Report: Coughlin 'Withdrawing' Name From Eagles' Coaching Job
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Well, that was short lived.
Hours after it was reported that former New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin would have an in-depth face-to-face meeting with the Eagles on Thursday, ESPN's Adam Schefter is reporting that Coughlin is withdrawing his name from consideration.
Tom Coughlin is withdrawing his name from consideration for Eagles HC job, per sources. Not the right fit.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 14, 2016
Furthermore, another report indicates there was some disagreement in who Coughlin's offensive coordinator would be.
Was told Coughlin had concerns about Eagles job, including who the OC would be. Not surprised he pulled out.
— Dan Graziano (@DanGrazianoESPN) January 14, 2016
So who will the Eagles hire? Schefter reports Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Doug Pederson is the leading candidate.
With Tom Coughlin out of the picture, the Eagles now are expected to pursue Chiefs OC Doug Pederson as their next head coach, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 14, 2016
And in a land somewhere far, far away, the San Francisco 49ers are choosing between Mike Shanahan and Chip Kelly.
49ers expected to choose between Chip Kelly and Mike Shanahan for their next HC, per league sources. Decision likely within next 24 hours.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 14, 2016