Philadelphia Eagles: Jim Caldwell is best choice for offensive coordinator

DETROIT, MI - SEPTEMBER 10: Head coach Jim Caldwell of the Detroit Lions is seen in the first half of the game against Arizona Cardinals that Ford Field on September 10, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI - SEPTEMBER 10: Head coach Jim Caldwell of the Detroit Lions is seen in the first half of the game against Arizona Cardinals that Ford Field on September 10, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images) /
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NEW ORLEANS, LA – OCTOBER 15: Head coach Jim Caldwell of the Detroit Lions yells to the officials during a game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on October 15, 2017, in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints defeated the Lions 52-38. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA – OCTOBER 15: Head coach Jim Caldwell of the Detroit Lions yells to the officials during a game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on October 15, 2017, in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints defeated the Lions 52-38. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /

Of all the rumored candidates for the Philadelphia Eagles vacant offensive coordinator position, Jim Caldwell should be at the top of the list.

As the Philadelphia Eagles’ front office continues their search for a new offensive coordinator, fans are growing more and more anxious with each passing day. We’ve all seen several names get tossed around as potential candidates, from Jim Caldwell to USC Trojans offensive coordinator Graham Harrell to the Eagles own running backs coach Duce Staley. There’s just one thing about the Staley theory.

Rumor has it that Eagle Chairman and CEO Jeffrey Lurie would rather see an outside hire, someone with experience as an OC. The melting pot of potential hires seems to grow every day, but Caldwell, someone that was rumored to be a favorite early in the process, is still the best option if the Eagles truly want to maximize their offense’s potential.

That’s a statement that’s been debated. Here’s why it’s accurate.