The Chicago Bears may have missed the postseason, but their coaching staff is drawing plenty of attention around the league - and not without good reason. One name generating buzz is offensive coordinator Declan Doyle, who’s now on the radar of the Philadelphia Eagles as they search for their next OC.
Per reports, the Eagles have officially requested to interview Doyle for the position. And this isn’t just a lateral move.
While he held the offensive coordinator title in Chicago, Doyle didn’t call plays - that responsibility belonged to Ben Johnson. In Philly, Doyle would get the keys to the offense, a chance to shape and steer a unit that still has the bones of a contender.
Doyle, just 30 years old, is part of a new generation of coaches blending fresh perspective with high-level experience. The Bears brought him in last offseason as part of Johnson’s carefully constructed staff - a mix of rising minds and seasoned vets. And even though he wasn’t dialing up plays on Sundays, Doyle had a significant hand in the development of the Bears’ offensive scheme and worked closely with rookie quarterback Caleb Williams.
That kind of behind-the-scenes influence matters. Developing a No. 1 overall pick is no small task, and Doyle was instrumental in helping lay the foundation for Williams’ transition to the NFL. His work in Chicago built on a solid resume: before joining the Bears, he spent time under Sean Payton, first as an offensive assistant with the New Orleans Saints (2019-2022), then as the tight ends coach in Denver (2023-24) with the Broncos.
Now, with the Eagles potentially offering him a chance to run his own offense, Doyle could be stepping into the next big chapter of his coaching career.
He’s not the only Bears assistant drawing interest this offseason. Running backs coach Eric Bieniemy is heading back to Kansas City to take over as offensive coordinator, while defensive backs coach and passing game coordinator Al Harris is being considered for defensive coordinator roles with both the Green Bay Packers and Washington Commanders.
It’s clear that Chicago’s staff - despite the team’s on-field struggles - has become a proving ground for coaching talent. And if Doyle does land in Philadelphia, he’ll be walking into a high-pressure, high-upside situation with a chance to leave his mark on one of the league’s most intriguing offenses.