26CornerBlitz Posted January 18, 2016 Author Share Posted January 18, 2016 @DonBanks Source says Eagles have interest in Jim Schwartz as defensive coordinator. Do not know if he's Doug Pederson's DC choice, or the team's? @RapSheet Defensive coordinator candidate Jim Schwartz is in Philly as we speak. He's already interviewed with #Jaguars, could be #Eagles guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted January 19, 2016 Author Share Posted January 19, 2016 @4JoshReed according to reports out of Philly... former #Bills defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz expected to be named Eagles DC. @CSNPhilly Source confirms to @TheRealDGunnCSN Jim Schwartz in town to meet with #Eagles. @DZangaroCSN: http://cmcst.sn/GfR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted January 19, 2016 Author Share Posted January 19, 2016 @thadbrown7 Not official yet, Frank Reich as OC and Jim Schwartz as DC for #Eagles sounds close to done. Really like those coordinators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 @4JoshReed according to reports out of Philly... former #Bills defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz expected to be named Eagles DC. @CSNPhilly Source confirms to @TheRealDGunnCSN Jim Schwartz in town to meet with #Eagles. @DZangaroCSN: http://cmcst.sn/GfR 26 - you are all over it. Happy for Schwartz and he should do well with that talent. I don't see him as HC material but an excellent DC like Wade. As far as Peferson, it's basically an admission by Lurie they made a mistake on Kelly, and going back to what is comfortable in a Reid disciple. reid is a heck of a coach so hopefully for his sake Pederson can do the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted January 19, 2016 Author Share Posted January 19, 2016 26 - you are all over it. Happy for Schwartz and he should do well with that talent. I don't see him as HC material but an excellent DC like Wade. As far as Peferson, it's basically an admission by Lurie they made a mistake on Kelly, and going back to what is comfortable in a Reid disciple. reid is a heck of a coach so hopefully for his sake Pederson can do the same. Pederson will have to make a good impression quickly or the Philly fans and media will be all over him. Getting a good staff in place is key for him. @phillydotcom Fans react to Schwartz, Reich rumors - http://bit.ly/1OC3xvj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Reich was not well thought of as an OC in SD. Should be intersting though to see if pederson calls the plays and Reich is more player development/QB where he excels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted January 19, 2016 Author Share Posted January 19, 2016 Reich was not well thought of as an OC in SD. Should be intersting though to see if pederson calls the plays and Reich is more player development/QB where he excels. All of those injuries certainly did him no favors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philly McButterpants Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 News coverage here was favorable for all 3 hires . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted January 19, 2016 Author Share Posted January 19, 2016 @6abc Fmr. Lions head coach Jim Schwartz arrives at 30th Street Station, expected to be #Eagles defensive coordinator @ProFootballTalk Jim Schwartz, Frank Reich linked with Eagles coordinator jobs http://wp.me/p14QSB-9Y2h Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Probably not. Both sides needed a fresh start. What about from a fan's perspective? The past 3 years have been totally wasted, no way around it. At least the Gints and Bucs promoted from within rather than have a full scale house cleaning followed 3 years later be the return of the prodigal coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted January 19, 2016 Author Share Posted January 19, 2016 What about from a fan's perspective? The past 3 years have been totally wasted, no way around it. At least the Gints and Bucs promoted from within rather than have a full scale house cleaning followed 3 years later be the return of the prodigal coach. Maybe so with the full benefit of 20/20 hindsight. But the fans were complaining loudly about Reid prior to his departure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Maybe so with the full benefit of 20/20 hindsight. But the fans were complaining loudly about Reid prior to his departure. Yeah but if I'm Lurie I think I'd go in a different direction. This is like Nathaniel returning here as HC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted January 19, 2016 Author Share Posted January 19, 2016 Yeah but if I'm Lurie I think I'd go in a different direction. This is like Nathaniel returning here as HC. I see your point, but I'd take Pederson's pedigree over Nate Can't Hackett just as it's obvious that Reid is by far a superior coach with a well established track record of success when compared to St. Doug who has such little cachet in the NFL. We'll see if they can recapture a measure of sustained success under the Reid protégé. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LA Grant Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Funny, the Eagles fans I've talked to about Schwartz in the last few days are not thrilled with his (potential) hiring — mostly due to that the last time they ran a Wide 9 under Jim Washburn it was very weak against the run. Luckily for them, Schwartz's Wide 9 defenses are great against the run because he puts so much focus on it. For me, personally, I think Schwartz will do well there with their talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted January 19, 2016 Author Share Posted January 19, 2016 (edited) @phillydotcom Jim Schwartz is talking with the Eagles, but there is no deal yet http://bit.ly/1OCjbXq The Eagles still have many players who were initially acquired to play in a 4-3. Pro Bowl defensive end Fletcher Cox posted Monday on Twitter: "Did somebody say 4-3 . . . Or am I dreaming." Defensive end Vinny Curry, outside linebacker Brandon Graham and inside linebacker Mychal Kendricks also would likely welcome a return to an even-man front. Schwartz has long been a proponent of an attacking defensive line that often has the ends line up in the nine-technique - otherwise known as the wide-nine - but only in certain situations. The Eagles utilized this scheme in 2012-13 when they brought in line coach Jim Washburn from the Titans. Edited January 19, 2016 by 26CornerBlitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 (edited) Eagles DL is very talented - seems like great fit. We will finally get to see Kiko in Schwartz's D! That is unless Chip trades Carlos Hyde for him. Edited January 19, 2016 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted January 19, 2016 Author Share Posted January 19, 2016 @RapSheet DC candidate Jim Schwartz interviews with #Eagles coach Doug Pederson today. If they hit it off & all goes well, he's expected to join PHI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted January 19, 2016 Author Share Posted January 19, 2016 @DonBanks Eagles have a new Defensive coordinator in Jim Schwartz. Deal is not yet signed, but agreement in place. @ChrisBurke_SI Eagles have (most of) the pieces for Schwartz's 4-3. Push Graham back to DE, Cox/Logan inside, LB group of Kendricks/Hicks/Alonso. @Jeff_McLane Jim Schwartz as DC is strong hire for #Eagles on paper. Has vast experience and success in the NFL. Already has pieces to move back to 4-3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Cubed Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Anyone wonder if the fact that the Eagles are playing the NFC North this year had any bearing on his decision? He knows those teams all too well and can look good, like he did in Buffalo, against them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Anyone wonder if the fact that the Eagles are playing the NFC North this year had any bearing on his decision? He knows those teams all too well and can look good, like he did in Buffalo, against them.probably just icing on the cake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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