Eagles OC Search: Daboll’s Options, Philly’s Patience, and a Crowded Coaching Market
The Eagles are deep into their search for a new offensive coordinator, and one name that’s been floating around the league is Brian Daboll. But according to multiple sources, Daboll has his eyes set on something bigger: the head coaching job in Buffalo. If that doesn’t materialize, Tennessee could be his next stop, where he’s expected to step in as offensive coordinator for Cam Ward and the Titans.
Let’s unpack that.
Buffalo makes a lot of sense for Daboll. He already has a history there - his previous stint as the Bills’ offensive coordinator helped shape Josh Allen into one of the NFL’s elite quarterbacks and ultimately landed Daboll the Giants' head coaching job.
Returning to Buffalo, this time as the head coach, would be a full-circle moment and a chance to work with a roster that’s built to win now. A few roster tweaks and that team could be right back in the Super Bowl conversation.
But if that door doesn’t open, Tennessee offers a different kind of opportunity. It’s not the flashiest job, but it’s stable.
You’ve got a young quarterback in Cam Ward, a brand-new coaching staff, and a division - the AFC South - that doesn’t exactly dominate national headlines. There’s less pressure, fewer expectations, and more room to build something without the constant spotlight.
For a coach looking to reset or recalibrate, that’s not a bad landing spot.
As for Philadelphia, the speculation is already swirling - and it’s easy to jump to conclusions. Some are quick to frame this as a sign that candidates are hesitant to work with Jalen Hurts or Nick Sirianni. But let’s pump the brakes on that narrative.
The reality is, this year’s coaching carousel is spinning faster than usual. There are a ton of vacancies - both head coaching and coordinator roles - and that gives candidates leverage they rarely have.
It’s an employee’s market right now. Coaches can afford to be selective, and that’s exactly what we’re seeing.
For the Eagles, that means playing the long game. They’re not just looking for a name - they’re looking for the right fit. Someone who can maximize Jalen Hurts’ skill set, reinvigorate an offense that sputtered down the stretch, and mesh with a coaching staff that’s already under a microscope after a disappointing finish to the season.
The process is still unfolding, and while Daboll may not be headed to Philly, the Eagles are keeping their options open in a market that’s as competitive as it’s been in years.