Why Is No One Taking the Eagles' Offensive Coordinator Job? The NFL's Most Loaded Yet Least Wanted Opening
On paper, it looks like a dream gig. Jalen Hurts at quarterback.
A skill group that includes Saquon Barkley, DeVonta Smith, and-pending trade rumors-A.J. Brown.
One of the league’s most respected offensive lines when healthy, anchored by Lane Johnson, Jordan Mailata, Landon Dickerson, and Cam Jurgens. A general manager in Howie Roseman who’s known for pulling off roster magic like it’s second nature.
So why, exactly, is the Eagles’ offensive coordinator job still sitting vacant?
That’s the question echoing through Philadelphia right now. Three high-profile names-Mike McDaniel, Brian Daboll, and Zac Robinson-have all interviewed for the role.
None have taken it. And according to a recent ranking of the top offensive coordinator openings in the NFL, the Eagles' job landed at the very bottom of the list.
That’s right. Dead last.
ESPN’s Ben Solak summed it up with a colorful comparison: “This job has been the equivalent of the Defense Against the Dark Arts job at Hogwarts, with a new coach occupying the role in each of the past four seasons.” And he's not wrong.
The Eagles have cycled through offensive coordinators like most teams cycle through backup tight ends. It’s been a revolving door, and that kind of instability raises red flags for candidates looking for a long-term opportunity.
The biggest issue? Expectations.
Philadelphia isn’t just a football town-it’s a pressure cooker. The Eagles have been to multiple Super Bowls in the Jalen Hurts era, and the standard is sky-high.
Coordinators aren’t just asked to keep the offense humming-they’re expected to innovate, elevate, and win. Immediately.
Now throw in the uncertainty surrounding A.J. Brown.
Trade rumors have been swirling for weeks, and if that situation deteriorates further, the offensive puzzle becomes a lot harder to solve. Brown’s presence changes how defenses line up, how Hurts reads the field, and how the entire offense flows.
If he's gone, that’s a massive piece missing from the equation.
And then there’s Hurts himself. While he’s proven to be one of the most dynamic quarterbacks in the league, there are still questions about how much he’s willing-or able-to adapt.
Would he embrace a new scheme? Is he ready to run more, if that’s what the offense demands?
And how many times can you ask a franchise quarterback to learn a new system before the constant change starts to chip away at his effectiveness?
There’s also the looming shadow of Lane Johnson’s potential retirement. When healthy, Johnson is still one of the best right tackles in football.
But if he hangs it up, that’s a leadership void and a protection issue all in one. And while the Eagles have depth, replacing a future Hall of Famer is never plug-and-play.
Still, it’s hard to look at this job and call it a bad one. Roseman’s presence alone makes it attractive.
Few GMs are more aggressive or more capable of building around their coordinator’s vision. If a coach wants a certain type of receiver, a specific blocking scheme, or a new wrinkle in the run game, Roseman has the track record of making it happen.
The Eagles don’t rebuild-they reload.
So, is the Eagles’ OC job really as undesirable as it’s being made out to be?
It depends on your appetite for pressure. This isn’t a soft landing spot for a young coach looking to grow into a role.
It’s a high-stakes, high-reward opportunity that demands results, fast. It’s not about whether the job is good-it’s about whether the right coach is ready to step into a situation where the margin for error is razor-thin.
Philadelphia has the pieces. The talent is there.
The front office is aggressive. But until the Eagles find someone willing to take on the challenge-and stick around long enough to build something sustainable-the OC position will remain one of the league’s most puzzling vacancies.
The job isn’t cursed. It’s just not for the faint of heart.