The Philadelphia Eagles have once again demonstrated their innovative approach to roster and staff management, setting themselves apart from conventional NFL thinking. Their latest coaching addition further underscores this mindset.
According to ESPN’s Adam Rittenberg, on February 28, the Eagles secured Bowling Green head coach Scot Loeffler as their new quarterbacks coach. He steps in to replace Doug Nussmeier, who recently accepted the offensive coordinator role with the New Orleans Saints following Kellen Moore’s appointment as head coach.
Bowling Green president Rodney Rogers acknowledged Loeffler’s departure in a statement: “Scot has been a dedicated leader within BGSU Football and across our athletic programs. His commitment to player development and academic success has been unwavering, and we wish him well as he advances to the next level with the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles.”
The Eagles enter this transition fresh off a dominant Super Bowl LIX victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, where quarterback Jalen Hurts delivered an MVP-worthy performance. Loeffler will now be tasked with further refining Hurts’ skill set as he continues his ascent among the NFL’s elite signal-callers.
Loeffler’s Extensive Coaching Background
Loeffler’s football journey began as a quarterback at the University of Michigan, though a shoulder injury prematurely ended his playing career. He quickly transitioned into coaching, spending four seasons as a student assistant and graduate assistant at Michigan. During that time, he was part of the Wolverines’ 1997 national championship-winning team, which featured Heisman Trophy winner Charles Woodson and future NFL legend Tom Brady.
Loeffler’s only previous NFL coaching stint came in 2008 as the Detroit Lions’ quarterbacks coach. Unfortunately, that season saw the Lions infamously go 0-16, marking the league’s first winless campaign for a non-expansion team since World War II.
Before taking the reins at Bowling Green in 2019, Loeffler built an extensive résumé as an offensive coordinator at Temple, Auburn, Virginia Tech, and Boston College. His tenure at Bowling Green saw him compile a 27-41 record over six seasons, but he guided the program to three consecutive bowl appearances and back-to-back winning seasons in 2023 and 2024.
Perfect Timing: Hurts Entering His Prime
Loeffler inherits a premier coaching opportunity, as he joins a franchise with a franchise quarterback in the prime of his career. If all goes well, his name could surface in future conversations for NFL offensive coordinator roles.
Jalen Hurts represents one of the NFL’s most valuable assets—a Super Bowl-winning quarterback approaching his peak at just 26 years old. The Eagles locked him in with a five-year, $255 million extension in April 2023, making him one of the league’s highest-paid players.
Despite his heroics in Super Bowl LIX, Hurts is coming off a statistically underwhelming passing season, posting 2,903 yards, 18 touchdowns, and five interceptions—the lowest numbers since he became the Eagles’ full-time starter in 2021. However, context is crucial.
Two major factors played into his statistical dip in 2024:
- The Eagles’ ground game was historically dominant, led by free-agent acquisition Saquon Barkley, who became just the ninth player in NFL history to eclipse 2,000 rushing yards in a season.
- Hurts battled injuries throughout the year, suffering a broken finger before missing the final three regular-season games due to a concussion.
In 2022, Hurts earned NFL All-Pro honors and finished as the MVP runner-up, delivering 3,701 passing yards, 22 touchdowns, and six interceptions, along with 231 rushing yards and nine rushing touchdowns.
With Hurts fully healthy and Loeffler stepping in to refine his game, the Eagles are primed for another high-caliber offensive season in 2025. As the franchise looks to defend its Super Bowl title, the quarterback-coach duo will be one of the most closely watched storylines in the league.
