Kellen Moore has officially been named as the new head coach of the New Orleans Saints. Who should the Eagles hire to replace Moore?
Joe Giglio listed five potential replacements for Moore on his WIP Daily Podcast.
1. Kevin Patullo (age 43) - Currently the Eagles' passing game coordinator and has been with Nick Sirianni since 2018 when they joined the Indianapolis Colts together.
2. Doug Nussmeier (age 54) - Currently Eagles' QB coach, but chance he goes with Kellen Moore to the Saints; His son is the LSU starting quarterback.
3. Scott Tolzien (age 37): Former QB. Currently the Cowboys' QB coach in 2023 and 2024 and was an assistant under Kellen Moore in Dallas.
4. Josh McCown (age 45): Currently the Vikings' QB coach and former Eagles QB.
5. Matt Nagy (age 46): Currently the Chiefs' OC. He is from Dunellen, NJ and went to the University of Delaware.
Moore signed with the Eagles this past offseason to be their offensive coordinator after spending 2023 as the LA Chargers' OC. Moore was the Cowboys' offensive coordinator from 2019-2022.
The Eagles were 8th in the NFL in total yards per game and 7th in the NFL in points per game this season under Moore. Philadelphia, with Saquon Barkley and an elite offensive line, finished 2nd in the NFL in rushing yards per game (179.3 yards/game) and of course, won the Super Bowl.