Here’s a hard truth for Philadelphia Eagles fans: this season’s postseason honors have left the team’s players in the shadows, despite their undeniable talent and contributions. But here’s where it gets interesting—while no Eagles player made it as a finalist for the NFL’s prestigious awards, the coaching shakeup and emerging talents are setting the stage for a fascinating future. Let’s dive into the details.
First up, the big question on everyone’s mind: Who will step into Christian Parker’s shoes as the defensive passing game coordinator and defensive backs coach? Parker’s departure to the Cowboys as a defensive coordinator leaves a significant void, especially after his remarkable work with players like Patrick Surtain, Quinton Mitchell, and Cooper DeJean, who all blossomed into All-Pros under his guidance. The most likely successor? Safeties coach Joe Kasper. With a background as a defensive quality control coach for the Eagles from 2021 to 2022 and a stint with the Dolphins in 2023, Kasper has earned the trust of Vic Fangio. His sharp insights, highlighted in Ted Nguyen’s piece on slot corners for The Athletic, suggest he’s a rising star in the coaching world. While his exact title remains to be seen, a promotion feels almost inevitable.
But here’s where it gets controversial: Is Kasper truly ready for this role, or is the Eagles’ front office moving too quickly to fill the gap? Let us know your thoughts in the comments—is this a smart move, or a risky gamble?
Now, let’s talk about the postseason honors snub. Last year, the Eagles were a force to be reckoned with, boasting finalists like Saquon Barkley (MVP and Offensive Player of the Year), Zack Baun (Defensive Player of the Year), Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean (Defensive Rookie of the Year), and Vic Fangio (Assistant Coach of the Year). Fast forward to 2025, and Fangio is once again in the running for Assistant Coach of the Year, but Eagles players were notably absent from the other categories. And this is the part most people miss: players like Quinyon Mitchell and Jihaad Campbell had seasons worthy of recognition, yet they were overlooked.
Mitchell, arguably the Eagles’ standout player in 2025, lacked regular-season interceptions, which likely contributed to his snub. Campbell, on the other hand, shone in the first seven games with 43 tackles, an interception, a forced fumble, and multiple pass breakups. Had he started the entire season, his stats might have rivaled those of other rookie finalists. While Campbell did earn a spot on the Pro Football Writers Association All-Rookie Team, it’s hard not to wonder if he—and others—deserved more.
Speaking of the All-Rookie Team, here’s a breakdown of the standout players who made the cut:
Offense:
- QB: Tyler Shough (Saints)
- RB: TreVeyon Henderson (Patriots), Ashton Jeanty (Raiders)
- WR: Emeka Egbuka (Buccaneers), Tetairoa McMillan (Panthers)
- TE: Tyler Warren (Colts)
- C: Jonah Monheim (Jaguars)
- OG: Tyler Booker (Cowboys), Grey Zabel (Seahawks)
- OT: Kelvin Banks Jr. (Saints), Armand Membou (Jets)
Defense:
- DL: Abdul Carter (Giants), Mason Graham (Browns), James Pearce Jr. (Falcons), Deone Walker (Bills)
- LB: Teddye Buchanan (Ravens), Jihaad Campbell (Eagles), Carson Schwesinger (Browns)
- CB: Will Johnson (Cardinals), Jacob Parrish (Buccaneers)
- S: Nick Emmanwori (Seahawks), Xavier Watts (Falcons)
Special Teams:
- PK: Andy Borregales (Patriots)
- P: Jeremy Crawshaw (Broncos)
- KR/PR: Chimere Dike (Titans)
- ST: Carson Bruener (Steelers)
While Andrew Mukuba’s season was cut short by injury, it’s clear the Eagles have a pipeline of talent waiting to break through. Mitchell and DeJean proved it last year, and Campbell is just the latest example.
Here’s the burning question: Are the Eagles being underrated by the NFL, or is this a fair reflection of their 2025 performance? Share your thoughts below—we want to hear from you!
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