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3 head coach replacements for Doug Pederson the Eagles should at least consider

By John Buhler

LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER 15: Head coach Doug Pederson of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on during the first half of the game against the Washington Redskins at FedExField on December 15, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER 15: Head coach Doug Pederson of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on during the first half of the game against the Washington Redskins at FedExField on December 15, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /
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Arthur Smith, Tennessee Titans
Arthur Smith, Tennessee Titans. (Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports) /

Arthur Smith. 35. Pick Analysis. Offensive Coordinator. 2. player. Scouting Report. Tennessee Titans

Even if sticking with another offensive-minded head coach would be the Eagles potentially falling back into a bad habit, you have to realize that many of the best coaching candidates in this cycle dominate on that side of the ball. One guy that will be at the top or near it on every team looking for a head coach this offseason is Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith.

Smith has flourished calling plays for Mike Vrabel’s Titans the last few years. He may have a ton of offensive weapons to work with in bell-cow back Derrick Henry, a former top-10 pick at quarterback in Ryan Tannehill and a bona-fide superstar A.J. Brown at wide receiver. However, he is the one putting all these star players in position to make big-time plays. He makes a difference.

An ongoing issue with the Eagles has been a lack of vibrancy from the offense’s skill positions. Wentz has taken a ton of flak for this, as has Pederson. While much of the blame could fall on general manager Howie Roseman, it was not like the Titans were an elite and creative offense until Smith started calling plays for Vrabel. This is why he will be an NFL head coach in 2021.

The problem with Smith is he is seen as either the No. 1 or No. 2 coaching candidate in this cycle, along with Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy. With teams like the Atlanta Falcons, the Detroit Lions and the Houston Texans in need of new head coaches, we have to wonder if a Philadelphia vacancy is significantly more inviting than any of these three options.

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