Eagles announce 8 changes to coaching staff | Thoughts on each move, including the addition of run game coord – NJ.com

The Eagles announced eight changes to their coaching staff on Thursday.

Along with adding passing game coordinator to quarterbacks coach Press Taylors title, the Eagles also filled all of their position coach openings.

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Taylor will still be in charge of the grooming the quarterback position, but will also replace Mike Groh, the formerly titled offensive coordinator, with his new responsibilities.

Matt Burke, who was previously a special assistant on defense, will replace Phillip Daniels as the defensive line coach. He will also hold the title of run game coordinator on defense.

Former Vanderbilt wide receivers coach Aaron Moorehead will fill the same opening in Philadelphia, replacing Carson Walch. Former Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Marquand Manuel will serve as the teams defensive backs coach, replacing Cory Undlin, who was named the Detroit Lions defensive coordinator earlier this month.

In addition to those moves, the Eagles hired former Denver Broncos offensive coordinator Rich Scangarello in the role of senior offensive assistant. Former Fordham coach and Mississippi State passing game coordinator Andrew Breiner has been hired as a passing game analyst.

T.J. Paganetti (assistant run game coordinator/assistant running backs coach) and Dino Vasso (assistant coordinator/defense), who have been with the team for multiple seasons, were both given promotions and new titles.

Here are some quick thoughts on each move:

Rich Scangarello - Senior Offensive Assistant

Scangarello is a seasoned college and NFL quarterbacks coach with offensive coordinator experience. His role will be to infuse new ideas into the offensive game-planning structure and assist Eagles coach Doug Pederson in constructing the offense. Scangarello has a proven history of developing quarterbacks like Drew Lock, Nick Mullens, Brandon Allen and Jimmy Garoppolo at the NFL level. He could serve as a seasoned presence in the quarterback room. His use of virtual reality technology could help develop Wentz even further.

Press Taylor - Passing Game Coordinator/Quarterbacks Coach

Taylor is seemingly being primed for something bigger down the road. While he isnt the offensive coordinator in title, he will essentially be doing what Groh did at the helm. Taylor has a strong relationship with Wentz, so this move allows for continuity in his development. Its Pedersons offense and he is the offensive coordinator (essentially), so everything falls on him if the unit struggles moving forward.

Matt Burke - Run Game Coordinator/Defensive Line Coach

This one is a little surprising. The longtime Jim Schwartz disciple will have a new NFL responsibility on his plate this year. While he is clearly Schwartzs top assistant, he has never coached the defensive line at the NFL level. However, he is raved about as a teacher behind the scenes and has a background as a defensive coordinator. Former players have praised his ability to be direct with his criticisms and instructions.

Marquand Manuel - Defensive Backs Coach

Manuel played a role in the development of the Legion of Boom during the Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl runs a few years ago. He was also the defensive backs coach for the Falcons during their most successful period of the last decade. Manuel is a former NFL safety who has been praised for his ability to relate to his players.

Aaron Moorehead - Wide Receivers Coach

Moorehead has coached in the college ranks since retiring as an NFL player in 2009. The former wide receiver won a Super Bowl ring with the Indianapolis Colts during his playing days. He should command the respect of his pupils due to his high-level playing experience. He has coached and developed current NFL receivers like Josh Reynolds, Damion Ratley and Christian Kirk during his career.

Andrew Breiner - Pass Game Analyst

Breiner has experience as a play-caller at the college level. He will provide support for Taylor and Pederson in the passing game.

T.J. Paganetti - Assistant Run Game Coordinator/Assistant Running Backs Coach

Paganetti was promoted to assistant running backs coach last year. He will work with run game coordinator and offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland to perfect the running game with Duce Staley. Paganetti is clearly seen as a rising star on the staff.

Dino Vasso - Assistant Coordinator/Defense

Vasso has been with the Eagles since 2016. He previously served as the assistant secondary coach under Undlin. He will now work with Schwartz, Manuel and safeties coach Tim Hauck with an improved title. Like Paganetti, Vasso is a fast riser in the organization.

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