Eagles shake up coaching staff
by JasonB on Jan 30, 2009 2:00 PM EST
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Change has come to the Eagles coaching staff. With a few members of the staff getting bigger jobs elsewhere, retirements, and other factors Andy Reid had some work to do shaping up his coaching staff this offseason. Today, the team had some announcements to make...
- Ted Daisher, who was formerly the Browns' ST coordinator has been brought on to head up the Eagles' special teams. Daisher was previously an assistant here. In 2007, under Daisher's tutelage, Josh Cribbs led the NFL in kick returns.
- Rory Segrest, who has been the special teams' coordinator here for the past two years has been named defensive line coach where he will replace the retiring Pete Jenkins. Jenkins is highly thought of around the league and has been credited with being a major factor in the development of guys like Trent Cole, Mike Patterson, and Broderick Bunkley. Before Segrest became ST coordinator, he was an assistant defensive line coach here.
- James Urban has been named the team's QB coach. Urban has spent the last 4 years here as an offensive assistant. I had previously guessed that Doug Pederson was being brought here to coach the QBs, but he will instead be an offensive quality control assistant. Undoubtedly he will do some work with the QBs. Urban replaces Pat Shurmur who left to join Steve Spagnuluo as the Rams' offensive coordinator.
It's also been reported that WR coach David Culley will get an expanded role in the offensive game planning.
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God I hope Rory Segrest can do a better job with the DL then he did with the ST units. I am skeptical about this one.
"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"
by Whodie126 on Jan 30, 2009 2:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Kinda split on his job as ST
One one hand we had two breakout return men this year and David Akers seemed to get his groove back…
However, we did give up the return against Dallas and there was the several blocked kicks… So, I don’t know. I’m not unhappy with the change.
by JasonB on Jan 30, 2009 2:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Segrest Out!
Great start to next season. We finally have a real special teams coordinator! I can guarantee that Sav Rocca has the laces out on every extra point next year, not to mention an improvement to our return and coverage units.
Plus this also means that Reid realizes that improvements need to be made (three blocked kicks in one year is unacceptable). I know this may seem like a small move, but I have the feeling this is going to be a busy offseason.
by DownHillBradley on Jan 30, 2009 2:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
And we didn’t even have to fire the guy!
I am the people's troll :3™
by yomjoseki on Jan 30, 2009 2:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Not that I know anything
But the Culley thing is pretty surprising to me. I thought when you have so many dropped balls (which admittedly is not Culley’s fault, but does reflect on him), WRs that have regressed (Reggie Brown), etc. that he was not doing a good job. Shows what I know.
by ajay on Jan 30, 2009 2:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
How much can his role really increase?
There are already two offensive minded head coaches who game plan. Maybe he will decide which WR will dress but not contribute, as this is a vital part of throwing off the other teams preparation.
by DownHillBradley on Jan 30, 2009 3:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
WRs that have regressed (Reggie Brown)
I struggle with this assertion. Reggie had a good rookie season, mainly because he had to after the TO debacle. He had a good 2nd year with the oft injured Donte Stallworth. Then not such a great year last year but let’s remember he was no longer the number 1 Kevin Curtis was. I don’t count this year because he was injured, Jackson and Avant were playing well and when they tried to work him back in there was just to much revolving door issues. They sat him to save some money and I think they are looking to increase his role this year IMO. I think you need to look at more then just the numbers when it comes to Reggie Brown.
"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"
by Whodie126 on Jan 30, 2009 3:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I know what you’re sayin here bud, but I just don’t see HOW they can increase his role… I think we all want them to get away from the merry-go-round WR corp. Things with the WRs got a ton better when we started limiting the roles of Brown and Lewis later in the year; more consistant. I dunno about you, but I think the best two WRs on the team are Jackson and Curtis. If we have to put a 3rd WR in there, I want Avant… He’s the safety throw now. And he’s huge on conversions. I just don’t see how you can realistically “increase his role.”
But regardless of the Reggie Brown debacle… I fucking hate David Culley. For 10 years, none of our homegrown WRs have been able to battle jams, get open consistantly, or catch consistantly. That’s 90% coaching man. Plus the only two 1000 yard WRs we’ve had were both groomed in other systems; under other coaches. David Culley should be seeing the door; not an increased role in the team. Shit.
"I tried to run him over but Eli had his big boy pads on and he kind of stopped me from getting in the end zone. The next time I’ll try to jump over his head.’’ - Asante Samuel
by foos05 on Jan 30, 2009 3:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
oh and if i find out that he was the main input source for picking Freddie Mitchell, Todd Pinkston, or anyone of those other fuckwits… God as my witness, I will hunt him down and break his knee caps…
"I tried to run him over but Eli had his big boy pads on and he kind of stopped me from getting in the end zone. The next time I’ll try to jump over his head.’’ - Asante Samuel
by foos05 on Jan 30, 2009 3:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You should do that anyway...
Based solely on the performance of our WRs during his tenure. Though I’m not sure how much better Greg Lewis or Todd Pinkston would be regardless of who their coach was.
On the flip side I’m so happy that Segrest got demoted I can’t stop smiling.
by DownHillBradley on Jan 30, 2009 3:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I hear you
And I didn’t mean it as an assertion, because you never know the inner workings of this organization, but like others mentioned below, his record might be further tainted if he had input into Mitchell, Pinkston, Thrash, etc. He’s been here since 1999 so that seems likely. It’s just a little surprising to me.
by ajay on Jan 30, 2009 4:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i’m looking forward to some… ummm… heated special teams play this year… or at least a few sideline firestorming…
"I tried to run him over but Eli had his big boy pads on and he kind of stopped me from getting in the end zone. The next time I’ll try to jump over his head.’’ - Asante Samuel
by foos05 on Jan 30, 2009 3:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Great story
In his defense, how would you feel if you worked for the Raiders? Plus he might bring some much needed emotion to our sidelines.
by DownHillBradley on Jan 30, 2009 3:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
oh i’m not judging here… hell i look forward to it… if someone fucks the dog royally, i’m looking forward to Daisher beating him to death with his own helmet
"I tried to run him over but Eli had his big boy pads on and he kind of stopped me from getting in the end zone. The next time I’ll try to jump over his head.’’ - Asante Samuel
by foos05 on Jan 30, 2009 3:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I already know the face the other players will make while that’s happening. It’s the same face LJ makes after he gets called for a false start or drops a 2yd pass. I t starts with him thinking “Did that really just happen?” then transitions into a blank stare / spaced out look with an open mouth (a result of him trying to think and his peanut brain being overloaded).
by DownHillBradley on Jan 30, 2009 4:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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