The rivalry between the Dallas Cowboys and the Philadelphia Eagles has always been intense, but recent events have added a new chapter to this storied clash.
During the offseason, Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni reached out to Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer with an interesting proposition. Sirianni was interested in interviewing Cowboys offensive coordinator Klayton Adams for Philadelphia's open offensive coordinator position.
However, Schottenheimer quickly nixed the idea. At the NFL Combine, Schottenheimer shared that Sirianni gave him a courtesy call before making a formal request, and Schottenheimer's response was direct: "Nick, don't even bother.
It's not gonna happen."
Given Adams' success in leading a top-five offense in the NFL, it's no shock that Schottenheimer was unwilling to let him go for a lateral move, especially to a rival. Despite the competitive tension, Schottenheimer noted that the two coaches ended the conversation on a friendly note, discussing their families afterward.
Interestingly, the Cowboys made a bold move of their own by hiring Eagles defensive backs coach and pass game coordinator Christian Parker as their new defensive coordinator. Since this was a promotion for Parker, the Eagles couldn't block the move, adding another layer to the rivalry.
For Sirianni, the attempt to interview Adams was part of a broader strategy. The Eagles conducted an extensive search with 17 first-round interviews and seven second-round interviews before choosing Sean Mannion as their offensive coordinator. The Eagles are optimistic about Mannion's potential to bring fresh innovation to their offense.
The Cowboys' maneuver to hire Parker won't be forgotten by the Eagles, who will undoubtedly use it as fuel in their ongoing quest to overcome their divisional rivals. As both teams gear up for the upcoming season, this rivalry is set to reach new heights.