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Pederson says firing Greg Lewis was 'tough'

INDIANAPOLIS - Eagles coach Doug Pederson said the decision to fire wide receivers coach Greg Lewis was a "tough one to make" but that it was the right move for the organization. The Eagles hired veteran wide receivers coach Mike Groh to replace Lewis.

Pederson, who has not spoken publicly since Week 17, addressed his staff change for the first time Wednesday.

"I sat down and had a great conversation with [Groh] and we really hit it off," Pederson said. "Some of his expertise, some of the players he's coached, past experience, and a lot of recommendations, too, from around the league .