The Philadelphia Eagles are reportedly eyeing LSU's offensive coordinator, Charlie Weis Jr., for their open offensive coordinator role. According to a report by Pat Leonard from the New York Daily News, the Eagles have "poked around on him," indicating some level of interest.
Additionally, Bleeding Green Nation has echoed this sentiment, bringing Weis Jr.'s name into conversation as a potential candidate in an article discussing six offensive coordinator prospects that the Eagles should consider. However, it remains uncertain whether Weis Jr. has had a formal interview for the position.
To give you a clearer picture, let’s take a look at the journey of this 32-year-old coach so far. His coaching career has spanned several notable positions:
- 2011: Served as the offensive quality control coach at Florida.
- 2012-2013: Worked as a team manager at Kansas.
- 2015-2016: Took on the role of offensive assistant at Alabama.
- 2017: Joined the Atlanta Falcons as an offensive assistant.
- 2018-2019: Acted as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Florida Atlantic.
- 2020-2021: Held the same titles at South Florida.
- 2022-2025: Functioned as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Ole Miss.
- 2026: Currently serves as the offensive coordinator at LSU.
Two key observations arise from his career trajectory: first, Weis Jr. has only one year of experience in the NFL; second, he worked alongside Jalen Hurts during their time at Alabama in 2016. Moreover, it’s worth mentioning that Nick Sirianni, the Eagles’ current head coach, crossed paths with Weis Jr.’s father, Charlie Weis Sr., when they were both part of the Kansas City Chiefs organization back in 2010. Weis Sr. was the offensive coordinator while Sirianni served as an assistant quarterbacks coach.
Weis Jr. has gained attention largely due to the offensive successes that Ole Miss has enjoyed under head coach Lane Kiffin. To illustrate that success, here’s how the Ole Miss offense has ranked over the past four seasons:
- 2022: 7th in yards per game, 29th in points per game.
- 2023: 12th in yards per game, 16th in points per game.
- 2024: 2nd in yards per game, 3rd in points per game.
- 2025: 2nd in yards per game, 10th in points per game.
Notably, Ole Miss produced Jaxson Dart, a first-round pick in 2025, and currently has another intriguing quarterback prospect in Trinidad Chambliss.
While one might assume the Eagles are likely seeking an offensive coordinator with a more established NFL background than Weis Jr., it’s possible they could take a chance on him if they believe he possesses significant potential. This consideration hinges on whether Weis Jr. is prepared to leave behind the situation at LSU, where he recently accepted a position in November.
Regardless, engaging in discussions with Weis Jr. could provide valuable insights for the Eagles as they navigate their search.
