that makes the most sense to me.
The Eagles blocked QB coach John DeFilippo from interviewing for the New York Jets OC job earlier this month.
Jeff Kerr - Jan 28, 2017
Earlier in January, the Philadelphia Eagles blocked quarterbacks coach John DeFilippo from interviewing for the New York Jets offensive coordinator position.
Teams have been accustomed to do this over time, so the decision wasn't a shocking one.
According to a report from Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer, Eagles general manager Howie Roseman and head coach Doug Pederson promised DeFilippo if he had an offer to become an offensive coordinator the pair wouldn't stand in his way. Roseman and DeFilippo stayed true to their word, but owner Jeffrey Lurie vetoed the bill and denied the request.
Lurie is "obsessed" with the development of Carson Wentz, making sure the second-year quarterback has all the resources necessary to succeed in the NFL. That includes the retaining of DeFilippo.
The next step in Lurie's process? Acquiring multiple playmaking wide receivers to help take Wentz's game to the next level.
DeFilippo has one year left on his contract and could be a prime candidate for offensive coordinator jobs in 2018 should Wentz continue to show significant progress.