Navigation: Jump to content areas:


Pro Quality. Fan Perspective.
Login-facebook
Around SBN: Kobe Bryant Isn't Up To Speed On Jeremy Lin, 'Linning'

Eagles reportedly hire Dick Jauron as secondary coach

Last month, Eagles special defensive assistant and defacto defensive backs coach Brian Stewart left to become the defensive coordinator at the University of Houston. His departure left a hole in the Eagles defensive staff and that vacancy will be filled by former Bill's head coach Dick Jauron.

Jauron was fired this year midway through his fourth season as coach of the Buffalo Bills. He was also head coach of the Bears for five years as well as an interim coach with the Lions. Jauron started his NFC coaching career as a defensive backs coach in Buffalo before holding the same position in(and here comes the connection) Green Bay from 1986 to 1994. Andy Reid joined the Packers' staff in 1992.

By hiring Jauron, Andy not only brings in a friend, and a guy who has been a very good defensive coach, but also a guy with real experience to help out Sean McDermott. It certainly seems to be a strong hire.

Comment 34 comments  |  0 recs  | 

Do you like this story?

Comments

Display:

DBs

The Bills were 2nd in defensive YPA with a defense in disarray by injuries.

by outsyderz34 on Feb 2, 2010 11:00 PM EST reply actions  

demps, jones....macho

if he makes them that much better i’ll be convinced. if not, get him the guys that fit his system…idk im rambling….. god we need Dawkins back

In 20 We Trust

by Lyons81 on Feb 2, 2010 11:07 PM EST up reply actions  

No

Look having Dawkins back would not substantially improve the FS position this point or the defense. Eagles do need to upgrade here but Dawkins isn’t the answer.

by MG77 on Feb 2, 2010 11:26 PM EST up reply actions  

i was being fecetious

and Dawkins got another pro bowl nod this season….i think any probowl safety is an upgrade from where we were

In 20 We Trust

by Lyons81 on Feb 2, 2010 11:35 PM EST up reply actions  

Probowl start is not indicative of anything. He had a good season but he broke down near the end.

"They say that nobody is perfect. Then they tell you practice makes perfect. I wish they'd make up their minds." - Wilt Chamberlain

by soman319 on Feb 2, 2010 11:53 PM EST up reply actions  

lol but i do agree we can do better.

"They say that nobody is perfect. Then they tell you practice makes perfect. I wish they'd make up their minds." - Wilt Chamberlain

by soman319 on Feb 2, 2010 11:54 PM EST up reply actions  

Dude Dawk could play one game and get a pro bowl nod it's name recognition.

Jim Johnson 1941-2009

"The 0-2 pitch, swing and a miss! STRUCK HIM OUT! The Philadelphia Phillies are 2008 World Champions of baseball! And let the city celebrate! " - Harry Kalas 1936-2009

by Whodie126 on Feb 3, 2010 11:28 AM EST up reply actions  

great move

3 solid ones from buffalo.. jason peters, bobby april, now jauron

by afksports on Feb 2, 2010 11:26 PM EST reply actions  

Like this move

Look Stewart didn’t leave to be the Univ. of Houston coach as much he was supposedly told by the Eagles that he was going to be pushed out.

Even the Eagles had 2 Pro-Bowl players there this season, its performance as a whole pretty mediocre at times this year and the Eagles gave up the most passing TD they had this year/big passing plays in quite a while.

Given that the Eagles are likely to have at least one higher draft pick in their secondary next year (either CB or FS), this wasn’t a bad move.

by MG77 on Feb 2, 2010 11:37 PM EST reply actions  

After 34 players opted not to play in the Pro Bowl, I think almost all teams had 2 defensive "Pro Bowlers"

Except,k of course for the Lions

Sometimes it's just fun to take the family for a spin around the lake in the old boat. Even if it's not your family or your boat, and they're screaming for you to stop.

by Baron Dainer Von Tresvant on Feb 2, 2010 11:39 PM EST up reply actions  

I really like this move

At least we’re showing that we’re definitely focused on fixing that shitty D

by TheDtrain on Feb 2, 2010 11:53 PM EST reply actions  

Excellent

Eagles are raiding the Buffalo staff!

Now if only we can con them into giving up a 2nd round pick for Michael Vick, and our pillaging fo the Buffalo Bills will be complete.

by MyronBales on Feb 3, 2010 12:01 AM EST reply actions  

Nice

The refs would have to stop the fight.

by EANX33 on Feb 3, 2010 9:15 AM EST up reply actions   1 recs

How good have the secondaries coached by Jauron been?

OK, the Bills did pick off Mark Sanchez 5 times under Jauron, but other than that?

by Rabbit T on Feb 3, 2010 3:00 AM EST reply actions  

He was coaching the secondary on a super bowl team.

by JasonB on Feb 3, 2010 6:51 AM EST up reply actions  

He broke in as a secondary coach, but while he was the head coach he didn’t focus as much of his time on the secondary. He had to look at the team as a whole.

Chase Utley is so good that on one pitch he stole second, third and the shortstop's hat.

by ajr142 on Feb 3, 2010 9:05 AM EST up reply actions  

i like

dick…

"Eagles fans are a passionate group who love their team," said McNabb, "if not the actual players. It's not like winning a Super Bowl before the first month of the season is the hardest thing they've ever asked of me. That'd be all those times they asked me to go kill myself."

by greenbean#twoOH on Feb 3, 2010 7:13 AM EST reply actions  

This move seems like it will pay off in the long run.

Jauron is experienced, well-taught, and a solid defensive-minded leader.

Cody Benjamin

www.bleedgreenforever.wordpress.com

by kingmcnabb5 on Feb 3, 2010 8:32 AM EST reply actions  

Haha, “Championship!” is reserved for news on signings that will likely have no impact on the team whatsoever, and I don’t think this signing falls into that category. But I appreciate the effort.

by JimmyK on Feb 3, 2010 9:06 AM EST up reply actions  

Good hire for the birds…good defensive mind and a solid safety net of experience for McDermott if he needs help.

Chase Utley is so good that on one pitch he stole second, third and the shortstop's hat.

by ajr142 on Feb 3, 2010 9:07 AM EST reply actions  

You know they never write...

“Coach Smith was fired half-way through his three year contact for being an utter failure, plus he drinks too much and beats his wife. Secondary players hate him because he treats them like ballerinas and calls them girls names during practice.”

Not that Jauron is any of those things and the only coach that I have questions about on the team is Morningthing, and that is specific to his in-game play calling. That being said, we’ll see how Jauron fits in with the Eagles, McDermontt and the players as the 2010 season progresses. I hope it turns out good.

by IggleGreen on Feb 3, 2010 9:31 AM EST reply actions  

You know they never write…

"Coach Smith was fired half-way through his three year contact for being an utter failure, plus he drinks too much and beats his wife. Secondary players hate him because he treats them like ballerinas and calls them girls names during practice."

I disagree. Here’s an example…

Former Detroit Lions defensive line coach Joe Cullen flew into Jacksonville on Wednesday to interview for a position with the Jaguars. According to a team source, Cullen is expected to be hired, possibly as early as Thursday. But it’s unclear what responsibilities Cullen will hold, because current Jaguars defensive line coach Ted Monachino remains on the staff.

The expected hiring will come with widespread scrutiny. Cullen was arrested twice in seven days in 2006, which resulted in a $20,000 fine and suspension by the Lions and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell for what he called "conduct detrimental to the league."

Before making the decision to bring in Cullen, Jaguars owner Wayne Weaver and the staff conducted an extensive review of Cullen, which included a consultation with Goodell, who seemed to endorse the potential hire.

Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio didn’t immediately respond to text messages seeking comment.

A 20-year coaching veteran, Cullen last worked in the NFL in 2008, his last season with the Detroit Lions. Cullen spent three seasons with the Lions, and Detroit ranked among the top 10 in the NFL in sacks in 2007 and 2008. Cullen was the defensive line coach at Idaho State University in 2009.

Cullen was first arrested in August 2006, a night before a Lions preseason game at Oakland, when a worker at a fast-food restaurant’s drive-through window saw the coach naked behind the wheel of an SUV and called police. The Lions said alcohol wasn’t involved in the incident. Seven days later, authorities arrested and charged Cullen with drunk driving the night after Detroit’s preseason finale. According to reports, authorities were called when someone saw Cullen speeding down a street without his headlights on.

Once authorities pulled over Cullen’s car, police tested his blood-alcohol level at 0.12, which was over the legal limit.

http://jacksonville.com/sports/football/jaguars/2010-01-20/story/source_jaguars_to_hire_joe_cullen_as_assistant_coach

by JimmyK on Feb 3, 2010 10:02 AM EST up reply actions  

Wow. Great.

Bye Dawk just whack-a-moled me!
:)

by IggleGreen on Feb 3, 2010 9:44 PM EST up reply actions  

I’m good with this Jauron was hired for two head coaching jobs, while they didn’t pan out it does mean he knows what he’s doing. Some guys can’t put it all together and need to stick to their specialties.

I really think this is why JJ stayed at D coordinator and why Tom Moore has always been an O coordinator. If you think that those dudes weren’t offered multiple head coaching jobs you are idiotic but yet they never took one.

I’m down.

Jim Johnson 1941-2009

"The 0-2 pitch, swing and a miss! STRUCK HIM OUT! The Philadelphia Phillies are 2008 World Champions of baseball! And let the city celebrate! " - Harry Kalas 1936-2009

by Whodie126 on Feb 3, 2010 11:36 AM EST reply actions  

JJ refused to be my DC and demanded a head coaching job after 1 season in my madden. What a prick.

by Bo Jangles on Feb 3, 2010 12:46 PM EST up reply actions  

Ha ha

Reminds me of when Jerome McDougal got drafted and he was interviewed a few days later and said something like “After they picked me, I played myself in Madden on that team and I fit in really well.” I immediately became concerned.

by Cormican on Feb 3, 2010 12:50 PM EST up reply actions  

Comments For This Post Are Closed


User Tools

Welcome to the SB Nation blog about Philadelphia Eagles.

FanPosts

Community blog posts and discussion.

Recommended FanPosts

Evilbanner_small
An apologist's justification.
Small
Coping with the Giants win Or "Why I Put The Gun Down"
Hakeem_nicks_compartment_syndrome_leg_injury_small
NFC bEAST Eternal Thread #34: The Glory of the East Returns.
Dscn0101_small
Understanding The Wide-9 MIKE
Sbnation_avatar_small
Beating Up on Bad Teams?

Recent FanPosts

Deviljj_small
The road to recovery for the Eagles is now solely on the back of Michael Vick
Stop_small
Mock Draft 1.0
Small
5 Names on Defense
Small
mock with resigns and some trades
20090903_zaf_e47_865-michael-vick_small
-The Case Against Signing DeSean Jackson-
Jim_thorpe_pic_small
I Dont Cope, I Justify
Small
Predict the Schedule
Small
There's Always Next Year

+ New FanPost All FanPosts >


Managers

Bgnqr_small JasonB

Editors

Img_1084_small Bob_Q

Westy2_small Route36

Pumpkin_small JimmyK

Briandawkins1_small Ben_Larivee