Whether it be motion, crossing routes, bubble screen, or handoffs, the Eagles must get the 2020 first-round pick involved. Start every day with our most popular content waiting in your inbox. To help the rookie acclimate to the NFL, Los Angeles' coaching staff wants to install some concepts and formations he used heavily in college. This one … Chargers offensive coordinator Shane Steichen speaks to the media before Wednesday's practice. "We've got to get these guys on the grass and rep the plays and go from there.". You want to put your guys in position to be successful. He’s always done a great job with his quarterbacks; did a great job with Philip Rivers, and did a great job with Justin Herbert this year. Follow him on Twitter: @by_JBH. So obviously Shane and I have communicated this year, bouncing ideas off each other. The Eagles on Sunday are going to interview Chargers OC Shane Steichen for the opening, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.. Steichen is one of two known candidates so far. The Philadelphia Eagles have a new offensive coordinator, and he’s fresh off of leading one of the top rookie performances in NFL history. No Ward isn’t on Allen’s level from a talent standpoint, but the volume could be there for the former quarterback if Jalen Hurts does indeed get the start at quarterback in 2021. Sign up for the Eagles Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. He previously served as an assistant coach for the San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers from 2014 to 2020, most recently as a offensive coordinator in 2020 prior to serving in the same capacity for the Eagles. Newly hired offensive coordinator Shane Steichen and quarterbacks coach, Brian Johnson will make the trip to Fargo. That approach worked well for many years due to his ability to quickly survey the field and distribute the ball, but it limited the use of play-action and other forms of misdirection that have grown in popularity in recent seasons. Philadelphia Eagles’ Dallas Goedert plays during the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Philadelphia. Recently The Athletic ranked all 32 NFL GM's base on the most expensive free-agent signings. Steichen also previously served as an assistant coach for the Cleveland Browns. Dec 6, 2020; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders (26) is tackled by Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (23) in the third quarter at Lambeau Field. Steichen, 35, originally entered the coaching ranks as an offensive assistant at Louisville in 2010 before bolting for the pros in 2011, where he served as a defensive assistant for two seasons with the then-San Diego Chargers. The Eagles have agreed to terms with former Los Angeles Chargers OC Shane Steichen to be their new offensive coordinator, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Monday, per a … Shane Steichen delivered his first press conference as the Chargers' offensive coordinator Thursday, answering many questions about his background, the transition from serving as the team's quarterbacks coach and his approach to leading the Bolts offense. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports. Regardless of which quarterback starts Week 1, the offense will have to adjust to a significantly different skill set than the one Rivers brought to the table for more than a decade. It's not his terminology. "You want to build some things around what your quarterbacks do," Steichen said. I thought he did a good job with what he had. Chargers: Shane Steichen deserves to be offensive coordinator in 2020 After taking over for fired offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt in November of the … (Shane Steichen, new Eagles OC, presided over an inconsistent offense in LA) He does run a 3-4 scheme, but with 80% nickel or dime looks, it's essentially the same thing up front so do not worry. No Eagles quarterback has ever thrown for that many yards. The Chargers have put the onus on Steichen to change that. While Taylor has played in several offenses including multiple coached by Lynn, Herbert comes from Oregon's pistol-centric scheme that included virtually no snaps under center. No easy task, but Steichen understands the importance of striking the proper balance. 1d. Longtime starting quarterback Philip Rivers departed through free agency while Tyrod Taylor became the front-runner to replace him. Eagles’ Jalen Reagor (18) breaks downfield after making a reception Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, at Lincoln Financial Field.Sports Eagles Cowboys. I hope he does actually. You could see more of Sanders, Boston Scott, or another running back utilized more in the slot and less in conventional methods or alignments. Steichen will be part of an offensive coaching staff that will look to improve an Eagles offense that finished 24th in overall offense. Lance is from the same Alma Mater of former Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz... Quincy Avery is one of the best young innovative quarterback coaches in the business, working with the likes of Deshaun Watson, Trey Lance and Jalen Hurts among others. As the Eagles embark on a roster rebuild, they'll have the benefit of employing one of the NFL's elite salary cap gurus in GM, Howie Roseman. Those were Steichen’s comments when asked about developing quarterbacks near the end of the 2020 NFL season. Dec 27, 2020; Arlington, Texas, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) runs the ball against Dallas Cowboys defensive end Aldon Smith (58) in the first quarter at AT&T Stadium. Former Chargers’ OC Shane Steichen is arriving today in Philadelphia, where he is expected to become the … According to NFL Media’s Mike Garafolo, it’s expected that Steichen will be on the list of possible replacements. (NFL: 27) Los Angeles Chargers – Offensive Coordinator: Shane Streichen. The #Eagles have agreed to terms with former #Chargers OC Shane Steichen as their new offensive coordinator, source said. North Dakota State coach Matt Entz said 30 of the NFL's 32 teams will be in attendance as well as general managers including the Chicago Bears' Ryan Pace. February 11, 2021 8:08 am Nick Sirianni is expected to call the offensive plays for the Eagles and he’ll have experienced help after naming Shane Steichen to … Please check your email for a confirmation. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports that Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator Shane Steichen will also interview for the job. Once fully implemented, the scheme will share more than a passing similarity to that of the San Francisco 49ers' Kyle Shanahan, the Los Angeles Rams' Sean McVay, and the other acolytes of Mike Shanahan, the coach under which Lynn got his NFL start. Around … Tight ends, running backs, whatever it is. Steichen and Sirianni share the same philosophies on using the running back in the passing game. Put your receivers in position for good matchups. You know, doing certain things, putting in certain things, and all that.". Chargers OC Embraces 'Fun' Aspect of Revamping Offensive System Chargers offensive coordinator Shane Steichen sees the task of redesigning the offensive system … I hope Reagor does also. He was the one who called the plays during quarterback Justin Herbert’s phenomenal rookie season. Nick Sirianni is expected to call the offensive plays for the Eagles and he’ll have experienced help after naming Shane Steichen to the position of offensive coordinator. "It was pretty wild," Steichen said. "It's been fun. Avery was asked what Hurts could do to improve on his quarterback play going forward and take his game to the next level. By Glenn Erby. USA TODAY Sports Media Group. "It's hard to take over a team in the middle of the season," Lynn said at his season-closing press conference. Rivers routinely finished at or near the top of the league in pass attempts. Steichen couldn't make those changes when he took over as play-caller in October. The Chargers offense was ninth in the NFL in yards per game and 18th in points, despite finishing 30th in yards per carry. Much like the Bears, the Chargers’ offense will be reliant on the defense. "What your quarterbacks do, let's work to their strengths and build off that. There have been discussions surrounding whether Steichen or Pep Hamilton should truly get the credit for Justin Herbert’s development as a quarterback during his rookie season. ", -- Jason B. Hirschhorn is an award-winning sports journalist and Pro Football Writers of America member. Steichen, who was the play caller for the Chargers in … I'm pleased with Shane.". Eagles hire Shane Steichen as OC (Chargers OC) Sign in to follow this . Mentioned on @NFLTotalAccess just now expect Shane Steichen to be on the #Seahawks' list for offensive coordinator. Shane Steichen (born May 11, 1985) is an American football coach who is the offensive coordinator for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). That process began in earnest back in late December following the conclusion of a disappointing 2019 campaign. Very light boxes to allow more coverage on the back end but fundamentally sound against the run game. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola). That shift presents some challenges, but it also provides an opportunity for a young assistant coach to place his stamp on the offense. The … The Philadelphia Eagles always do their due diligence on top quarterback prospects, so it shouldn't be surprising that two key members of Nick Sirianni's staff will be on the campus of North Dakota State Friday for quarterback Trey Lance's pro day. Siriani and Streichen previously worked together with the Chargers. Allen was targeted 147 times in 2020 and despite not breaking the 1,000-yard barrier, he still logged 100 catches, followed by Mike Williams and Hunter Henry, who both almost logged 100 targets as well. You'll now receive the top Eagles Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. I believe Shane Steichen may be a better offensive coordinator than he showed in L.A. due to Anthony Lynn’s pressure on him to run the ball at a higher rate. The offensive scheme should be looking good with this collaboration. And that's the same with all positions. Ultimately, we’re teachers.”. "We're putting it all in, but we've got to rep it," Steichen said. Four months have passed since Lynn made those comments, and the Chargers already look considerably different. Lynn and Steichen have dabbled with the famed Shanahan offense this season. With long time quarterback Phillip Rivers gone, Tyrod Taylor is the new starter. Steichen and Sirianni both like to focus on finding ways to create a mismatch and no one player will benefit most from a different scheme than Jalen Reagor. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports, “A lot of it is obviously getting to know him as a person, and how he learns. He did run a lot of tite fronts with the Rams, look those up if you don't know. “[Herbert is] a very smart guy, but to understand how he sees the game and how he processes information is big, and it helps you as a coach. Combined with Rivers' limited mobility, it forced the offense to look a particular way week to week. All the outside zone runs and bootlegs that you see are from Lynn’s days in Denver, playing for Mike Shanahan. The Philadelphia Eagles are hiring Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator Shane Streichen as their own OC to work under new head coach Nick Sirianni, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Media. The Eagles have agreed to terms with Shane Steichen to be their offensive coordinator, according to multiple reports. Seattle does not plan on wasting any time to fill the vacancy, and one candidate they could be eyeing is Chargers OC Shane Steichen. Herbert completed 66.6% of his passes for 4,336 yards, 31 touchdowns, 10 interceptions, and a 98.3 passer rating. Will the Eagles play less man coverage in 2021 under DC Jonathan Gannon? Roseman has come under fire lately for his selection of Jalen Hurts last April and his inability to properly evaluate draft talent. In LA, Justin Herbert relied heavily on running back Austin Eckler; who has produced just under 1,400 receiving yards over the last two seasons. With the Colts, Sirianni was able to scheme differently but effectively for both Jonathan Taylor and Nyheim Hines, as the two combined for 781 yards through the air.