La Canfora: Steve Spagnuolo expected to "be back in Philly" by the end of the week
by JimmyK on Jan 10, 2012 1:54 PM EST
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"Spagnuolo, let go by the St. Louis Rams last week, is expected to be back in Philadelphia by the end of the week," La Canfora wrote.
The wording in that report led several area news outlets to report that Spagnuolo’s greatly anticipated return to the Eagles had been finalized.
However, La Canfora said via e-mail Tuesday that when he wrote "expected to be back in Philadelphia," he only meant Spagnuolo is expected to meet with Reid and the Eagles within the next week and no deal is in place.
Reid is on vacation and not expected back in town this week.
Uh, maybe just word it accurately in the first place, La Canfora?
Original story after the jump:
According to NFL.com's Jason La Canfora, Steve Spagnuolo is expected to "be back in Philly" by the end of the week:
Spagnuolo, let go by the St. Louis Rams last week, is expected to be back in Philadelphia by the end of the week. The Eagles released a secondary coach over the weekend, so they have flexibility to move around the staff and bring Spagnuolo back as an assistant head coach, if not defensive coordinator. If Andy Reid wants to retain embattled defensive coordinator Juan Castillo in some other capacity, that's a possibility as well, according to league sources. Spagnuolo is a disciple of former Eagles defensive guru Jim Johnson, and was much-liked during his eight-year stint on Andy Reid's staff. Spagnuolo wanted to take time off last week, according to a league source, but expect his phone to start ringing quickly.
Andy Reid is reportedly on vacation and the Eagles had no comment, according to Jeff McLane of philly.com. Spagnuolo is also on vacation.
As we all know, Spagnuolo served as an assistant under defensive coordinator Jim Johnson from 1999-2006 in a variety of roles from defensive assistant, to defensive backs coach, to linebackers coach. In 2007, he was hired away by the rival New York Giants to be their defensive coordinator. The Giants went on to win the Super Bowl in his first year on the job, largely on the back of that very defense.
After two seasons in New York, the Rams hired Spagnuolo to be their head coach. He went 1-15 his first year with the Rams, but looked like he was beginning to turn the franchise around after going 7-9 in 2010. However, the Rams regressed to 2-14 in 2011, and Spags was done in St. Louis.
La Canfora's report is vague to a degree, in terms of in what capacity Spagnuolo would return to Philly. It's unclear whether that would be officially as the "defensive coordinator" or some other title, but it's assumed that he would run the defense. It also leaves Juan Castillo's future role with the team as somewhat of an unknown.
If the report is accurate, Spagnuolo would be joining a staff that included several big name assistants, including offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg, defensive line coach Jim Washburn, offensive line coach Howard Mudd, and special teams coach Bobby April. Dare I say "Dream Team?" Just kidding.
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Formerly DeSean10
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"i was never back on (the Eagles' bandwagon)… they’ll go 8-8 at best and Reid should be fired at the end of the season…. and all you loyalists will be crying your eyes out… and jumping off ledges cuz u didn’t see it coming" - Eagladelphia
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I grew up in Pa. but my job has taken me deep into the swamps of louisiana where all you here is "who dat, who dat" and on clear nights when the wind is gently blowing from the northwest you can hear the wimpers and sobs of jerry and his herd of cowgirls.
by eagleflownsouth on Jan 10, 2012 1:59 PM EST up reply actions
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"i was never back on (the Eagles' bandwagon)… they’ll go 8-8 at best and Reid should be fired at the end of the season…. and all you loyalists will be crying your eyes out… and jumping off ledges cuz u didn’t see it coming" - Eagladelphia
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by Justin F. on Jan 10, 2012 2:44 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
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-Michael Vick #7
I feel like....
This is one of those circular stories that is populating around the Internet, and no one actually knows, and it’s just like a game of telephone creating news that isn’t there. If this is true, I’m going to be interested to see what other changes come along with it. I like the Wide 9, and think it’s good for this team.
According to a report...
Steve Spagnuolo will be in Philadelphia by the end of the week.
Yeah Jason said that Spags could just be visiting Philly. If it is true then what happens to Juan? Move him the cornerbacks coach?
E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!
by Mikesta on Jan 10, 2012 2:03 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
"consultant"
Actually, I may be totally off here, but I think Juan gets legit fired.
No way.
They’ll find a place for him.
Defensive player of the year for 2011 is...
Wild_Eagle!
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Last year, the Eagles made up a position for James Urban – “Assistant Offensive Coordinator”. Urban had previously been the Eagles QB coach, but they wanted to promote Pederson to that position. So… maybe Juan gets the title of “Assistant Defensive Coordinator”?
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by PhiladelphiaEagles on Jan 10, 2012 11:01 PM EST up reply actions
Honestly I think we'll move Castillo to LB coach and have Spags kinda work with him there while taking over DC duties.
Defensive player of the year for 2011 is...
Wild_Eagle!
Yes, Wild_Eagle's infamous reputation did help him get this award. But he shows that he walks the talk that he serves...with his keyboard. Wild_Eagle protects the motherland (BGN) from the evils of noobs, douche-bags, and other assholes. Although he may be crude and unnecessary, all great defenders draws the yellow flag from time to time.
-Awarded by Number5
Wild_Eagles’ Heart is scarier than Hell, you lose. - d-jackfan10 at the troll known as vicksuck!
No way. Spags, if he came here, would have 100% say in his staff. Andy wants someone who can he can use like that QVC Roaster “Set it… and Forget It!”
Complete Autonomy on the Defensive side. You can’t expect thatand dip your fingers into the honey jar too…. Although Andy has obviously dipped into a couple honey jars.
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by EagleGreeninMD on Jan 11, 2012 8:55 AM EST up reply actions
I think I'm getting a woody
I grew up in Pa. but my job has taken me deep into the swamps of louisiana where all you here is "who dat, who dat" and on clear nights when the wind is gently blowing from the northwest you can hear the wimpers and sobs of jerry and his herd of cowgirls.
by eagleflownsouth on Jan 10, 2012 2:00 PM EST reply actions
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I want JasonB or JimmyK to post this in a week
“Eagles Announce Steve Spagnuolo as next Defensive Coordinator”
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I want JasonB or JimmyK or BobQ or Sumith_ to post that in a week
corrected.
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by stash600 on Jan 10, 2012 2:11 PM EST reply actions 3 recs
Haha noooo!
E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!
by Mikesta on Jan 10, 2012 2:15 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Lol
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by abains007 on Jan 10, 2012 2:54 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Could you imagine?
The Eagles just trying to troll us
only thing more overated and soft than osi umenyora is the 2011 eagles
Iman Shumpert is a first ballot hall of famer
by metseaglesknicks on Jan 10, 2012 8:00 PM EST up reply actions
La Canfora’s report is vague to a degree, in terms of in what capacity Spagnuolo would return to Philly. It’s unclear whether that would be officially as the “defensive coordinator” or some other title, but it’s assumed that he would run the defense.
Or maybe just visit family. Who knows.
that's what she said?
It’s so simple to be wise. Just think of something stupid to say and then don’t say it.
Ya isn't his house in Philly?
only thing more overated and soft than osi umenyora is the 2011 eagles
Iman Shumpert is a first ballot hall of famer
by metseaglesknicks on Jan 10, 2012 8:00 PM EST up reply actions
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Dare I say “Dream Team?”
AR should have to wear a Flava Flav necklace until he learns how to manage a clock.
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by KByars on Jan 10, 2012 2:19 PM EST reply actions 5 recs
I flagged you
don’t ever say that again.
It’s so simple to be wise. Just think of something stupid to say and then don’t say it.
I think you mean “rec’d”. Since that’s what you did. lol.
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"i was never back on (the Eagles' bandwagon)… they’ll go 8-8 at best and Reid should be fired at the end of the season…. and all you loyalists will be crying your eyes out… and jumping off ledges cuz u didn’t see it coming" - Eagladelphia
I am all for it but something to consider is, if this happens, he’s probably a one and done, unless he decides that he would rather stay as a DC and not be a head coach.
Ed Snider is a crotchety old fuck.
That is all.
Idk, a failed tenure as HC often leads to a pretty substantial amount of time in a lesser role. It all depends on what the individual wants and how the rest of the league perceives him.
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"i was never back on (the Eagles' bandwagon)… they’ll go 8-8 at best and Reid should be fired at the end of the season…. and all you loyalists will be crying your eyes out… and jumping off ledges cuz u didn’t see it coming" - Eagladelphia
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why do ppl think juan just gets demoted? why isnt he just fired
claude giroux and shady mccoy. the future
Probably has pictures..........
It's never easy being an Eagle fan........but I'll be damned if I ever stop.
Sign Spags Now !!!
by JJeaglerooter on Jan 10, 2012 3:16 PM EST up reply actions
juan can juander if juan knows too much about the organization
conspiracy
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I wouldn't mind that
only thing more overated and soft than osi umenyora is the 2011 eagles
Iman Shumpert is a first ballot hall of famer
by metseaglesknicks on Jan 10, 2012 8:04 PM EST up reply actions
No point in getting excited just yet.
He’s taken time off before making any decisions and came back to his Philly abode. Coincidence? Maybe. Maybe not. Until there’s official team promulgation about the FO making any splashes it’s simply wishful thinking.
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isnt his wife from philly?
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he could be here visiting the in laws
My mojo so dope. BITCH!
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ar's comments on saturday
“We interviewed multiple candidates and decided Juan is the best man for the job”
Hahaha
by VRFC8 on Jan 10, 2012 3:04 PM EST via mobile reply actions
My sports hopes are WAY to high today. First this report comes at, and now just recently Mayweather said the he wants to fight Pac-Man on May 5th?
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Why Do We Even Ask...
Uh, maybe just word it accurately in the first place, La Canfora?
Proven by Science.
Sold!
The only thing he said that meant anything real was that Spags was expected ( by someone who was left unnamed ) to return to Philly by the end of the week. For what reason? La Confora did not say.
The rest was fluff devoid of any substance. For example : “The Eagles released a secondary coach over the weekend, so they have flexibility to move around the staff and bring Spagnuolo back as an assistant head coach, if not defensive coordinator.” (Bold italics mine ) How stupid do you have to be to lend any credence to a statement like that? “Flexibility”? So if they didn’t “release” ( I guess he didn’t want to say fire ) Johnny Lynn, they would not be able to offer anyone else a position? Nobody can be dumb enough to believe that.
But, you know what? People get excited. Figuratively speaking they jump up and down and scream like little 5 year old girls.
And we all know how girls like to talk on the phone.
Hopefully this is all cleared up next week.
Reid has to come back from vacation sometime and say either that Castillo is fired or he is staying. Alot of people have been making a big deal about can the wide 9 stay if the Eagles hire SPAGS?
by Almightypudster on Jan 10, 2012 3:23 PM EST reply actions
hmm
You know all this talk about the Wide 9. I know it worked OK in Tennessee but didnt Detroits wide 9 suck ass ? And they HAVE good linebackers. Furthermore—-I dont recall people mentioning Tennessee’s defense in the same breath as the Pittsburgh and Baltimores. I think when the Eagles modifed the wide 9 tobe the not TOO wide 9 is when they really started to kick ass.
by Gdog2009 on Jan 10, 2012 4:34 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Yeah, what were they playing at the end of the season ? A 2-5-4…. it was crazy weird, but it seemed to work okay… Spags might have fun playing around with that kind of stuff though. Yeah, Spags will be in Philly, at his home, nothing to do with the Eagles. And why is Andy on vacation this week, come on back Andy, we need you in here making some decisions, it makes sense now why Spuds was saying there won’t be any decisions until next week. Spuds is really dialed in.
I'm all-in for the 2012 season !
by Eagladelphia on Jan 10, 2012 6:39 PM EST up reply actions
Lets be realistic for a moment....
Spags’ record as a DC is 22-10, in 2 regular seasons with the Giants. in those 2 years his defense allowed an average: 297.5 pts, 4776 yds, 5yds perplay, 3228 yds passing, 20.5 pass tds, 1548 yds rushing, 13 rush tds.
By contrast, Castillo’s def over a single year posted: 328 pts, 5198 yds, 5.3 yds per play, 3397 pass yds, 27 pass tds, 1801 yds rush, 11 rush tds.
As a head coach though, Spags is 10-38 and his defense averaged: 390 pts, 5695 yds, 5.6 yds per play, 3547 yds passing, 21 pass tds, 2148 rush yds, 16 rush tds.
Plus there is a reason Spags is available…… as his above record shows.
Because you can really compare the performance
of 2 completely different defenses with different players, playing different teams, and a million other factors and use that to say one coordinator is better than the other.
This is starting to piss me off now im getting impatient!
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by So. Cal Swag on Jan 10, 2012 6:42 PM EST via mobile reply actions
What’s the rush, let them get it right !
I'm all-in for the 2012 season !
by Eagladelphia on Jan 10, 2012 7:14 PM EST up reply actions
thats what we said last year, look what happened
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by PhiladelphiaEagles on Jan 10, 2012 11:14 PM EST up reply actions
There’s nothing to rush – Spags himself has said not to expect any decisions any time too soon from him, and he’s on vacation himself right now. People know they shouldn’t be waiting around for “news any day,” but they’re doing it anyway.
Patience people. If the Eagles and Spags are interested in one another, it’ll probably happen. If either party is not, it probably won’t.
La Canfora lies all the time though and misleads people.
Is Spags is our DC I’ll be so happy.
Defensive player of the year for 2011 is...
Wild_Eagle!
Yes, Wild_Eagle's infamous reputation did help him get this award. But he shows that he walks the talk that he serves...with his keyboard. Wild_Eagle protects the motherland (BGN) from the evils of noobs, douche-bags, and other assholes. Although he may be crude and unnecessary, all great defenders draws the yellow flag from time to time.
-Awarded by Number5
Wild_Eagles’ Heart is scarier than Hell, you lose. - d-jackfan10 at the troll known as vicksuck!
In the end....
It comes down to how the FO are going do the money talk. I certainly hope there won’t be too much shuffling around in the coaching/assistance positions like last season….totally jaw dropper. Assuming AR believes everything’s set to go in motion, then perhaps a very small percentage to some minor changes IMO
by EaglesHeat on Jan 11, 2012 2:54 AM EST via Android app reply actions
Spags will add a refreshing and challenging dimension to the eagles coaching staf,f as trying to replace Jim Johnson was just a hugh task….and he can be evaluated as a potential replacement for reid when the time comes……and lets accept the given that the eagles were a team that really needed ota’s and a pre season camp to swallow all the player changes that flooded their rooster…it was al too much for them and reid’sstaff to handle too many new faces and too many places needing talent….some talent was obtained BUT major holes need major work that Spags can help with….like getting a talented corps of linebackers who will be here for more than one season…we have had too many one season woners and flops we need lbs consistency
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