Eagles head coach Andy Reid addressed the decision to relieve defensive line coach Jim Washburn during his noon news conference with reporters Monday.
The decision was announced on the team's Twitter account on the morning after Sunday night's 38-33 loss to the Dallas Cowboys.
"Listen, I'm not going to sit here and go into great deal on the whys that I'm doing it other than I think it's the best thing for the Philadelphia Eagles and this football team that I made that move," Reid told reporters Monday.
Seemingly to address questions about whether the call to fire Washburn was his or whether it was made over his head, Reid said, "This is a move that I made."
"Nobody else made this move," he continued, smiling. "And that's important for you to understand. And this isn't a move to save my job. That's not what this is. This is a move that I think needed to be done now, and so I did it now. And that's about as far into depth that I'm going to go with that."
The team has hired Tommy Brasher to take Washburn's place. Brasher served as Eagles defensive line coach in 1985 and then again from 1999 to 2005.
Reid said the move "brings back a very loyal, loyal assistant coach that … I had here for a number of years who understands what I'm about and what I'm trying to get done with a young defensive line."
But Reid also seemed to give a timeline for the employment of Brasher, who is coming out of retirement to fill the post.
"So, for these next four weeks Tommy's going to coach the defensive line," Reid said. "Obviously, his experience here will benefit (defensive coordinator) Todd (Bowles) and the other young coaches that we have there."
Reid went on to say that rookie quarterback Nick Foles will continue to start for the remainder of the season in place of Michael Vick, who remains at stage four of his five-stage concussion recovery.
Running back LeSean McCoy is currently at stage three of his concussion recovery, the coach added.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:51 PM EDT2013-06-19 01:51:32 GMT
For the second time in one week, officers from the PSPCA are rescuing cats from another hoarding situation.17 cats have been rescued so far from a rowhome on the 2000 block of Margaret Street.
For the second time in one week, officers from the PSPCA are rescuing cats from another hoarding situation.17 cats have been rescued so far from a rowhome on the 2000 block of Margaret Street.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 8:56 PM EDT2013-06-19 00:56:59 GMT
In Delaware County, a man is charged with raping a woman. And what led to his arrest--her iPhone. Upper Darby police arrested 23-year-old Gaurave Kumar for sexually assaulting his ex-girlfriend.
In Delaware County, a man is charged with raping a woman. And what led to his arrest--her iPhone. Upper Darby police arrested 23-year-old Gaurave Kumar for sexually assaulting his ex-girlfriend.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 8:55 PM EDT2013-06-19 00:55:15 GMT
Bensalem police have arrested the suspect wanted for stabbing a man during a vehicle break-in. They previously released a series of suspect photos to help in the search.
Bensalem police have arrested the suspect wanted for stabbing a man during a vehicle break-in. They previously released a series of suspect photos to help in the search.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:58 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:58:16 GMT
Under a "doomsday" budget now being enacted, schools and students in the city of Philadelphia are facing devastating losses. Philadelphia is trying to convince the state not to let it happen.
Under a "doomsday" budget now being enacted, schools and students in the city of Philadelphia are facing devastating losses. Philadelphia is trying to convince the state not to let it happen.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:07 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:07:39 GMT
Published reports are saying this is a murder/suicide. The victim is 47 year old family practice doctor Michelle Liggio, and the alleged gunman is her estranged husband 58 year old Christopher.
Published reports are saying this is a murder/suicide. The victim is 47 year old family practice doctor Michelle Liggio, and the alleged gunman is her estranged husband 58 year old Christopher.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:57 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:57:09 GMT
A former teacher in central Pennsylvania is charged with allowing a student to perform body piercings in class. The teacher at Northern York County High School resigned after the incident last April.
A former teacher in central Pennsylvania is charged with allowing a student to perform body piercings in class. The teacher at Northern York County High School resigned after the incident last April.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:26 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:26:08 GMT
Torrential rain and storms are moving across the region tonight. The heavy rain is causing flooding for some people out on the roads, particularly in South Jersey and Delaware.
Torrential rain and storms are moving across the region tonight. The heavy rain is causing flooding for some people out on the roads, particularly in South Jersey and Delaware.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:17 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:17:37 GMT
Lots of traffic and police activity, police cameras are everywhere. But that didn't stopped this armed robber from calmly walking into a Dunkin Donuts on camera Monday afternoon and sticking the place up.
Lots of traffic and police activity, police cameras are everywhere. But that didn't stopped this armed robber from calmly walking into a Dunkin Donuts on camera Monday afternoon and sticking the place up.
