Eagles Scramble for Next OC, Eyeing Young Bear Declan Doyle - Potential Replacement for Patullo
The Philadelphia Eagles are in a heated search for their new offensive coordinator, and it appears they're throwing caution to the wind by targeting young Chicago Bears coach Declan Doyle. According to an ESPN report, the Eagles have requested to interview Doyle, who became the NFL's youngest OC just last off-season when he was hired by Bears head coach Ben Johnson.
Doyle's lack of experience as a play-caller might raise some eyebrows among fans and pundits alike, but it's clear that this 28-year-old has made a name for himself in the coaching ranks. He spent three seasons as an offensive assistant under Sean Payton in New Orleans before moving to Denver as tight ends coach last year.
While Doyle doesn't have any experience calling plays, his background working under Payton and Johnson is undeniably attractive. The two are renowned for their success with balanced offenses that incorporate a mix of run-pass ratios and diverse pass concepts.
The Bears' recent season was nothing short of impressive, with Doyle's team going 11-5 to secure the NFC North title. However, their Divisional Round loss to the Rams last Sunday might have raised some concerns about whether Doyle is truly ready for a top-tier role in the NFL.
This move could be seen as a calculated risk by the Eagles, who've struggled to find a successful OC in the past. Both Nick Sirianni and Kevin Patullo were first-time play callers hired in the past five seasons and only lasted one season before being let go.
Doyle's untested nature might raise questions about his ability to lead an offense, but it's undeniable that this young coach has already made a name for himself as a rising talent in the NFL coaching ranks.
The Philadelphia Eagles are in a heated search for their new offensive coordinator, and it appears they're throwing caution to the wind by targeting young Chicago Bears coach Declan Doyle. According to an ESPN report, the Eagles have requested to interview Doyle, who became the NFL's youngest OC just last off-season when he was hired by Bears head coach Ben Johnson.
Doyle's lack of experience as a play-caller might raise some eyebrows among fans and pundits alike, but it's clear that this 28-year-old has made a name for himself in the coaching ranks. He spent three seasons as an offensive assistant under Sean Payton in New Orleans before moving to Denver as tight ends coach last year.
While Doyle doesn't have any experience calling plays, his background working under Payton and Johnson is undeniably attractive. The two are renowned for their success with balanced offenses that incorporate a mix of run-pass ratios and diverse pass concepts.
The Bears' recent season was nothing short of impressive, with Doyle's team going 11-5 to secure the NFC North title. However, their Divisional Round loss to the Rams last Sunday might have raised some concerns about whether Doyle is truly ready for a top-tier role in the NFL.
This move could be seen as a calculated risk by the Eagles, who've struggled to find a successful OC in the past. Both Nick Sirianni and Kevin Patullo were first-time play callers hired in the past five seasons and only lasted one season before being let go.
Doyle's untested nature might raise questions about his ability to lead an offense, but it's undeniable that this young coach has already made a name for himself as a rising talent in the NFL coaching ranks.
. They're gonna go with some young blood instead of trying to stick with what worked last year, you know? Declan Doyle might not have loads of experience under his belt, but he's working with a great coach in Ben Johnson and Sean Payton, two masters at putting together balanced offenses 
. Plus, the Bears went 11-5 last season, which is no joke! They're definitely trying to make a statement here and I'm all for it 
. It'll be interesting to see how Doyle handles the pressure, but I think he's got potential 
. The eagles could use a shakeup, and this might just be the spark they need 
I mean, Doyle's got some great credentials, working under Payton and Johnson, but calling plays without any experience is a big leap. What if he gets it all wrong? The Bears' loss to the Rams might have raised some concerns about his readiness... I think this move could be a bold gamble by the Eagles. Will they take a chance on an untested coach who's only got youth on their side? 
about this news! The Eagles are finally thinking outside the box and targeting someone who is actually young and fresh. Declan Doyle might not have all the experience, but his background working under Payton and Johnson is insane 
. I mean can you imagine having those two coaches as mentors? It's like getting a PhD in offense just by being around them 
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. I'm all for taking a risk and giving this young coach a shot 
. Bring it on! 
. The Bears went 11-5 last season, which is crazy considering they were probably underdogs in most games 
? It'll be interesting to see what happens if he gets the job, but I'm not gonna lie, I'm kinda rooting for him 
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. The fact that he only 28 is insane – youth is not always a bad thing! 
He's gotta prove himself of course, but if anyone can do it, it's this young dude 
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what do you guys think about this move tho?
. Doyle might not have a ton of experience as a play-caller, but he's already shown some impressive skills as an assistant coach.
Plus, the Eagles have struggled to find a decent OC in ages, so they're basically taking a shot in the dark here.
. It's not ideal that he's young and hasn't called plays before, but Doyle's got some great credentials and the Bears' offense was pretty impressive last season 
. The Bears' 11-5 record last season was no fluke, and it will be interesting to see how Doyle adapts to the higher stakes in the NFL 
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. Doyle's background working under Payton and Johnson is straight fire 
They're looking at someone who just got done calling plays at 28, which is crazy!