NFL Insider Makes Bold Prediction About Kellen Moore’s Next Gig as Mickey Loomis Threatens to Open Nick Sirianni’s Old Wounds

It’s Super Bowl time. While the Eagles and Chiefs camps are steady, all other 30 teams are swinging. Staff, players, and everything else are on the discussion table. Free agency is not open yet. So, the player transfer is not happening. But the teams are evaluating and juggling their staff. While Andy Reid and co. have a steady base, Nick Sirianni’s ship may get rocked after the Super Bowl. At least, Kellen Moore might move to another franchise.

During the January 31 episode of The Rich Eisen Show, NFL insider Tom Pelissero discussed if the Eagles OC would leave them for the Saints’ head coaching job. The Saints owner Mickey Loomis interviewed several candidates, including Moore. They even met with him. Since then, the rumors of him leaving the Eagles are pretty strong.

While revealing the development, he said, “Kellen Moore has been setting up staff and figuring out who’s going to be coming with him. All indications are that he wants this job. Mickey Loomis, if he wanted to hire Mike Kafka or Anthony Weaver or Darren Rizzy, he could do that. Kellen Moore is the one guy who can’t be hired until after the Super Bowl. So, you have to connect the dots a tiny bit on this. I think it’s fair to say all indications are right now that Kellen Moore is the top candidate for that job.” This definitely rings a bell.

 

#Saints GM Mickey Loomis informed other candidates this morning that, while there has been no final decision, he plans to continue discussions with Kellen Moore. Moore has been working on staff; he can’t be officially hired until after the Super Bowl and another meeting awaits. https://t.co/s7lvV0z1vk

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 31, 2025

Talking about the candidates mentioned by Pelissero, NY Giants OC Mike Kafka was with the Chiefs from 2016 to 2021, working closely with Patrick Mahomes. In his 3 years with the Giants, he also became their assistant head coach in 2024. So, he is in the race to grab the top spot. Similarly, Anthony Weaver worked with the Texans and Ravens before becoming Dolphins DC in 2024.

There is a common link: both had interviews for head coaching positions with several franchises over the past two years but couldn’t secure a job. So, this will be their first assignment as the top leader. Talking about the Saints, their interim coach Darren Rizzi finished 2024 with a 3-5 win-loss record. This indicates their need to fill the HC spot.

Interestingly, Mickey Loomis has shown a bias towards Kellen Moore. Things are looking promising for the offensive coordinator. But it might be problematic for the Eagles.

Nick Sirianni might have to go through a familiar plan

Let’s go back 2 years. The Eagles lost the Super Bowl LVII to the Chiefs. But their defensive coordinator, Jonathan Gannon, packed his bags and left for the Cardinals as their head coach. At first, it looked like a routine transfer.

However, reports later emerged that the DC had talked to the Cardinals after their NFC Championship win, during the impermissible conduct. It angered the Birds as they thought that they lost the Super Bowl because of their DC being distracted before the big game. And why not? Their defense failed to stop Harrison Butker‘s field goal in the final seconds, hence losing the game with just 3 points.

Though there are no reports of Mickey Loomis contacting Kellen Moore, such developments would reach him. The question here is, can Moore, who joined them in 2024 only, maintain his concentration amid the interview talks? The Eagles would need him in top gear. Undoubtedly, he empowered their offense. QB Jalen Hurts and RB Saquon Barkley bloomed under his wings. Particularly, Barkley had the best season of his career so far. For the first time since his debut, Barkley had 2005 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns.

The next 10 days are very critical for the Iggles. They want to avenge their Super Bowl loss. But will it happen again? Just like Gannon stayed back in Arizona after Super Bowl 57, will Moore also do that? We will get our answers soon.

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