The Philadelphia Eagles are still searching for their next offensive coordinator, and let’s be honest-this hunt is starting to feel more like a scramble than a search.
Two high-profile candidates, Mike McDaniel and Zac Robinson, both took interviews with the team but ultimately decided to head in different directions. Brian Daboll, once thought to be out of the running, is apparently still lingering in the conversation, but nothing concrete has materialized. That leaves the Eagles in a bit of a bind, and suddenly, names like Mike Kafka, Jim Bob Cooter, and Declan Doyle are emerging as front-runners.
But here's where things get interesting.
There’s one name that hasn’t been mentioned in any official capacity yet-one that might sound completely out of left field, but the more you think about it, the more it kind of makes sense: Philip Rivers.
Yes, that Philip Rivers.
Before you dismiss the idea as a reach, let’s take a step back and look at the full picture. Rivers was just interviewed by the Buffalo Bills for their head coaching vacancy after they parted ways with Sean McDermott.
That’s right-head coach, not coordinator. And this isn’t just about name recognition.
Rivers recently came out of retirement to start three of the Colts' last four games during their playoff push. That’s five years removed from his last full NFL season, and he didn’t just show up-he held his own.
Why was Rivers able to step in so seamlessly? Because he already knew the playbook. Back in 2020, during his first stint with the Colts, his offensive coordinator was none other than Nick Sirianni-now the Eagles’ head coach.
And their relationship goes back even further. When Rivers was under center for the Chargers, Sirianni was his quarterbacks coach in 2014 and 2015.
In fact, Sirianni was on that Chargers staff from 2013 through 2017, meaning the two worked closely together for several seasons. That’s over a decade of familiarity between coach and quarterback-an important foundation if you're considering someone for a major leadership role on your staff.
Rivers has also stayed active in the game, coaching high school football for years and calling plays in a pro-style offense. That’s not nothing.
The system he ran with the Colts-built around a strong run game and smart decision-making-mirrors what the Eagles have leaned into with their own personnel. And while Rivers has never called plays at the NFL level, neither has Declan Doyle, who’s reportedly a serious candidate.
Sure, there are valid questions. Rivers has never held an NFL coaching title, and transitioning from high school to the pros is no small leap. But if you’re looking for someone who understands the game, commands respect in the locker room, and already has a deep connection with the head coach, Rivers checks a lot of boxes.
He’s known as a fiery competitor, a film junkie, and one of the best pre-snap minds of his generation. He’s also media-savvy, which matters in a city like Philadelphia, where the pressure is relentless and the questions come hard and fast. Rivers wouldn’t be rattled by the spotlight.
At this point, the Eagles’ search has already ventured into unconventional territory. So why not go a little further? Bringing in Rivers might not be the safe, traditional choice-but it could be the bold one that reenergizes the team and its fan base heading into 2026.
Desperation? Maybe. But sometimes the best decisions come when you’re willing to think outside the playbook.