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Yes, The Eagles Interviewed Duce Staley, No, He’s Probably Not Getting The Job
By Kyle Scott
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The Eagles confirmed Ed Werder’s report that they interviewed Duce Staley for the head coaching position. They even sent out a link to this fancy marketing fare honoring Duce’s accomplishments with the Eagles.
Several Eagles beats noted Jeffrey Lurie’s fondness for Staley, who’s been with the organization in a coaching capacity since 2010, when he started as an intern, making him the longest tenured coach on the team.
Analysis: I can’t imagine Staley, without even coordinator experience, would be a serious candidate for the position. Rather, and unfortunately for Duce, his interview may have just been so the Eagles could fulfill their Rooney Rule obligation to interview a minority head coaching candidate.
Tim McManus reports that Pat Shurmur, interim head coach on Sunday, has not been interviewed yet.
Kyle Scott is the founder and editor of CrossingBroad.com. He has written for CBS Philly and Philly Voice, and been a panelist or contributor on NBC Sports Philly, FOX 29 and SNY TV, as well as a recurring guest on 97.5 The Fanatic, 94 WIP, 106.7 The Fan and other stations. He has more than 10 years experience running digital media properties and in online advertising and marketing.