Eagles anticipate hiring Christian Parker, the DBs coach from the Broncos; report
The Philadelphia Eagles are poised to add another defensive coach to their staff, with ties to their new defensive coordinator Vic Fangio. Christian Parker, currently serving as the defensive backs coach for the Denver Broncos, is reportedly expected to join the Eagles’ coaching staff, as reported by ESPN’s Dan Graziano.
Parker, at 32 years old, has been with the Broncos for the past three seasons, initially working under Fangio during the 2021 season when Fangio was the head coach of the Broncos. Prior to his stint in Denver, Parker began his NFL coaching career with the Green Bay Packers. He also has coaching experience at various colleges, including Texas A&M, Notre Dame, William & Mary, Norfolk State, and Virginia State.
During his time with the Broncos, Parker has coached notable players like cornerback Pat Surtain II and safety Justin Simmons, contributing to the success of Denver’s defense. Despite a dip in defensive rankings last season, Parker’s experience and coaching acumen make him an appealing addition to the Eagles’ coaching staff.
This news comes after the Eagles recently hired Clint Hurtt as their defensive line coach, who previously worked under Fangio in Chicago, and Joe Kasper as their safeties coach, who followed Fangio to Miami for the 2023 season. Initially, the Eagles were pursuing Karl Scott for their defensive backs coach position, but he opted to remain in Seattle.
The Eagles are also reportedly still searching for a linebackers coach, having interviewed former defensive coordinators Joe Barry and Mike Caldwell for the role. With these coaching additions, the Eagles aim to bolster their defensive coaching staff under the leadership of Vic Fangio.
Kyle Shanahan revealed the tense moments leading up to the San Francisco 49ers’ selection of Brock Purdy during the 2022 NFL Draft in an interview with NBC Sports’ Peter King. Shanahan and his coaching staff had identified Purdy as a potential target earlier in the draft process, but uncertainty arose as the seventh round approached.
Despite having a fourth-round grade on Purdy, Shanahan and the 49ers found themselves still considering him as the draft neared its end. The coaching staff was divided, with some advocating for other positions of need and suggesting Purdy could be signed as a free agent after the draft.
However, when asked by co-chairman Dr. John York about the best available player, Shanahan affirmed Purdy’s talent. York’s question provided clarity, leading Shanahan and general manager John Lynch to ultimately select Purdy with the No. 262 pick.
Shanahan’s gut instinct proved correct, as Purdy exceeded expectations upon joining the team. Despite initially serving as a third-string quarterback, Purdy eventually became the starter and led the 49ers to the NFC Championship Game, showcasing impressive statistics and earning a reputation as a formidable player.
The success of Purdy, affectionately referred to as “Mr. Irrelevant” as the final pick of the draft, highlights the importance of trusting intuition and making bold decisions in the high-stakes environment of the NFL Draft.
