"With the remaining playoff teams cut in half after Sunday's conference title games, the Eagles' public list of candidates for their defensive coordinator opening could be growing.

Of course, if the Eagles were hoping interview coaches from either the Packers or the Steelers - slated to meet each other in Super Bowl XLV - they will have to wait until Feb. 7 to do so.

They did finally get around to interviewing one candidate. Saints assistant Dennis Allen met with Eagles coach Andy Reid and general manager Howie Roseman for a formal interview at the NovaCare Complex on Sunday. The 38-year-old defensive backs coach flew back to New Orleans later in the day, a team spokesman said.

It is unclear exactly what transpired, but he was not hired, as expected - at least not yet. Allen also interviewed with the Broncos for their defensive coordinator position opening on Friday.

The Eagles still have a number of candidates they have yet to interview. Those names are still unknown, though.

The search could become clearer on Monday as the Eagles are now free to talk with coaches on the Bears' and Jets' staffs with expiring contracts or request permission to talk with coaches signed through at least next season."