Official: Eagles hire new defensive coordinator and give reason why

What was originally reported on Wednesday is now confirmed: The Philadelphia Eagles have officially announced the hiring of Vic Fangio as their new defensive coordinator.The team released the following statement from Nick Sirianni:”Vic’s reputation obviously speaks for itself.

He is an excellent defender who has coached at a very high level in this league for many years. During my time with Vic, I has Seen firsthand what makes him such a great coach. – a huge knowledge of the game, passion and work ethic. I’m excited for our coaches and players to learn from him and see it for themselves..Fangio, as we know, was the the Eagles’ preferred DC candidate to replace Jonathan Gannon last year. Instead, they reached out to Sean Desai (whom they later demoted to promote Matt Patricia) when Fangio joined the Miami Dolphins.

But after just a year in Florida, Fangio is returning to his home state of Pennsylvania. Here’s his record: 4,444 4,444 4,444 The team expects Fangio to improve an Eagles defense that ranked 29th in DVOA, 29th in EPA per game and 30th in offense in 2023. Fangio clearly needs Howie’s help.

Roseman in the form of an improved staff.According to realistic expectations, it is not that the Eagles suddenly became the 1985 Bears. If they really become an elite defense? Brilliant! But at least they want to raise the level of the unit from a top five unit to a mere qualification. Combine the latter with a highly advanced offense and that formula should propel the Eagles back to the championship game.It’s January 14th, 2012.

We’re in Candlestick Park in San Francisco. Down on third-and-three with 14 seconds left, the 49ers need points to keep their playoff hopes alive — without having to roll the dice in overtime. In the meantime, the Saints can end this game with a meal and go to the NFC Championship Game itself. To understand how we got here and appreciate all that this moment represents, we need to rewind.SEE MORE SEE LESSThis is a man who was one of the most respected defensive players in the NFL.

From a May 2022 article in The Athletic titled “Vic Fangio, Modern NFL’s Most Influential DC: A Deep Dive into the System”In an interview with ESPN before the 2019 season, Sean McVay, Kyle Shanahan and Matt LaFleur were asked what the coach’s defense the most difficult to read and attack. All three highly successful signal callers responded: Vic Fangio, the Bears’ defensive coordinator from 2015-2018 and the Broncos’ first-year coach in 2019.Unlike Desai, who came to Philly for just one season. playing experience allows the Eagles to rely on Fangio to take care of the ball without extra checks or interference.If the 65-year-old does not plan to retire soon, continuity of protection is an option here.

Teams are unlikely to pursue him as a head coach due to his unsuccessful stint with the Denver Broncos.Fangio’s loan may not be foolish. Why were the Dolphins so willing to let him walk after a year in Miami? How important is it that some players weren’t sad to see him go? And to what extent has the NFL caught up with Fangio’s preferences because the system has become so expansive?In the end, though, it’s hard to argue that the Eagles should have gone a different route..