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Ford: Schwartz grabs hold of Eagles' defense

At Tuesday's press conference to introduce Doug Pederson as the new head coach of the Eagles, Jim Schwartz stood off to the side in the shadow of the TV lights, casually dressed in slacks and a light jacket amid the sea of shiny suits bearing team lapel pins.

He completed the interview process for the position of defensive coordinator earlier in the day and had left the NovaCare Complex when the call came that he got the job. Schwartz was asked to hurry back and be on hand for the announcement.

"I feel like Al Pacino in The Godfather.