The Philadelphia Eagles are deep into their search for a new offensive coordinator, and the process is heating up. With two interviews already in the books and more on the way, it’s clear the front office is casting a wide net-and they’re prioritizing experience.
So far, Zac Robinson and Mike Kafka have sat down with the team, both bringing different flavors of offensive philosophy and quarterback development to the table. But now, another familiar name is entering the mix: Jim Bob Cooter.
The Eagles have officially requested to interview Cooter, who’s currently serving as the offensive coordinator for the Indianapolis Colts. He’s been in that role for the past three seasons under head coach Shane Steichen, a name Philly fans know well from his time guiding the Eagles' offense not long ago.
For those keeping score, this wouldn’t be Cooter’s first connection to the Eagles. He was a consultant for the team back in 2021 during Nick Sirianni’s debut season as head coach.
And if you go further back, he and Sirianni were both on the Kansas City Chiefs’ staff in 2012. There’s a history here-and that kind of familiarity could go a long way in a high-pressure, results-driven environment like Philly.
Cooter’s resume includes a stint as offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions from 2016 to 2018, and more recently, he worked under Doug Pederson in Jacksonville as the Jaguars’ passing game coordinator. That’s a lot of crossover with Eagles DNA-Pederson, Steichen, Sirianni-all coaches who’ve left their mark on this organization in one way or another.
If the Eagles do go with Cooter, it wouldn’t just be about a reunion. It would be about fit.
He knows the personnel. He understands the offensive identity this team has been building.
That kind of institutional knowledge can be a serious edge, especially when you’re trying to maximize a roster that’s still built to compete.
Looking at what Cooter’s done in Indianapolis, it’s easy to see why the Eagles are interested. The Colts’ offense leaned heavily on a dominant ground game, with Jonathan Taylor nearly hitting the 1,600-yard mark in 2025. That kind of production speaks not just to talent, but to a system that knows how to scheme for success in the trenches.
And don’t overlook the passing game either. The Colts finished eighth in the league through the air, with Daniel Jones and Philip Rivers leading the charge.
That’s no small feat considering the challenges that come with quarterback transitions. Cooter’s ability to adapt and get the most out of his signal-callers is something the Eagles are no doubt paying attention to.
What’s becoming clear through this search is that the Eagles are leaning into experience. These aren’t just up-and-comers-they’re proven coaches who’ve been in the fire and know how to build and run an offense. With the pressure always on in Philadelphia, and expectations sky-high, that kind of poise and pedigree is exactly what the team needs as it looks to reset and reload on the offensive side of the ball.
The interviews are ongoing, and the candidate pool is growing. But one thing’s for sure: the Eagles are being deliberate, and they’re making sure whoever steps into the OC role is ready to hit the ground running.