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Report: Vikings to Interview John DeFilippo Thursday in Philadelphia

By Sean Borman

Image credit: Jeff Fusco. From http://www.phillymag.com/birds247/2016/08/09/philadelphia-eagles-john-defilippo-sam-bradford-carson-wentz-donovan-mcnabb/

According to Albert Breer of the NFL Network, the Vikings will interview Philadelphia Eagles QB coach John DeFilippo for their Offensive Coordinator vacancy Thursday.

The Eagles gave the Vikings permission to interview DeFilippo before his contract with the team expires. It was originally reported the Vikings would have to wait until February 14th to speak with the coach. The two sides will meet in Philadelphia so he can participate in planned Super Bowl celebration activities.

Other candidates for the position include current Vikings QB coach Kevin Stefanski, former Vikings and Seahawks offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell, Texans QB coach Sean Ryan and Saints assistant head coach Dan Campbell, who is reportedly interviewing for the Colts’ heading coach job today.

Sean Borman

Sean Borman is a writer with Minnesota roots that's a Vikings optimist. He was an intern with the Vikings during college and is an IT nerd by day. You can find him on the golf course during summer and on Twitter @SeanBormanNFL.

Tags: Dan Campbell Darrell Bevell John DeFilippo Kevin Stefasnki Sean Ryan

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  • Honestly, I don't care who we pick, just get it done, and get it right. SKOL

    • They got him. I'm interested to see how aggressive the offense will become under DeFilippo

  • And ex-Vikings HC Leslie Frazier will be interviewing for the Colts HC job in the wake of Josh McDaniels leaving the Colts at the altar. Holy Crap.

      • I instantly wondered if Tony Dungy roasting McDaniels for how he handled that situation lead to a call from Irsay to see who he'ld suggest for the job. Not sure if he still holds that kind of pull with the organization, but it would make some sense as I don't believe Les had gotten much attention for HC jobs the past couple years.

        • Very true, and I think you could be right. If I were Irsay I'd absolutely consider the advice of Dungy