Philadelphia Eagles Sign Todd Bowles To Become Defensive Backs Coach

by Josh Kirkendall on Jan 30, 2012 10:35 AM EST in Coaching News

ORCHARD PARK, NY - DECEMBER 18: Todd Bowles, head coach of the Miami Dolphins, walks on the sidelines against the Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium on December 18, 2011 in Orchard Park, New York. Miami won 30-23. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images)

It remains unknown who (or when) the Cincinnati Bengals will hire to become their newest defensive backs coach after the departure of Kevin Coyle, who became the Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator late last week. One suggestion we brought up during the insane coaching updates was former Dolphins Intern Head Coach Todd Bowles. Unfortunately he's no longer an option.

According to NFL Network Insider Jason La Canfora, after turning down a job offer with the Oakland Raiders, Bowles has agreed to become the new defensive backs coach for the Philadelphia Eagles.

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Jason La CanforaTodd Bowles taking Eagles DBs coach job. Turned down offer from Oakland. #insideslant 4 minutes ago via Twitter for BlackBerry® · powered by @socialditto

Also the Bengals are expected to hire a new linebackers coach after the team reportedly decided not to re-sign Jeff Fitzgerald. However contrary to report, Fitzgerald is still listed as the team's linebackers coach on the Mothership.

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So what DB coaches are left out there?

and dont say Paul Gunther.

by Bengalsfan024 on Jan 30, 2012 10:59 AM EST reply actions

Rod Woodson

by sofakingood on Jan 30, 2012 11:10 AM EST up reply actions

dang was typing it when yours popped up

by Bengalsfan024 on Jan 30, 2012 11:11 AM EST up reply actions

Great minds think alike. The guy was perenial all-pro and is in HOF. And someone posted earlier Oakland fired him recently.

by sofakingood on Jan 30, 2012 11:13 AM EST up reply actions

He did a good job with their secondary

I thought he did anyway

AJ Green = Optimus Prime

by Helmsy on Jan 30, 2012 11:15 AM EST up reply actions

and possibly Ray lewis if he decides to retire from playing, just a thought lol

AMAS

by AMAS85 on Jan 30, 2012 11:12 AM EST up reply actions

haha

AJ Green = Optimus Prime

by Helmsy on Jan 30, 2012 11:15 AM EST up reply actions

Rod Woodson?

snag him DB coach
Grab Little Zim LB Coach

Grab someone to replace lippencott

by Bengalsfan024 on Jan 30, 2012 11:10 AM EST up reply actions

I'm scared of what he can do with their secondary

AJ Green = Optimus Prime

by Helmsy on Jan 30, 2012 11:07 AM EST reply actions

I'm right there with you.

No DB coach would have turned down that job. Those guys alone could make you a super star. If the D ends up being #1 against the pass then he will almost be assured of getting a head coaching gig. He did a really good job in Miami and I think the Dolphins were too quick to move on from him.

by WOOD98 on Jan 31, 2012 2:20 AM EST up reply actions