Frank Reich Doesn't Want the Eagles OC Job — And That Tells You Everything About Nick Sirianni's Offense

Frank Reich's refusal to take the Eagles OC position is the single most telling data point of this entire search. Here's a man who hoisted Philadelphia's first Lombardi Trophy, who talks to Nick Sirianni daily, who would receive more goodwill from the fanbase than any other possible hire — and he said no.

The Job Description Is the Problem

As Dan Sileo explained on The National Football Show, the issue isn't money — Reich signed a three-year, $8 million per year deal with the Panthers before that tenure ended. The issue is autonomy.

"Nick Sirianni is in charge of the construction of the game plan, plain and simple," Sileo said. "And that's something Frank Reich didn't want to do — come in and not be a play-caller."

This aligns with a pattern that has become impossible to ignore. Brian Dable chose Tennessee over Philadelphia. Mike McDaniel went to the Chargers. The common thread isn't the city, the fanbase, or the quarterback — it's the job itself.

A Parade of Rejections

Sileo kept a running count: 14 candidates contacted, multiple withdrawals, and the big names all landing elsewhere. "Brian Dable would rather work for the shitty Titans. Frank would rather work for the shitty Jets and Woody Johnson. Make that make sense," he said.

The answer, is straightforward: the Eagles' definition of offensive coordinator is fundamentally different from the rest of the league. It's a position with significant responsibility but limited authority — a combination that top coaching candidates are unwilling to accept.

The Nick Problem

"This is about Nick. This ain't about Jalen," Sileo argued. "Jalen's won. He has a pretty good trophy case. So all of that being said, they've won in spite of that. This is exposing Nick Sirianni."

The implication is clear: if Sirianni's best friend won't work under him, and established coordinators keep choosing lesser jobs, the structure itself is broken. No hire will fix that until the fundamental power dynamic changes.

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