Philadelphia Eagles DL coach Phillip Daniels is on the Shareef Miller train

This just in. Philadelphia Eagles defensive line coach Phillip Daniels has a nice mix of vets and rookies, and it appears he’s becoming a fan of Shareef Miller.

The Philadelphia Eagles‘ new defensive line coach, Phillip Daniels, is a fan of rookie defensive end Shareef Miller. He’s also in a very unique situation. He has a shot to have a very successful season in his first full season as the guy.

Philly shed the word ‘assistant’ from his title back on February 8th after three seasons in that position and after Chris Wilson‘s contract expired. The next thing you know, Daniels’ job is to try and help guys like Vinny Curry and Brandon Graham enjoy success in the latter stages of their careers and to help the younger guys like Derek Barnett, Josh Sweat and the newly drafted Miller as they try to capitalize on all of this talent they possess.

Okay, here’s the controversial statement of the day. Is it really a stretch to say that, with the proper coaching, Sweat, Barnett, and Miller all have the potential to be seen as Pro Bowl talents (and maybe even make a few)?

It’s not a foregone conclusion, but it’s not unlikely either. Much has been heaped on Barnett despite having his career railroaded slightly by an injury a season ago by injury. Sweat has the tools but, at this point, seems to be developing slowly. Still, many believe he can break through. make this season’s final 53-man roster and pay dividends.

Then, there’s Miller. Impressive showings at each stop of the Eagles offseason routine, rookie camp, minicamp and OTAs have a few people talking. This guy can actually be good, and that’s where Daniels comes in.

It’s his job to get him there. Here’s the good news. According to Daniels, Miller does. indeed, have the tools. Recently, he spoke with Penn Live’s Daniel Gallen to weigh in on the guy Philly took 138th overall in the most recent NFL Draft.

Take a look:

"I’ve been pleased with him. (a) oung guy coming into a new situation for a team like this that’s been successful and got a lot of successful guys around you. And, those guys are helping him. Our D-ends are reaching out to him, helping him out, and that’s what it’s about. We all help each other get better, but I’m pleased with where he’s at."

Daniels should be pretty good at spotting talented defensive lineman and knowing what’s needed to succeed in the NFL by now. After racking up 514 total tackles, 62 sacks, 15 forced fumbles, 12 fumble recoveries and an interception with the Seattle Seahawks, Chicago Bears, and Washington Redskins during his playing career, it’s safe to say he’s seen much of what the pro game has to offer.

He’s now evolved from player to teacher, and Miller’s success will, largely, depend on what Daniels passes along. We’ll see how things go in Year one as these two may be tied to each other, just like a former rookie coach, Doug Pederson, was tied and still is tied to a rookie signal caller just several years ago.