Another Eagles coach to leave the nest?

by JasonB on Jan 23, 2008 9:05 AM EST in Philadelphia Eagles News

With the news that John Harbaugh was named the coach of the Baltimore Ravens, speculation has swirled as to who he could pick off from the Eagles' staff. The name that has come up most often is QB coach Pat Shurmur. Andy Reid has said he'd let Shurmur go if he were offered the job.

Reid, who was in Mobile, Ala., watching college prospects practice for Saturday's Senior Bowl, told reporters from the Philadelphia Daily News and The Philadelphia Inquirer that Shurmur is free to become the Ravens' offensive coordinator if Harbaugh wants him.

"Pat's been with me a long time, and if he has a chance to move on in that capacity, I'd welcome it for him," Reid said, adding, "He's a good one. You don't want to lose him, but as long as you have other guys that can fit in, then you're OK. You reach a point where this stuff is going to happen."

It's actually interesting to hear Andy talk about guys like Childress, Harbaugh, and Shurmur. You really get the impression that he takes it as a point of pride that his assistants are now getting big jobs. All great coaches end up with their own "coaching tree" and Andy has just started to really build himself one.

However, it's no sure thing that Shurmur will get the job. The word is that former Miami HC Cam Cameron will be interviewing for the Ravens' OC job.

Former Dolphins coach Cam Cameron is in line to be hired as Baltimore's offensive coordinator, but it's hardly a sure thing he will wind up with the Ravens. A source close to the Rams said Cameron is scheduled to interview this week with St. Louis head coach Scott Linehan

If a guy like Cameron can get an interview with the Ravens, you have to wonder how much power Harbaugh has been given to hire his own assistants.

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