Bleeding Green Nation · May 18, 2023
Alex Tanney talks new role as Eagles QB coach
When Eagles’ OC Shane Steichen moved on to head coach the Colts, QB coach Brian Johnson was promoted to OC, and assistant Alex Tanney was promoted to QB coach. The former NFL quarterback spoke to reporters for the first time since stepping into his new role, and explained how his nearly 10 years of experience prepared him for a coaching opportunity.
Here’s what the QB coach had to say:
On his new role and background
“It’s been a great transition for me so far, it’s been pretty smooth.”
Tanney noted that he was in the QB room last year, so he already has a rapport with Jalen Hurts, and head coach Nick Sirianni would often give him assignments that, looking back, prepared him for his new role.
