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Eagles Reportedly Interviewing Jerod Mayo for Head Coach Job
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Jerod Mayo? The linebacker?
Yes, the Eagles are reportedly interviewing him for the head coaching gig, according to Ian Rapoport:
From @GMFB: The #Jets are still meeting with #49ers DC Robert Saleh this morning, as he’s a favorite in their coaching search, while the #Eagles will interview #Patriots ILBs coach Jerod Mayo for their HC opening. They used to call him Jerod Belichick in NE. pic.twitter.com/lf71HMmmuB
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 13, 2021
Mayo could also be a defensive coordinator candidate. This is one of those “kill two birds with one stone” kind of interviews, where they can get a feel for the guy in general and then figure out which position he might be a better fit for (if any).
The former New England standout is 34 years old and took the Pats’ ILB gig in 2019. He was a really good player back in the day and went to two Pro Bowls while earning a Super Bowl ring in his final NFL season. Hiring him would definitely be a leap, but he’s highly regarded in NFL circles and there’s nothing wrong with the Eagles getting out in front here and granting him an interview. Due diligence and whatnot.
Kevin has been writing about Philadelphia sports since 2009. He spent seven years in the CBS 3 sports department and started with the Union during the team's 2010 inaugural season. He went to the academic powerhouses of Boyertown High School and West Virginia University. email - k.kinkead@sportradar.com