"We are glad to see everyone a day early here. We are excited to announce Sean McDermott is the defensive coordinator for the Philadelphia Eagles. At the same time, both Sean and I are very sensitive to the situation with Jim [Johnson] and the battle that he is continuing with melanoma. I have been in contact with both Jim and Vicky [Johnson], and they fully support this situation of announcing Sean, knowing that, for right now, this is absolutely the best thing for the team to have someone in a leadership position that is here to lead the defense. And as you know, in this business, that is a very critical thing. I feel very strong about Sean in this position. He has worked very hard to put himself in a position where he can be a defensive coordinator at the absolute highest level in the National Football League. Obviously he had a great tutor in Jim Johnson, somebody that he'll talk to you about here in a minute, and the effects that Jim had on him. I know the players and coaches and the organization just have the utmost confidence in Sean, and maybe most of all, Jim Johnson has the utmost confidence in Sean and the job that he'll do."