Doug Pederson's Philadelphia Eagles staff is starting to take shape. The Eagles have come to an agreement with Jim Schwartz to become the franchise's next defensive coordinator, according to Don Banks of Sports Illustrated.
Breaking: Can confirm Jim Schwartz has agreed to be Eagles new offensive coordinator. Deal not signed yet, but done.
— Don Banks (@DonBanks) January 19, 2016
Banks later clarified that he, of course, meant defensive coordinator. Schwartz arrived in Philadelphia on Monday and was reportedly set to interview with the team. He was viewed as a likely candidate to land the job, according to Jamie Apody of 6ABC in Philly, after working as a consultant for the league during the 2015 season.
Yes, Schwartz is a 4-3 proponent and yes, he makes use of the dreaded wide-9, but it's not the basis of his scheme, simply something he attempts to utilize in certain alignments. Schwartz spent eight seasons in Tennessee working under current Rams head coach Jeff Fisher. He spent five seasons as the head coach of the Detroit Lions, bringing an 0-16 team in 2008 to a 10-6 record and a second-place finish in the NFC North in 2011.
Unfortunately, the team struggled in 2012 and 2013 and Schwartz was relieved of his duties.
He then made the jump to Doug Marrone's Bills as defensive coordinator. Under Schwartz, the Bills defense excelled, finishing with the league lead in sacks. They also finished fourth-overall in scoring and yards.
When Marrone opted out of his contract and Rex Ryan was brought onboard, Schwartz was jettisoned in favor of a Ryan hire. Schwartz then took a consulting position with the league's officiating department.
