Doug Pederson barely had been tossed from the Eagles’ nest Monday before speculation centered on Lincoln Riley as a possible successor.
For good reason. Riley is a heck of a coach. Football has swung offensive. A bright mind always will be attractive to and attracted by the National Football League.
And Riley is more than a bright mind. He’s the total package. If we didn’t know it before 2020, we know it now, as Riley has been a leading voice of wisdom in this pandemic-stricken season.
So will the Philadelphia franchise want Riley? Maybe. After Pederson was fired, a variety of outlets that cover the Eagles immediately tagged Riley as a prospect for the job, along with the likes of offensive coordinators Joe Brady (Panthers), Brian Daboll (Bills), Arthur Smith (Titans) and Eric Bienimey (Chiefs), along with Chiefs quarterback coach Mike Kafka.