Eagles Make Unexpected Decision Regarding $255 Million Super Bowl MVP
The Philadelphia Eagles have risen to the top of the NFL by thinking outside the box. Their latest surprising coaching staff move is just another testament to that approach.
On February 28, ESPN’s Adam Rittenberg reported that the Eagles had hired Bowling Green head coach Scot Loeffler as their new quarterbacks coach. He replaces Doug Nussmeier, who departed to become the offensive coordinator of the New Orleans Saints after former Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore was appointed head coach.
“Scot has been committed not only to BGSU Football but to all our student-athletes and BGSU Athletics,” Bowling Green president Rodney Rogers stated. “He is deeply invested in player development and student success, and we wish him the best as he continues his coaching journey in the NFL with the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles.”
The Eagles recently secured a dominant Super Bowl victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, with quarterback Jalen Hurts earning Super Bowl MVP honors. Loeffler has now been brought in to help develop the team’s star signal-caller.
Loeffler’s Coaching Career Spans Three Decades
Loeffler played quarterback at the University of Michigan until a shoulder injury cut his playing career short. He then spent four seasons as a student and graduate assistant at Michigan, contributing to the 1997 national championship team, which featured Heisman Trophy winner Charles Woodson and backup quarterback Tom Brady.
His previous NFL experience includes a single season as the Detroit Lions’ quarterbacks coach in 2008—the year the Lions infamously went 0-16, marking the first winless season for a non-expansion team since World War II.
Before taking the head coaching job at Bowling Green in 2019, Loeffler served as an offensive coordinator at Temple, Auburn, Virginia Tech, and Boston College. His tenure at Bowling Green saw him post a 27-41 record over six seasons, with three consecutive bowl appearances and back-to-back winning records in 2023 and 2024.
Eagles Have Hurts in His Prime
Loeffler enters a situation where, if all goes well, he could be a top candidate for offensive coordinator roles around the NFL within a year.
The Eagles possess one of the league’s rarest assets in Hurts—a Super Bowl-winning quarterback entering his prime at 26 years old. In April 2023, he secured a five-year, $255 million contract extension, making him one of the highest-paid players in the league.
Despite his stellar Super Bowl LIX performance, Hurts endured his least productive passing season since becoming the Eagles’ starter in 2021. He finished the 2024 season with 2,903 passing yards, 18 touchdowns, and five interceptions.
However, two key factors contributed to his statistical dip. First, free-agent acquisition Saquon Barkley became just the ninth player in NFL history to surpass 2,000 rushing yards in a season. Second, Hurts battled multiple injuries, including a broken finger and a concussion that sidelined him for the final three regular-season games.
In 2022, Hurts earned All-Pro honors and was the NFL MVP runner-up after throwing for 3,701 yards, 22 touchdowns, and six interceptions, along with 231 rushing yards and nine touchdowns.
Tony Adame covers the NFL for Heavy.com, focusing on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Washington Commanders, and Denver Broncos. A veteran sports writer and editor since 2004, his work has been featured in Stadium Talk, Yardbarker, NW Florida Daily News, and Pensacola News Journal. More about Tony Adame.