McDermott to Philly speculation already starting

[Mr. Scot]

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Lurie is very familiar with McDermott from his time in Philadelphia. McDermott spent 12 years with the Eagles but got a raw deal in his stint as defensive coordinator. He learned under Jim Johnson but wasn't able to immediately duplicate his predecessor's success and was fired. That said, he immediately landed in Carolina under Ron Rivera, another member of the Andy Reid coaching tree.

Now, in his fifth season as Carolina's defensive coordinator, McDermott has turned the Panthers' defense into championship unit. It's been some time since the Eagles had one of those.

Before being let go, McDermott had a long career with the Eagles and was well liked.

Now that he's had time to build a resume' elsewhere, a 'homecoming' of sorts seems like a very viable option.

 

[top dawg]

I'd hate to lose him, but that's the nature of the beast. Rivera knows defense, so I would suspect that he already has someone in mind if Derm gets rewarded for his outstanding time as a Panther.

[Gin and Juice]

I may be in the minority, but McDermott going to Philly may turn out to be a blessing. I'm not gonna knock the work he has done, but truthfully, I would love to see Gettleman operate at finding a coordinator. I think Singletary could make our D better

[Ship]

I could see him taking AJ Klein with him... maybe some others.

[Mr. Scot]

Just now, carolina-chuck2 said:

Well, it's not like he's taking Luke, TD, KK, etc with him. 

No, but he could very well take some assistants with him (from either side of the ball).

[csx]

Just now, Gin and Juice said:

I may be in the minority, but McDermott going to Philly may turn out to be a blessing. I'm not gonna knock the work he has done, but truthfully, I would love to see Gettleman operate at finding a coordinator. I think Singletary could make our D better

Gettlemen doesn't choose coordinators, Rivera does. Wilks is already on the roster.

[Kevin Greene]

You can talk to him Philly, after February 7. He's busy until then.

[Kevin Greene]

1 minute ago, Gin and Juice said:

I may be in the minority, but McDermott going to Philly may turn out to be a blessing. I'm not gonna knock the work he has done, but truthfully, I would love to see Gettleman operate at finding a coordinator. I think Singletary could make our D better

Singletary, dear God no.

[Mr. Scot]

1 minute ago, Gin and Juice said:

I may be in the minority, but McDermott going to Philly may turn out to be a blessing. I'm not gonna knock the work he has done, but truthfully, I would love to see Gettleman operate at finding a coordinator. I think Singletary could make our D better

It's generally accepted that Steve Wilks gets the DC job if McDermott goes.

Wilks was Rivera's first choice but the Chargers wouldn't give permission to interview him.

[Mr. Scot]

Here's a scenario that won't make me popular, but is a real possibility.

McDermott gets hired as Eagles head coach, and asks Ricky Proehl to be his offensive coordinator.

The Panthers could block it if Proehl is under contract, but nobody has any info on the contract status of coaches.

[caatfan]

If he gets the offer I hope he's still pissed about getting canned and sticks around another year. HC offers don't happen too often though, and he was there a long time, so realistically I don't see him turning the job down. 

12 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

McDermott gets hired as Eagles head coach, and asks Ricky Proehl to be his offensive coordinator.

Another potential reason I selfishly hope they offer someone else.

[Zaximus]

Did they not watch the last two games?  I'm not that worried.  I think Rivera has his hand in the defense enough to where this wouldn't be huge.   

And I doubt Proehl is going anywhere.  Outside of this message board no one else thinks he's that amazing.  

[Toker Smurf]

Wilks has good experience. He was a College defensive coordinator and even head coach for a year, I'd feel good about promoting him. Offense would be my concern. If Shula were to leave, neither Dorsey or Proehl have coaching experience other than with the Panthers. Not saying they couldn't be successful but no experience calling plays and under a defensive coach like Rivera. Would we go outside the organization and risk bigger changes? I do think the consistency has benefited Cam.

[panthers55]

Don't know McDermott would go to Philly after how they screwed him over before. Plus given the recent firing of Kelly after only a few years would make me wonder if I would be given the time to turn everything around. They might want him but I wouldn't be too excited to take that job.