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Tweetcap: Pederson Gives Updates

Mar 23, 2016 at 01:19 AM

Eagles head coach Doug Pederson spoke with the media during the Owners Meetings early Wednesday morning and addressed a number of questions regarding the team's offensive line and offense as a whole before delving into defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz's scheme ...

On the offensive line:

Coach Pederson: There's been talk about (Peters playing guard), but in my opinion left tackle is his best position moving forward.
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) March 23, 2016

Coach Pederson on the addition of Brandon Brooks: His skill set makes us a better football team. pic.twitter.com/mu2UkU5dnQ
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) March 23, 2016

On the quarterback position:

Pederson on Sam Bradford: He's a guy that makes good decisions, has a good arm & is a leader of the football team. pic.twitter.com/7WFIWzw64q
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) March 23, 2016

Coach Pederson says he expects the #Eagles to come out of the draft with another quarterback on the roster.
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) March 23, 2016

On Schwartz and the defense:

Coach Pederson on Jim Schwartz: It's an attack style of defense and he's had success over the year. He develops pass rushers.
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) March 23, 2016

Coach Pederson: Connor Barwin's best position is as a defensive end, coming off the edge. Marcus Smith will play defensive end too.
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) March 23, 2016

Coach Pederson: I feel really good about our cornerback position. There's some youth out there and some experience. Still need depth.
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) March 23, 2016

On the offense:

Coach Pederson: I've always been intrigued by the tempo of the game. There's a time and place for it.#Eagles app & https://t.co/5PSPfQTM3y
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) March 23, 2016

Coach Pederson: In this league, you have to be able to run the ball. We're going to continue to run the football.
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) March 23, 2016

Coach Pederson: I think (Jordan Matthews) can play outside. I want to see him outside this spring.#Eagles app and https://t.co/5PSPfQTM3y
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) March 23, 2016

On the tight ends and Trey Burton:

Coach Pederson: I like our athleticism at tight end. It's a good group. Ertz is a lot like Celek and like Travis Kelce in KC.
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) March 23, 2016

Pederson: I like the fullback position. I'd like FB to be a four core special teams player. We'll look at Trey Burton there in the spring.
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) March 23, 2016

On being a first-time head coach:

Coach Pederson: You get into this business to be the best football coach that you can be. #Eagles app and https://t.co/5PSPfQTM3y
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) March 23, 2016

On joint Traning Camp practices:

Coach Pederson: I'm interested in (joint practices during Training Camp), but this being my first year, we might stay away from it.
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) March 23, 2016

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