The Philadelphia Eagles need help on defense. Vic Fangio has a history of helping defenses improve.
The Eagles are hoping he has more tricks up his sleeve, as they officially announced Saturday that Fangio is their new defensive coordinator. He’d been reportedly headed to Philadelphia for a couple of days.
Fangio, 65, served as the Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator last season, before parting ways with the team earlier this week.
Now, he will take over a defense that ranked 30th in points allowed this season. The Eagles lost six of their last seven games after a 10-1 start.
Welcome to Philly, Coach Fangio!#FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/MtIK5ECjDa
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) January 27, 2024
“Vic’s reputation obviously speaks for itself,” Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said in a statement. “He’s a brilliant defensive mind who has coached at a very high level in this league for many years. In my time spent with Vic, I’ve seen firsthand what makes him such a great coach – tremendous knowledge of the game, passion, and work ethic. I’m excited for our coaches and players to be able to learn from him and see it for themselves.”
Fangio was not a good fit in Miami last season, but he has a long track record of success as a DC, filling that post previously with Carolina, Indianapolis, Houston, San Francisco and Chicago. In seven of his past nine years as DC, his teams finished in the top 10 in fewest yards allowed.
He also served a three-year stint as head coach of the Denver Broncos from 2019-2021.
Fans generally like the Eagles’ decision although there were some doubters.
“He’s the best one to teach this particular defensive scheme. I think you’ll have a better teacher, and you’ll be more buttoned up when it comes to some of the issues, whether it’s communication, things like that.”
— @JFMcMullen on Vic Fangio pic.twitter.com/LR0bnR3hZf
— JAKIB Sports (@JAKIBSports) January 27, 2024
Even tho I’m a Commanders fan this is a good hire https://t.co/cNPZ9s72u6 pic.twitter.com/ZjW3NYRfcc
— Kolby’sKoldTakes (@KolbysKoldTake) January 27, 2024
The Maserati broke down. He’s here to fix it. https://t.co/rrPhxkECOK
— Ducis Rodgers (@duciswild) January 27, 2024
This Vic Fangio firing is a terrible look on the @MiamiDolphins https://t.co/rIVwB9RUW3
— Pete’s take’s (@XLifeisagambleX) January 27, 2024
Boy this happened quickly. I’m sure there wasn’t any tampering involved 🙄
— Eric Taylor (@taylorphins) January 27, 2024
Instead of coming up with a new scheme, something aggressive, we’re going back to this Fangio prevent defense awesome
— GP (@GiNo6719) January 27, 2024
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