Looking at the Eagles’ coaching staff, it’s hard to ignore one of the more prevalent themes. Eight coaches, including head coach Doug Pederson himself, are former NFL players.
Pederson, Frank Reich, Eugene Chung, Phillip Daniels, Tim Hauck, Greg Lewis, Justin Peelle and Duce Staley all played at least eight seasons of football at the highest level. They’ve gone through the highs and lows that come along with suiting up in an NFL uniform on Sundays and in some ways, that gives them a different perspective on the game.
When Pederson began assembling his staff earlier this year, NFL playing experience was never a prerequisite for his coaching candidates.