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Bringing back Todd Bowles.

Duce was my #1 choice, but McDaniel is definitely an intriguing option.

After firing Chip we went with his antithesis, now we're sort of doing the same thing in the opposite direction.

This could result in some really good short term results, and if McDaniels's emotional intelligence has improved even slightly since his failed Denver gig, this might work out long term as well.

One thing we know about Josh is that he schemes to his talent.  So we're not dealing with another Chip Kelly here as far as offensive philosophy.

His people skills were non-existent in Denver, but failure and time tends to mellow people out.

Thing to keep in mind here is that we're also getting a new defensive coordinator.  Schwartz simply put was already "figured out" when we hired him.  At no point in time did our defense under Schwartz confuse opposing offenses, which is kind of the point when it comes to play calling.  It's hard to believe we can do worse than Gym Shorts.

And of course we got our new draft guru, who like McDaniel comes to Philly with a reputation for being a pain in the @ss to deal with.

One thing is for sure, the post-Chip kumbaya era is over.  Lurie 2.0 isn't content just sitting back and smiling.  Dorsey is gonna change the culture of our front office.  McDaniels is gonna change the culture of our lockerroom.

Buckle up, this has boom or bust written all over it.

When I see stuff like this, my confidence in McDaniels only increases.

There's real potential for a McDaniels tenure to crash and burn, especially with Wentz/Hurts/Lurie dynamic now baked into the equation.

But you are getting a legit offensive genius in him.  And I have to believe he's learned something after his failure in Denver.

It's a potential problem, especially if we get off to an 0-3 start next season with Wentz under center and Hurts still holding a clipboard.

But I get the thinking here.

If anyone can make it work, and make it work quickly with Wentz, it's McDaniels.  Doug's great at scheming to his talent, but apparently failed at getting through to Wentz.

Josh won't be as nice with Carson.  If Wentz ignores him like he did Doug, I'm confident that Josh will bench him before week 1.

That kind of tough love is probably what Ginger Jesus needs right now.

Doug is great at scheming to his talent.  Foles looked amazing with him.  Hurts, as a 22 year old rookie playing with a bunch of slop, looked amazing as well.  Which is why I wanted to give up on Wentz and keep Doug and Hurts.

But Lurie REALLY wants to make it work with Wentz.  McDaniels is the "bad cop" version of Doug.  The guy who won't let Carson flippantly dismiss advice that is given to him in the film room.  And hopefully the guy who will bench Wentz quickly if he stinks up the joint again next season.

That's my biggest fear, punting away another season hoping that Ginger Jesus can actually walk on water.