The Eagles contract with special teams coordinator Michael Clay was set to expire, and he even went and interviewed for the same role down in Tampa Bay. Just days later, however, it looks like the coach
is returning to Philly on a new deal.
Among the long list of issues for the Eagles last season, special teams wasn’t a particularly big concern. Jake Elliott missing kicks was a lowlight, but otherwise, two defensive players earned Player of the Week awards on special teams, and they were blocking kicks pretty regularly.
Punter Braden Mann consistently gave the Eagles defense good field position, and Clay’s group was well-coached in keeping the ball out of the endzone.
Save for a very unpredictable Sydney Brown, Clay had the Eagles special teams prepared and ready to play each week. Having the special teams coordinator return to Philly is one less thing the front office will have to worry about this offseason, and they can stay focused on finding a new offensive coordinator.
