Sources:Eagles fire DC

[SixisBetter]

By Chris Mortensen
ESPN
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Less than a week after Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid said that defensive coordinator Sean McDermott would return in 2011, the Eagles have fired McDermott, according to sources.

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McDermott, 36, came under heavy criticism in a season in which the Eagles allowed a franchise-high 31 touchdown passes and had the worst red-zone defense in the NFL. However, Reid said in a season-ending news conference McDermott would be retained.

Within three days of that declaration, sources say Reid informed McDermott he had changed his mind and would relieve McDermott of his duties after two years as the team's defensive coordinator.

McDermott replaced the legendary Jim Johnson, who died of cancer in 2009. He adapted Johnson's aggressive style of defense but injuries to key veterans forced McDermott to adjust his scheme in 2010. The Eagles allowed at least 24 points in 11 games this season.

The Eagles have not made a public announcement regarding McDermott's departure in hopes of allowing him to find another job.

ESPN's Sal Paolantonio reported in October McDermott's authority as defensive coordinator was in jeopardy.

 

[Cr122]

Quick, have Ryan sign that contract. lol

Think maybe Mangini goes to Philly then?

 

[Sheik]

Watch Ryan give us the finger and go coach there.

 

[Cr122]

Watch Ryan give us the finger and go coach there.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

 

[Cythim]

some bum at the Zone said he would rather hire McDermott over Rob Ryan lol

 

[Cr122]

some bum at the Zone said he would rather hire McDermott over Rob Ryan lol

lol lol lol

 

[Mr.Po]

McDermott was in a tough situation. He was going to have a hard time walking out of Jim Johnson's shadow and filling his shoes. Before his passing not much better in the game when it came to coordinators than Johnson with Dick Lebeau just being a notch above.

 

[Cr122]

McDermott was in a tough situation. He was going to have a hard time walking out of Jim Johnson's shadow and filling his shoes. Before his passing not much better in the game when it came to coordinators than Johnson with Dick Lebeau just being a notch above.

That's a good point man.

 

[Dave_N_nc]

McDermott was in a tough situation. He was going to have a hard time walking out of Jim Johnson's shadow and filling his shoes. Before his passing not much better in the game when it came to coordinators than Johnson with Dick Lebeau just being a notch above.

Yup but some idiots will never get it. We still haven't had a coach who can get out of Jimmy's according to most.

 

[dbair1967]

Whats interesting is everyone assumed they were gonna name Jauron as DC, but todays Philadelphia papers are saying the Eagles are still gonna let Jauron interview with the Browns.

Also says the decisions to fire McDermott was actually made Wednesday, but they didnt announce it.

 

[LAZARUS_LOGAN]

Yup but some idiots will never get it. We still haven't had a coach who can get out of Jimmy's according to most.

We potentially have one now.

 

[Dave_N_nc]

We potentially have one now.

we are going to find out soon.

 

[BangersandMash]

I thought he was a decent coach. They have a good front 7 but other then Samuel their best defensive back was a rookie. It's not his fault they got rid of Sheldon Brown and Brian Dawkins.