Philadelphia Eagles Continue to Search for Coach after Tom Coughlin Drops Out

By Cheri Cheng - 14 Jan '16 15:17PM

The Philadelphia Eagles were starting to get very serious about bringing in former New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin until Coughlin took his name out of the consideration.

ESPN's Adam Schefter, who initially reported that the Eagles "have turned their attention" to Coughlin, 69, after they lost out on Ben McAdoo, is now reporting that Coughlin no longer wants the position.

Talks of a contract between the Eagles and Coughlin had reportedly intensified since Wednesday, but before any deal can be finalized, Schefter stated that both sides have some "issues" to sort out. Coughlin interviewed with the Eagles on Monday. Both sides were expected to meet again on Thursday.

The Eagles have also expressed interest in Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Doug Pederson, who they would not be able to officially hire until the Chiefs' postseason is over. They have also interviewed Pat Shurmer and Duce Staley.

The Eagles fired their head coach, Chip Kelly a few days before the season-ender against the Giants.

Coughlin, who resigned from his post after the Giants failed to make it to the playoffs, was also approached by the San Francisco 49ers. The team, according to ESPN's Dan Graziano, presented an offer on Tuesday that impressed Coughlin. The offer, however, has now gone to former Eagles head coach Chip Kelly.

Coughlin's future as a head coach in NFL is very unclear. Although Coughlin stated that he did not have plans to retire from coaching so soon, getting a coaching position with a strong support staff could be difficult. McAdoo, who worked with Coughlin as the Giants offensive coordinator, is expected to be the next head coach for the Giants.

Coughlin has a 102-90 record with the Giants from 2004 through to 2015. Prior to joining the Giants, he coached for the Jacksonville Jaguars. His overall record in the NFL is 320-170.