WE DON'T know much about Doug Pederson as a head coach yet but we do know this:
He doesn't have to be the smartest guy in the room.
Actually, it may be in his best interests if he isn't. The best avenue for Doug Pederson to succeed in his first foray as a head coach - his best chance to buy a little time to get a feel for the job - is if Jim Schwartz comes in and proves right away that the Eagles' defensive personnel are much better than last season's effort and record would suggest.