The Eagles will have a new defensive coordinator next season after Jonathan Gannon stayed in Arizona, agreeing to become the next head coach of the Cardinals.
The idea was that Philadelphia would retain Gannon’s defensive principles, but head coach Nick Sirianni is saying not so fast.
During a Thursday press conference, the Eagles’ head coach said that he is “not opposed” to hiring a coordinator that will change the defensive scheme that Gannon ran during his two years with the franchise.
“I’m not opposed to changing.”
— Nick Sirianni on the next #Eagles’ DC’s scheme.
— Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) February 16, 2023
Sirianni highlighted the second-half run defense and third-down efficiency were the biggest struggles and he’ll likely look to see a more aggressive group regardless of scheme or system.
Philadelphia will target the best in-house and external candidates to keep the overall defensive success sustained with a retooled group.
