Shane Steichen Hired By Colts.

Author Pat Egan

February 14th, 2023 9:38 AM

With the season officially over, the Eagles coaching staff is getting gutted. Lets start off with what we already knew. The Indianapolis Colts officially announced the hiring of Eagles offensive coordinator Shane Steichen.

For anyone hoping that maybe Steichen could stay because after all, the Colts found themselves in this situation before and they had to look elsewhere, (If you dont know what im talking about I am referring to the time that the Colts hired that snake Josh McDaniels only to see him run back to daddy Bill Belichick. This resulted in the Colts having to pivot and go to another candidate, Eagles then OC Frank Reich.) that is HIGHLY unlikely to happen.

The Eagles will now look to replace Steichen and the internal candidate that should be elevated is QB’s coach Brian Johnson. Johnson worked with Jalen Hurts since he was a college athlete and was hired because of his familiarity with the franchise QB. Johnson, along with the offseason work Hurts did with Tom House, led Hurts to have an MVP type season.

5 Reasons Why The Eagles Lost The Super Bowl

• Issac Seumalo's Penalty On 3rd and 1

  Issac Seumalo had a BRUTAL series in the first quarter where he blew coverage, looked lost, and capped it off with a costly false start on 3rd and 1. The Eagles lined up for their usual money play (Jalen Hurts up the middle) and Seumalo flinched. It backed them up and caused the Eagles to change their play calling. The very next play Jalen Hurts had an uncharacteristic fumble and it led to the Chiefs touchdown.

  If you want to blame Jalen Hurts for actually coughing up the ball then fine. But it never wouldve happened had Seumalo just done his damn job.

• No Pressure

  Youre facing Patrick Mahomes on one leg. He reinjured the ankle during the game. And yet, the Eagles and their 70+ sack defense did nothing to make him uncomfortable. The front 4 was MIA the entire game. Sacks? They didnt even get pressure! The Eagles defense let the NFL MVP sit in the pocket and pick them apart.

• Kadarius Toney's Punt Return

  A horrendous punt by Arryn Siposs led to a 65 yard return by Kadarius Toney which basically gifted the Chiefs an 8 point lead. Should the Eagles have gone for it on 4th and 3? Maybe. But they did themselves no favors with their special teams performance.

• Untouched Touchdowns

  Too many times the Eagles defense looked LOST against the Chiefs offense. And it led to a few walk in touchdowns where fans at home were screaming “how was he THAT open.” Its one thing to give up a touchdown, but its another to be completely confused on what the offense is doing. It was a REALLY bad job by Jonathan Gannon and his defense.

• Coaching Staff Choked

  Jonathan Gannon, as I wrote above, looked horrible. But Nick Sirianni got outcoached. Andy Reid made adjustments and Nick Sirianni didnt. Yes, the offense put up 35 points which is great, but it was the untimely errors. Not being able to get the play call in which resulted in a delay of game and a time out being taken. The penalties (6 compared to the Chiefs 3).

  They blew a 10 point lead at the half. They let Patrick Mahomes go off on their defense. They didnt stop the Chiefs ONCE in the second half. Chiefs scored every time they had the ball. They choked. The moment was too big for them and they choked.

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