A couple former NFL players - cornerback Otis Smith and linebacker Mike Caldwell - are serving as assistant coaches for the Eagles.
It's not something that's common in the NFL. Unlike, say, hockey, basketball or baseball, where ex-players are the norm among coaches, former NFL players rarely go into the coaching ranks.
The two biggest reasons: not much money and looooooooooonngg hours.
My five best would-be coaches among former players:
1. Brett Favre. He's a coach's son, which is always a plus. Lives, breathes and sleeps football. Unfortunately for the NFL, more interested in cutting grass than coaching. He might even consider playing again.
2. Ronnie Lott. Career resume with 49ers speaks for itself. But Lott had that unique ability not only to read offenses and play hard-nosed football, but he was a great locker room leader.
3. Phil Simms. He makes way too much money and has way too much fun being an announcer. But the former Giants' quarterback knows x's and o's as well as anyone.
4. Aeneas Williams. The former Cardinals and Rams cornerback was smart, tough and extremely disciplined. Also had that kind of personality that players are drawn to.
5. Mike Singletary. He has had some nibbles for head coaching positions, but teams are scared off by the fact he hasn't called plays, and it's a legitimate issue. That said, Singletary is a terrific teacher, and an even better motivator.