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Bowen: Eagles have important work at NFL Scouting Combine

INDIANAPOLIS - There is always more going on than just the assessment of draft prospects at the NFL Scouting Combine, and that seems especially true this year for your PhiladelphiaEagles.

Wednesday, coach Doug Pederson is scheduled to take questions from reporters for the first time since the season concluded in January. We have a few things to address, not the least of which would be the decision to block quarterbacks coach John DeFilippo from interviewing to become offensive coordinator for the Jets.

Generally, but not always, assistants are allowed to leave for a promotion. League sources think the decision was made by team chairman Jeffrey Lurie, who is heading an intense organizational focus on the care and feeding of quarterback Carson Wentz.