An NFL lifer, it only makes sense that Josh McCown’s next job will come as a coach.
That must have been what the Eagles were thinking, as they had conversations with the 40-year-old quarterback about joining Doug Pederson’s staff — possibly even as his offensive coordinator — according to The Philadelphia Inquirer. The talks came during Philadelphia’s exit interviews at the end of the season, but it isn’t known if the Eagles made an official offer. McCown, who also spoke with Eagles owner Jeffery Lurie, did say that he’s not ready to officially retire.
McCown has always had an interest in coaching, though. Before McCown joined the Eagles, he signed on to be the quarterbacks coach at Myers Park High School and even continued in the position while serving as Carson Wentz’s backup in 2019.
McCown looked to be done with football after his final year with the Jets in 2018. He announced his retirement and joined ESPN as an analyst, but after the Eagles’ backup quarterbacks suffered injuries, McCown got the call and signed a one-year deal.
The veteran has played for nine different teams since he entered the league in 2002. He has primarily served as a backup but has started for teams here and there, including the Jets. McCown was with the Jets in 2017 and started13 games before getting injured. Then, in 2018, he was Sam Darnold’s mentor.
It doesn’t sound like McCown wants to give up playing football just yet. If he does play another season, he’ll likely serve as a backup somewhere again, possibly even in Philly. But coaching will be in McCown’s future one day.
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