Andy Reid Changes Mind, Fires Defensive Coordinator Sean McDermott

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When Philadelphia's playoff run came to a surprisingly quick end with a wild card home loss to Green Bay last Sunday, Eagles' Head Coach Andy Reid said that he was going to retain all of his assistants. That included defensive coordinator Sean McDermott. But six days later, an Eagles source confirmed to AOL Fanhouse on Saturday evening that Reid has shockingly reversed course and fired McDermott.

The move is very uncharacteristic of Reid, who has retained nine of his assistants, including offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg, for at least five seasons. However, Reid acted in the wake of a season in which Philadelphia won the NFC East for the first time since 2006 despite finishing last in the league in red zone defense, allowing touchdowns in 33-of-43 such situations and points on 42-of-43. The Eagles also tied for 21st in points allowed and tied for 17th on third downs.

 

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Source: http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2011/01/15/andy-reid-changes-mind-fires-defensive-coordinator-sean-mcdermo/

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