SAN JOSE, Calif. - Sean McDermott might not have gotten a formal interview with the Eagles for their head coaching vacancy, but the Panthers defensive coordinator said that he spoke to the team early in the process.
"We did talk," McDermott said Monday during Super Bowl media night. "We had some preliminary talks. It was clear from the beginning they wanted to go offense."
The Eagles interviewed only offensive-minded coaches and eventually hired Chiefs coordinator Doug Pederson. McDermott and Pederson worked together for two seasons as Eagles assistants on different sides of the ball.
"I really feel good for Doug and the direction [the Eagles are] heading," McDermott said.