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Doug Pederson Lands the Jacksonville Gig
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Doug P, who has massive cajones and won a Super Bowl here, interviewed for the Jag-wires job and got it:
Former Eagles’ HC Doug Pederson is being hired as the next head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars, source tells ESPN.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 4, 2022
It’s a great fit, honest to God. That franchise needed a reboot after the Urban Meyer experiment failed. They needed a respected NFL veteran to earn the trust of the locker room and change the culture down there in Duuuuuuval.
From Doug’s perspective, his franchise QB is in place. The Jags have the top draft pick. The weather is warm and the fans and media aren’t as hardcore. It’s really a great place for him to resurface after a year off.
The Eagles play the Jags at home this year, so that’ll be fun. And Doug is in the AFC South and will face Carson Wentz and Frank Reich twice next year:
Doug Pederson vs. Frank Reich 2x per year in the “Who Was *Really* Behind the Eagles’ Super Bowl Win Bowl.” https://t.co/uySzLUSqaC
— Bob Wankel (@Bob_Wankel) February 4, 2022
Good for Doug, for real. He always deserved another head coaching gig in the NFL.
Kevin has been writing about Philadelphia sports since 2009. He spent seven years in the CBS 3 sports department and started with the Union during the team's 2010 inaugural season. He went to the academic powerhouses of Boyertown High School and West Virginia University. email - k.kinkead@sportradar.com