck Pagano’s retirement, and there have been several intriguing candidates. But none more intriguing than a former Super Bowl champion that knows a thing or two about great defenses.

Chicago has interviewed Bears legend Mike Singletary for their defensive coordinator vacancy, according to The Athletic’s Adam Jahns.

Singletary played his entire 11-year career with the Bears from 1981-92. Singletary hasn’t coached in the NFL since 2016, when he served as a defensive assistant for the Los Angeles Rams.

Singletary first got his coaching start as linebackers coach for the Baltimore Ravens before  spent several years in San Francisco, where he served as assistant head coach and linebackers coach with the 49ers from 2005-08. Singletary also served as San Francisco’s interim head coach in 2008 before being promoted to head coach from 2009-10.

Then in 2011, Singletary reunited with former teammate Leslie Frazier in Minnesota, where he served as his special assistant and coached the linebackers from 2011-13.

According to Jahns, the Bears interviewed Indianapolis Colts defensive backs coach Jonathan Gannon on Tuesday and James Bettcher on Monday for the defensive coordinator vacancy.

It’s also reported that defensive line coach Jay Rodgers and safeties coach Sean Desai are the favorite in-house candidates to succeed Pagano as defensive coordinator.

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