Tuesday, defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz effusively praised Malcolm Jenkins in a 521-word answer that spanned three minutes and nine seconds.

That sentiment was not exactly reciprocated by the veteran safety, who told reporters this week that he felt like the Eagles didn’t value what he brought to the table. He reiterating his frustration with the way in which his six-year Philadelphia tenure came to an end.

Today Doug Pederson was asked about that, and said this:

“Listen, we have a lot of respect for Malcolm and we all know there are a lot of tough decisions that have to be made every year. Great players are going to come, great players are going to go.

Again, just goes back to I have a lot of respect for Malcolm, what he did for this organization. Obviously helped us win a championship.

And yet we do realize that sometimes the business side is the ugly side of what we do. Sometimes it’s unfortunate and good players, good people, coaches the same way, have to move on, and it’s just the way our business is.”

That’s all he really can say. The situation was unfortunate, but these things happen all the time, and the Eagles ultimately probably benefited by avoiding an extension with a 32-year-old defensive back who had a lot of wear and tear on the tires.

Some people will make the Brian Dawkins comparison with Jenkins, suggesting that the front office let another veteran walk when they should have committed to him instead. That might be partially true, but Dawkins had played his entire career in Philadelphia up to that point and had already trended into “legendary” status. Jenkins won a Super Bowl here but just didn’t have the same longevity that Dawkins did.

Ultimately the Birds ended up being bad this year, Jenkins wound up on a great team, and the Eagles avoided bogging themselves down with another meaty contract for a player on the wrong side of 30. Honestly, it probably worked out for both sides, even if the split was bitter or divisive.