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Breaking: Josh Grizzard Hired — Eagles Make Second Coordinator Move

The news broke live on air: Josh Grizzard, former Buccaneers OC, has been hired as the Eagles' passing game coordinator. The Birds 365 crew reacted in real time to what this means for Mannion, Sirianni, and the offense.

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In a moment that captured the chaos of the Eagles' offseason, breaking news hit the Birds 365 set mid-show: the Philadelphia Eagles had hired Josh Grizzard as their passing game coordinator.

Two of the Final Four

Grizzard was one of the final four candidates for the OC position, meaning the Eagles effectively hired two of their finalists — Mannion as coordinator and Grizzard in the newly created pass game coordinator role.

The immediate reaction on set was mixed. McMullen noted the parallel to the Sean Desai/Matt Patricia dynamic from a previous season: "I saw the idea of hiring a senior personnel consultant or somebody like that, and I thought that would have been a really bad thing to do. Now, Josh Grizzard isn't at the level of a Matt Patricia, but..."

A Safety Net or a Power Struggle?

The dual hire raises questions about authority. Is Grizzard a mentor for the inexperienced Mannion? A safety net in case the first-time play-caller struggles? Or the beginning of a potential power dynamic that could complicate the offense?

One thing is clear: the Eagles aren't leaving anything to chance. By hiring both Mannion and Grizzard, they've built redundancy into their offensive coaching staff — a hedge that reflects just how high the stakes are for 2026.

Watch the moment the news broke live on Birds 365

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