The Philadelphia Eagles’ search for a new offensive coordinator continues to narrow. Philadelphia dismissed Kevin Patullo two weeks ago after one season as offensive coordinator and primary play caller. Since then, the list of available and interested candidates has steadily shrunk. This has caused an Eagles legend to sound off about his former team’s offensive coordinator predicament.
LeSean McCoy Addresses OC Search as Candidates Exit the Process
Former Eagles running back LeSean McCoy addressed the ongoing search during a recent episode of Speakeasy. McCoy’s comments came after both Mike Kafka and Brian Daboll withdrew themselves from Eagles’ consideration and signed on as playcallers elsewhere.
“Every coach can’t coach in Philadelphia; it’s not the easiest place to be,” McCoy said on the show. “If you don’t have thick skin, you will not last.”
McCoy later echoed that point on social media, writing: “If you a soft, sensitive, scared of criticism from the fans and media when things weren’t right, Philly is not for you. Without thick skin you won’t last in Philly and that’s PLAYERS/ COACHES.”
If you a soft, sensitive , scared of criticism from the fans and media when things weren’t right Philly is not for you. Without thick skin you won’t last in Philly and that’s PLAYERS/ COACHES .. 🦅made tough https://t.co/UjIGTORNfn
— LeSean Shady Mccoy (@CutonDime25) January 29, 2026
Kafka is one of several candidates no longer available. He signed the Lions. On Wednesday, Daboll agreed to become Robert Saleh’s offensive coordinator with the Tennessee Titans. Other candidates, like Mike McDaniel, joined the Los Angeles Chargers as offensive coordinator under Jim Harbaugh. Declan Doyle withdrew from the Chicago Bears, while Charlie Weis Jr. chose to stay at LSU. Bobby Slowik accepted a promotion in Miami, Zac Robinson took the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ offensive coordinator role, and Arthur Smith accepted a position at Ohio State.
The attrition comes as the Eagles attempt to stabilize an offense that finished 16th in PFSN’s Offensive Impact (OFFi). Despite a roster built around quarterback Jalen Hurts, the unit struggled to run the ball with Saquon Barkley or hit explosive plays to receivers A.J. Brown or DeVonta Smith.
Whoever is hired next will become Hurts’ seventh offensive play caller in seven seasons, following Doug Pederson, Nick Sirianni, Shane Steichen, Brian Johnson, Kellen Moore, and Patullo. It will also mark Sirianni’s fifth offensive coordinator in six years as head coach.
Candidates still known to have been contacted or interviewed by Philadelphia include Dolphins offensive coordinator Frank Smith, Texans quarterbacks coach Jerrod Johnson, Packers quarterbacks coach Sean Mannion, Colts offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter, former Buccaneers offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard, and former Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy.
As the Eagles continue the process, McCoy’s comments reflect a reality long associated with the position. The role carries high expectations and a short leash.
