Jeff Fisher: 5 Reasons He Fits As the Philadelphia Eagles' Defensive Coordinator

Jeff Fisher was let go by the Tennessee Titans and the late dismissal could play out well for the Philadelphia Eagles.

The Eagles are looking for a defensive coordinator and Fisher has one of the best defensive minds in football.

When the Titans let Fisher go, they may have set the table for one of the biggest surprises in coaching changes.

With an offense as talented as the Eagles have, Jeff Fisher could help instill a sense of desire and effort that could put the team’s defense over the edge.

The lessons and schemes he could bring would be a huge addition to Philadelphia, even if it’s only for one season.

The following slideshow has five reasons Jeff Fisher becoming the Eagles defensive coordinator is not only a realistic option, but the smartest option.

Enjoy!

Fisher Runs a 4-3 Defense

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NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 19: Coach Jeff Fisher of the Tennessee Titans calls instructions to his team against the Houston Texans at LP Field on December 19, 2010 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Titans defeated the Texans, 31-17. (Photo by Grant Halverson/G

Jeff Fisher is one of the smartest coaches in the league, but his specialty is defense.

He runs a 4-3 style defensive scheme, which is exactly what the Eagles have run for years.

Fisher knows how to manage personnel so he could optimize the players we have and build a sense of direction for the younger players.

Andy Reid loves his defensive linemen and Fisher uses the same ideology when it comes to rotating the defensive line to keep them fresh.

Jeff Fisher wouldn’t have to do much to get the defense to respect him, and it wouldn’t take him long to shape our defense up.

All The Head Coaching Jobs Are Taken

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NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 25: Head Coach Jeff Fisher of the Tennessee Titans looks on as the Titans trail the San Diego Chargers on December 25, 2009 at LP Field in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rex Brown/Getty Images)

Denver, San Francisco, Minnesota and most of Fisher’s other options have been filled for this season.

With his departure from Tennessee coming with a hefty buyout, money won’t be an issue.

Jeff Fisher wants to win.

There would be less pressure than Fisher has faced over the last 17 years as head coach of the Titans/Oilers.

He could sit back and wait until next year to get a head coaching job, or he can get back to basics and help build a world champion.

Help Lure Big-Time Free Agents

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NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 29: Vince Young #10 and head coach Jeff Fisher of the Tennessee Titans share a moment during their game against the Arizona Cardinals at LP Field on November 29, 2009 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Image

If you are a defensive free agent and you see an Eagles team with a great offense and a mediocre defense, it may not draw you in.

If you see that the team has brought in a great football coach in Jeff Fisher to lead their defense, you may reconsider.

Players like Antonio Cromartie, Nnamdi Asomugha, David Harris and even someone like Albert Haynesworth would see the addition as a big plus to signing with a team or being a trade target.

The signing of one or two of those big defensive names may be enough to keep Mike Vick here, even if it’s only for one more year.

That in itself would be worth brining Fisher onto the staff.

Instill a Mindset in The Defense and The Whole Team

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NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 29: Head coach Jeff Fisher of the Tennessee Titans watches on against the Arizona Cardinals during their game at LP Field on November 29, 2009 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Jeff Fisher gets everything out of his players.

Minus Vince Young.

The system he brings may not be that different then what the Eagles run now, but the mindset is totally different.

If you watch a Fisher defense play, they all look desperate.  They all want to make the play and no one is afraid to make a play.

If there is a coach on this planet who could teach Asante Samuel to wrap up, it’s Jeff Fisher.

The young players would look up to him and listen more than they did to the young Sean McDermott.

Fisher will bring great respect to the Eagles defense.

Familiarity With The Eagles Organization

First things first, is that not the greatest picture ever!

1980s, here we come.

Back to business—Jeff Fisher has worked for the Eagles in the past.

He knows the city and their passion. He may not be dealing with any of the same people in the front office, but he still knows what to expect.

The move to the Eagles organization would be the easiest move for him and the smartest for the both parties.

Fisher would have a way to cool off and be out of the limelight until a job opens up where he could be the head coach again.

The Eagles would get one of the best defensive minds in the game and a great leader.