Vic Fangio, the new Defensive Coordinator for the Philadelphia Eagles, shared insights on his impact on offseason additions, rookie CB Quinyon Mitchell, and his coaching philosophy. Fangio expressed his desire to end his coaching career in Philadelphia, where it began 40 years ago. He emphasized the importance of 'good players' in his defensive system and discussed his approach to game planning and finding solutions. Fangio also addressed the Eagles' practice schedule and his hope to make Philly his last coaching stop.
How will Vic Fangio’s philosophy mesh with the Eagles’ practice routine? It’s one of the more interesting things to keep an eye on this summer, writes @RoobNBCS: https://t.co/ppTo62aCe1
“Well, it was exactly 40 years ago when I started my pro coaching career across the street at Veterans Stadium, and I thought it would be cool to hopefully end it here." Vic Fangio on returning to Philly and how he could've ended up here much sooner. https://t.co/EE9LLFLjdr
New Eagles DC Vic Fangio back to where career began, and where it's likely to end: "I thought it would be cool to hopefully end it here" https://t.co/da0jHMmebF
In his first press conference as Eagles DC, Vic Fangio admits he would have been here a year earlier if the timing worked out better: https://t.co/iCVwTEUrqj
Vic Fangio advocates for more offseason practices as Eagles’ new DC https://t.co/OkVTSgHiOU
12 takeaways from Vic Fangio's and Kellen Moore's initial Eagles press conferences https://t.co/Y87vzIxgZH
New Eagles DC Vic Fangio on notion he didn't have good relationships with Dolphins players: "I didn't see that at all, really." https://t.co/da0jHMmebF https://t.co/lodKowmSzE
Vic Fangio on whether he would have been the Eagles' DC in 2023 if Jonathan Gannon's departure was known earlier: "I think that's a fair assumption."
Vic Fangio and Kellen Moore spoke for the first time as Eagles coordinators. They discussed their systems, Moore’s philosophical blend with Nick Sirianni, the possibility that this may be Fangio’s final stop. https://t.co/JvW8lJ6ELy
Vic Fangio on Philadelphia's favorite -- edge rushers dropping into coverage: "They will occasionally drop, yes." -- honeymoon over 🤣 #Eagles
Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio hopes to end his coaching career in Philadelphia where it started 40 years ago: "I thought it would be cool to hopefully end it here" https://t.co/da0jHMmebF https://t.co/MN9tF9oWLd
Meet the #Eagles’ coordinators: 5 takeaways from Vic Fangio and Kellen Moore’s introductory news conferences. @EJSmith94: https://t.co/BlXEvpGmkC
#Eagles DC Vic Fangio on whether he would have been the team’s DC last year if the timeline worked out: https://t.co/xSuYeG8cs3
The #Eagles are adding depth at all positions, from everywhere. #FlyEaglesFly https://t.co/k35ofDrerM
Vic Fangio on the linebackers. Interestingly mentioned Zach Baum as an off-ball option #Eagles https://t.co/Qy9ohrIbyS
Vic Fangio on his oft-copied system #Eagles https://t.co/FO8Vh56nlY
Vic Fangio on his time as a friend of program back in 2022. #Eagles https://t.co/mI3vJlV13C
Vic Fangio “thought it would be cool to end it here” after starting with the Philadelphia Stars in 1984 #Eagles https://t.co/BHgDFbl9Xg
It was coordinator day at NovaCare and our first opportunity to speak with Vic Fangio and Kellen Moore. #Eagles https://t.co/XPf4UnBHJW
Fun to hear from Vic Fangio on everything from: - Philly as last stop - How he would have been DC last year - LBs for his system - Edge rushers dropping into coverage - Coaching young players - Nick Castellanos' slump More to come in 10 minutes: https://t.co/EMsukjViTs
The Eagles couldn't find their way out of their rut defensively in 2023 under Sean Desai + Matt Patricia. Asked Vic Fangio about his approach to game planning and finding solutions week to week. Interesting answer from the 7-time NFL defensive coordinator: https://t.co/9ra9oruRmn
Vic Fangio: Confirmed Philly Guy The new Eagles defensive coordinator held his first press conference since joining the organization on Thursday. https://t.co/XocrGe1wcL
New #Eagles DC Vic Fangio said he hopes to make Philly his last stop in coaching, coming full circle to where he started 40 years ago in pro football with the Philadelphia Stars.
New #Eagles DC Vic Fangio said he hopes to make Philly his last stop, coming full circle to where he started 40 years ago in pro football with the Philadelphia Stars.
Both of the Eagles new coordinators spoke today, we will discuss what was said. @Tim_McManus joins at 4:25. @CutonDime25 & @DeSeanJackson10 gave details into just how bad Chip Kelly was. We will discuss & talk sports villains. Plus, are the Phillies the best team in the game? https://t.co/R5rP8YqD7i
Vic Fangio hopes to end his pro football career in Philadelphia, where it started. https://t.co/06eTMosh70
"Good players." -Vic Fangio on what it takes to make his system work. 📸-Matthew Stockman/Getty Images https://t.co/Pv3CoCOVwU
New Eagles DC Vic Fangio: https://t.co/KsFIE0FjUo
"When things aren't going good, you need to go back to basics. I'll tell players early in camp that if we're struggling, don't expect me to magically scheme us out of it, we'll go back to basics." - Eagles DC Vic Fangio
"He's obviously got good movement, good size for a corner, he's gonna have to adapt to the NFL... We think he's the right guy emotionally and physically, hopefully that'll pay dividends sooner rather than later." - Eagles new DC Vic Fangio on rookie CB Quinyon Mitchell
Vic Fangio asked about the #Eagles having the least amount of practices in the NFL last year: Vic: "Well, you gotta make due with what you got. But I keep pushing for more." Reporter: "Did you push for more this offseason before coming here?" Vic: "I'll let Nick answer that." https://t.co/xKPJpYbdXv
"Howie asked me to watch several players, I gave him my opinion, then he took it from there" -Eagles Defensive Coordinator Vic Fangio on his impact on offseason additions & the NFL Draft
New #Eagles DC Vic Fangio: https://t.co/hkvqxLB1iS
Vic Fangio’s first time speaking as Eagles DC https://t.co/P3QJGmavpw
Live Stream: First media availabilities for Eagles new coordinators Kellen Moore & Vic Fangio https://t.co/e6D1FCmeUz
Eagles Coordinators speak with the media. #FlyEaglesFly https://t.co/KbUENQmw37
The Eagles are holding press conferences for their coordinators tomorrow afternoon around 1 p.m. It'll be our first time hearing publicly from Vic Fangio and Kellen Moore since they were hired.
#Eagles new coordinators Vic Fangio and Kellen Moore will meet with reporters for the first time Thursday at 1 PM ish