Bradley, McCoy free, but -- Brian Billick?
Two NFL assiistants the Eagles have interviewed, Seattle defensive coordinator Gus Bradley and Denver offensive coordinator Mike McCoy, are free to take NFL jobs, with their teams losing this weekend.
Bradley, McCoy free, but -- Brian Billick?
Les Bowen
Two NFL assiistants the Eagles have interviewed, Seattle defensive coordinator Gus Bradley and Denver offensive coordinator Mike McCoy, are free to take NFL jobs, with their teams losing this weekend.
But the Eagles' trudge toward a new coach took a bizarre twist Sunday with the report from CSNPhilly.com's Reuben Frank that the team last week interviewed former Ravens coach Brian Billick. Billick was working as the analyst Sunday on FOX's broadcast of the Seattle-Atlanta game, and Eagles fans were among many across the country chuckling at his misstatements and bizarre opinions -- until they heard he might be their next coach.
At one point, Billick went on an extended riff about how Seattle might not go for it on fourth down near the Falcons'' goalline, because a field goal would make it a two-score game. But the Seahawks had just picked up a first down, and they trailed by 20 points.
The Eagles interviewed McCoy last Sunday, the day before Frank says they interviewed Billick. They interviewed Bradley Saturday.
As tends to happen when your team loses a playoff game, neither McCoy nor Bradley covered himself in glory this weekend, but the problems of the Seattle defense seemed to have more to do with physical mismatches than with scheme or gameplan. McCoy must bear some of the brunt of an extremely conservative approach to the end of the game by Denver, which helped Baltimore come back to tie and then win in the second overtime.
Billick led the Ravens to the Super Bowl title following the 2000 season. No Super Bowl-winning coach has ever gone to another team and won again.
Comments (65)
Billick is a joke, he does not even know what the score of the game he is watching is...Eagles don't need another clueless moron who also loves the loser Vick..oh wait, maybe fantasy football geek Jeffrey Lurie who gave Vick $100 million wants Billick as offense coordinator to coach the awful Vick....pathetic.— jim35- Please stop saying they gave Vick 100 million. He never will see that money. And there is so much that ones on behind the scenes....you have no clue who they like or don't like. No clue who they have or haven't spoken with at all.... — cdedrick05
- Eagles "braintrust" demonstrates cluelessness of bliblical proportions!— markj.
- More like CHEAPNESS. Persistently 40 million under the cap, Lurie pocket money. No loyalty to the star players etc etc. No one wants what the Eagles are selling it just won't get told by the tight knit group that protects this organization. Wake up people. It ain't about winning here and never has been. Follow the Benjamins baby.
— DUDESKINS - I sure would rush to be a coach for this brilliant fan base, why wouldn't Brian Billick, whose IQ is over 140, think that he could out-smart Eagle fans?!— BirdinParadise
- For what the hell pick a damn coach before you settle on morningwig. Bradley! Or Gruden your tails are tucked under save face and hire Bradley!— zbeachigo
Comment removed.- Billick is Andy Reid's best friend and lackey.....Lurie loves Reid for 14 years, now wants Andy Reid's clone.......Billick is Andy Reid all over again.— jim35
- If they are dumb enough to hire this clown.... It will set the franchise back and infuriate the fan base. I'd be disgusted.— Jordan F. Arena
- Dear 'Expert' Couch Potatoes... Brian Billick won a Super Bowl. We would be lucky to get him. Or, Jon Gruden. Let's get a proven winner here and let other teams try coordinators out.— tomficara
- Was a favor, Andy asked Jeff to interview Brian to get Brian's name out there as a potential viable HC candidate...not a serious candidate for Eagles.— JBP
- lol. well if billick becomes the eagles coach, i hope he remembers what team he is coaching and what team he is playing.— bloodymess
- Billick is Andy Reid all over again....Lurie can't have Reid so we wants Andy Reid's clone.— jim35
- lol, jlm you literally have no idea what you are talking about on this, as in ZERO. Billick is NOTHING like Andy Reid. The fact that they coached together somewhere doesnt make them similiar, in any way. Alot of NFL coaches are friends with each other from being on previous staffs, it doesnt make them have similiar philosophies, at all, just that he wont critisize an old friend on national television. Billick has also repeatedly explained the flaws in Andy's all pass-system, while trying to not to directly critisize Andy, who he probably feels sorry for. Billick is an offensive guy that KNOWS HOW TO RUN THE FOOTBALL And FUNDAMETNALLY BELIEVES IN IT. HE didnt pull an Andy REid with a great D and call like 70% passing and lose lol...some of the statements I see on here about coaches are laughably stupid. Billick POUNDED the run REPEATEDLY probably around 48/52 run pass, and WON A SUPERBOWL. that is NOTHING like Reid is in fact THE EXACT OPPOSITE. Billick also won a superbowl and is a PROVEN motivator. The guy is a GREAT coach and would be a GREAT choice if thats who they go with. He definetely has a chance to win a superbowl and will get this team to run the ball and play defense, and be FUNDAMETNALLY SOUND.
- Go to the box scores of he last 5 Super Bowls. It's about who can pass and defend the pass...not who "pounds the run". — cdedrick05
- @cdedrick- don't ever question CG25, she's the queen of Philly.com.
@cg25- billick always ran the ball because he had one of the best defenses in nfl history and Trent differ as QB. What did you call other posters on here? Oh yea, it was "laughably stupid", I find your posts stupidly laughable.— DixonBunz - lol, how about learning the game instead of trying to insult people "DixonBunz". One of those might be alot more productive.
- You're such an idiot, I'll learn the game, then you can learn the game, then what happens? Nothing. You're a know it all and so am I, so what's the difference? At least I can admit that I am, and always will be, "just a fan". Where as you think that you're the love child of John madden and ray didinger. Guess what, your opinion counts just as much as the rest of ours, which is to say, it really doesn't. — DixonBunz
- uh, no. If it was all about who could pass the ball Andy Reid would have had 13 superbowls by now, because his pass offense was always one of the tops in the leauge...and he got...ZERO SUPERBOWLS. Its about alot more then just passing and stopping the pass, as in RUNNING IT AT LEAST 45% of the time or and STOPPING THE RUN. You need to at least be balanced around 56/44 or better to win a superbowl. 58/42 won once, 57/43 won once, and every other team ever was within 56/44 or better. I dont know if you missed the Ravens POUNDING THE RUN most of the day while Peyton threw it like 43 times including 2 pics and a fumble...and they lost. The Ravens also needed a big passing play with a 1st round QB to tie it since it was a hostile environment on the road. They did BOTH to win, not just passing. They only passed it literally 4 times the entire 2nd half until then. If they didnt run it like 40 times before that they would have been blown out of the game completely in that hostile environment. it would have been like 52-7. And the Niners also pounded the run close to 40 TIMES while the pass happy Packers had Rogers throw it 40-50 times with 16 called rushes. Are you kidding. Please learn the game cdedrick05. Its much more then just "passing". Alot more. That wins nothing without being able to run the ball and stop the run. You gotta do both.
- Garner hit the nail on the head. You couch morons have no idea what you are talking about. People who actually research the NFL and coaches know Billick is NOTHING like Reid and would be the best hire the Eagles could make. I love Billick and hope the Eagles pick him. Guys a proven winner who can motivate and maximize talent
- Where pray tell did you come up with that piece of misinformation. Oh, you know them both and they each told you, NO, or maybe it's because you trusted what the last bumpkin wrote and you're trying to show you know more than he does. Maybe you could give us a clue what it is that they have in common? Same offensive strategy? Can't be one likes to bang the ball up the middle and pass on third and long the other likes a west coast short passing game. Help us out and give us a clue — Cougarblue
- I cant believe the eagles brain trust would dump reid and not know who their next coach is. its a joke— theman0830
- Billick didn't care about the score of the Seattle Falcons because he, like most, thought the game was over, and he was already making phone calls to hire assistants for the new Eagles' job. I am sure if he is thinking about coaching again, the last thing on his mind was the playoff game with a 20 point spread. Whenever he evaluates the Eagles, he always talks about how they should run more, fix the defense, etc. He is the anti-Andy Reid, and the Eagles are lucky they even got an interview.— DrZ88
- If Bradley is the guy then he'll definitely bring a QB that mirrors Russell Wilson. Maybe he brings Flynn with him and we draft Geno Smith that would make Nick Foles expendable, hopefully.— realtruth
- All Billick has done in this league is be the OC for the highest scoring offense in NFL history at the time and lead a team with Trent Dilfer to a Super Bowl victory. But some hacker sports writer thinks that his career can be mocked. Yeah, okay.— UncleStosh
- UncleStosh I am glad you are not the only one besides me trying to point this out. The guy literally had the highest scoring offense in NFL history, won a SB with Trent Dilfer, and is one of the most forward looking people in the NFL with a nose for using technology to maxime time, efficiency, and productivity. I watched a news piece once about Billick and how he had this network video system installed for the Ravens where the software could take any formation entered and come up with every single legal play you could run from that formation, and it also matched it up against all possible defensive formations. The guy is a genius when it comes to football, he's a proven leader, and just like every coach his time ran out and he needed a change in direction. I think he would be a great fit here.
- No more arrogant A-holes please.— ANDY-IS-FAT
- They should hire Dirk Koetter.— UncleStosh
- so you guys love Gruden but hate Billick. seem about the same to me. However, anyone the eagles interview, some of you dont like them just for that reason.— phillyboy59
- If they hire this arrogant loser, who can't judge QB talent to save his life, I am resigning as an Eagles fan after 34 years. It's bad enough we have the most unlikable player in NFL history (Vick). Now they might hire the most unlikable coach in NFL history. What a joke of a franchise.— phink
- If there are no options left, it's Marty...— Eagle_1960
- I watched and listened to him throughout his entire time in Baltimore (have lived in DC/MD area for the past 20 years, and Ravens, unfortunately, are the team around here). If you didn't like Andy Reid, you'll hate Billick...he's a pompous, arrogant guy who thinks he knows more than everyone; though he was hired as an offensive genius, he benefited from an amazing defense thanks to the drafting of an all-timer at GM in Ozzie Newsome. People here, press included, couldn't wait for him to go...he was fired...since he wore out his welcome pretty quickly even though he won a Super Bowl. He would be a disaster!— chesapeake
- This team is in the hands of NON-Football men right now. Expect anything at this point. By the way according to Laurie, Howie is a draft genius. Get ready for several bad years.— phillyz
- Why is this so difficult for this team. GUS BRADLEY.. Not some re-do coach from 20 years ago. Defense wins. Every online post I read from NFL coaches say Bradley SHOULD be a head coach. Maybe soeone cn tell lurie this PLEASE..— CSM2003
- they should have a coach be next week now that Mccoy and Bradley are free to sign. the only guy i really dont want is Msrty M.— phillyboy59
- And anyone ask why I'm down on Foles, did you see the guy we should have picked and let get away to Seattle. Wilson is a true 1st round pick if not for his height and he showed it, great leader, ice water in his veins, very smart and versatile. On the other hand we took (AR pick in the line of Kolb, Kafka) Nick Foles a true late 3rd rounder has good stature, weak arm and dancing feet, really that's it. I'm not sold on this kid and if the Eagles are smart they shouldn't be either.— realtruth
- You are so right. I watched Wilson for 3 years at NC State and the kid has tons of moxy. Please remember accordingly to Lurie - the 2012 Draft was lead by Lure's Administrative Assistant Howie Roseman. Of course Reid is not off the hook either, in the 2009 Draft look who was on the board when they picked #18. Clay Matthews and Haakem Nicks. — phillyz
- Low blow on Billick's fourth down riff. It wasn't extended, and he immeiately corrected himself. Bradley's defense coldn't hold a lead with 30 seconds left. Everyone knew they would run a couple of quick outs to get into field goal range. Keep drinking the cool aid philly.— AngryGregR
- Hello, Les? See your 3rd graph--Seattle was not playing the Ravens, they were playing the Falcons. And you're laughing at Billick?— eaglescali
- The Eagles deserve him. It has to be a joke, but then again, so are the Eagles— Philly PHAilure
- did anyone hear this moron today?— sgamble077
- CG 25- actually you dont ever know what you are talking about. Typing in all caps doesnt make your point any better, it just shows how arrogant and full of your self you are. Why dont you tell us about your vast fotball background.I cant understand why soem team hasnt hired you, since you apparently know everything about football.— phillyboy59
- Can we get someone from New england? Year in and year out the best coached team in football by a wide margin. They do it all, run pass and play defense.— tr88
- No Billick. I know he won a Super Bowl, but when I heard him on the radio say that you will not find a better football coach than Andy Reid, thats it for me. If your willing to hire a older coach, go with Arians.— watsonmr
- I believe Billick would be a good choice for head coach. CG25 is right on...— iskabobpatel
- most people outside philadelphia still think Reid is a good coach. I guess we will find out in KC. I dont think he is as bad as philly fans think he is but I dont think he is as good as the national media makes him out to be— phillyboy59
- Today Billick suggested that Seattle 'may consider' kicking the FG and going for the onside kick while down 6 with :44 seconds left, deep in Atlanta territory, if they faced a 4th and 5. (It was 3rd and 5 when he said it.)
No coach worth anything in the history of the NFL would be kicking the FG and trying for an onside kick in that spot.
That probably says it all.— Bradley85 - I heard that too. I think he might of been high, or had an aneurism or something. — DixonBunz
- I kind of feel bad for Billick after watching the game today, I think we might be seeing the onset of Alzheimer's disease, he had some really weird comments, plus I'm not sure what game he was commentating on, was he watching a game in his head from 5 years ago? Kind of sad really.
Hire Bradley!!!— James40 - The sleeper choice is SCOTT MILANOVICH coach of the Toronto Argonauts. With Milanovich as the Offensive Coordinator and Assistant Head Coach, the Alouettes’ offence flourished. His team scored more than 600 points in successive seasons and quarterback Anthony Calvillo took home two CFL Most Outstanding Player awards. During his tenure, the Als appeared in three straight Grey Cup games, winning in 2009 and 2010, and developed an array of offensive players including league all-stars RB Brandon Whitaker and WR Jamel Richardson.
This is the "think outside the box" ticket for the Birds.
— bobnj2009 - Billicks comment about kicking the field goal and then an onside kick made no sense. very strange comment. Hire Bradley— phillyboy59
- I think there are going to be doubts about Billick based on his calls in the Seattle- Atlantaa game. Billick did the most confused presentation of color commentaryI've ever heard. I don't think he will be retained as a commentator and that doesn't bode well for his alertness or readiness to resume NFL coaching. Definitely don't want Billick.— Claudio Vernight
- Bradley is the guy, make the move now and let him start building his staff. We need him to take a good look at this roster and see who he can work with, then start preparing for the draft. Quit screwing around and pull the trigger— Stillnotrpohy
- I am as patient as they come. I hope that the Eagles brain trust triumverate is not suffering from the paralysis of analysis. Waiting so long tochoose a coach who tells them what they want to hear. All along never hearing what they want to hear and then must settle on a retread.
Gus Bradlel, if interested in being the head coach of the Eagles should be contacted and hired early this week. If the Eagles do not have a coach before this week ends then I fear the worst. They have no idea as to whom they want and can't come to a clear, football intelligent decision on a coach!!!— Eaglehaslanded - He pulled out 2 weeks ago moron, the way your father should have 50 years ago
- I forgot to put @ unclestosh
- Hey did any of you fn mo rons actually read the article? The dmbass known as billickkkk was interviewed over a week ago. No 2nd interview, no leak from eagles sources, ala Brian Kelly. Do any of you "type first, then contemplate what i actually wrote while drunk" idiots have an insightful thought? Sometimes i am ashamed to say i bleed green, cause of you mo fn rons
— ai720jrzy - Is there any question the Ravens are glad they fired Billick and hired Harbaugh? So why would we want him?— mish798798
- Roseman has to go. Jon Gruden is my choice because he has shown he can get the prize. Has anyone besides Jaws even spoken to Gruden? Enough of the intrigue already - dump the GM, and lets get a head coach who has accomplished something!— BucksGeocacher
- We need a fresh face no strings attached. New ideas new innovations . A good judge of talent.— krautmef1
- So many stupid people, so little time.— vafan
- No good coach wants to have Howie callin' the shots.— drenner
- Lurie and Roseman are picking everyone's brains to get their ideas because they know that they themselves don't have a clue. We are in trouble. It's no coach's first choice that's for sure.— Ballgame
- I would feel a lot better about this coaching search if there was at least somebody that had been around the block a few times involved in the search. Even Banner had a couple of football guys around while he was getting his feet wet.— hillbillybirdsfan
- get ready for a lot of fake fgs— Theo1980
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