That never left. He was QBs coach in 2011 and 2012 and then served as Reids offensive coordinator with the Chiefs from 2013 to 2015 before replacing Chip Kelly in 2016 as Eagles head coach. [57] Following a 15 start in 2015, Andy Reid gave Pederson play calling duties, the Chiefs proceeded to win their last 10 games, which made Pederson a head coaching candidate for 2016.[58]. In Week 4, Pederson returned to Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia for a game against his former team, the Philadelphia Eagles, who were the only remaining undefeated team that season. In his final start as an Eagle, Pederson was benched at halftime of a week 9 game against the Carolina Panthers after going 3-of-9 for 28yards and being down 230. Doug Pederson set to interview for Jaguars head coaching job. Other than that, there's just Payton -- who's said he won't be coaching in 2022 -- and Jon Gruden, who was fired by the Raiders in the middle of this past season and is likely finished coaching. [28] He was released again after Marino returned for week 9 on October 24. Former Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson interviewed for the Jacksonville Jaguars job early in process but has not been mentioned since the meeting. [29], The Packers re-signed Pederson to a one-year contract on March 13, 2001, to replace backup Matt Hasselbeck, who was traded to the Seattle Seahawks. Despite becoming major playoff underdogs due to the loss of Wentz, Foles filled in admirably as the starter, allowing Philadelphia to make it to Super Bowl LII, their first Super Bowl appearance since the 2004 season. The Eagles struggled with many injuries to their secondary and wide receivers. I can see him taking a Coordinator/QBC/Passing Game position w/Eric Bieniemy, if he ever gets a HC gig, or back in KC, if Bieniemy leaves there. While its easy to be skeptical about another coach from the Andy Reid coaching tree, Pederson is one of the few that has found success away from Reid, unlike former coach Matt Nagy. While Pederson seemed ready to tell Roseman and Lurie to take their job and shove it anyway, Press Taylor was the wrong fight to pick. Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. Of the 68 known interviews for the various openings, only 23 have gone to former NFL head coaches: Quinn with five teams, Todd Bowles with four, Leslie Frazier and Flores with three each, Dennis Allen, Caldwell and Pederson with two and Vance Joseph and Bill OBrien one apiece. Tom Coughlin won a couple of Super Bowls, but he's 75 years old and retired. DOWNLOAD:FOX 29 NEWS APP | FOX 29 WEATHER AUTHORITY APP, SUBSCRIBE:Good Day Digest Newsletter|FOX 29 Philly on YouTube. Why the Eagles should consider him: If the Eagles really want to swing for the fences, theyll take their second dip into the college coaching ranks and hope Riley isnt another Chip Kelly. Douglas Irvin Pederson (born January 31, 1968) is an American football coach and former quarterback who is the head coach for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). The Cardinals came back, however, and won the game on a field goal as time expired, 2524. I know where were at. 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ApplePodcasts|Google Play|Spotify|Stitcher|Art19|Watch on YouTube. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. And yada, yada, yada, the Eagles are looking for a new head coach. For better or worse, thats who he is. [10] Pederson spent 1992 training camp with the Dolphins, before being released during final roster cuts again. Resume: Carolina Panthers OL assistant (19952001), Houston Texans TEs/QBs coach (2002-05), Baltimore Ravens OL assistant (2006-07), Holy Spirit High School offensive coordinator (2008), Stanford University TEs/OTs coach (2009-10), San Francisco 49ers offensive coordinator (2011-14), Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator (2015-16), Ravens senior offensive assistant/TEs coach (2017), Ravens assistant head coach/TEs coach (2018), Ravens offensive coordinator (2019-present). Pederson, who led Philadelphia to its lone Super Bowl title, was Jacksonville's first candidate interviewed when he met with owner Shad Khan and general manager Trent Baalke on Dec. 30. While he isnt Pederson, he would keep some of the previous methodologies (which worked) while creating his own wrinkles. 1 Pick Bryce, Why MLB Pitchers Throwing Over 100 mph Isnt a Novelty, Chiefs Travis Kelce Says Hes Spoken to The Miz, Klay Thompson Says His Father Probably Is Rooting, Cowboys Chris Vaughn Explains Viral Moment Team, Giants GM Downplays Rave Reviews for Teams Draft:, MLB Betting Trends: Expect Blue Jays to Win a Slugfest, College Baseball Player Struck by Stray Bullet During, ECU basketball team announces signing of Hayes, Richard, No. Jaguars look set to control AFC South for years to Pederson has a Super Bowl ring and a winning record overall. News never stops. [16] In that record breaking game for Coach Shula, Pederson entered in the third quarter of the game and went 3 for 6 for 34 yards while converting several crucial third downs. Much less pressure, more fishing. Pederson won big and had adoration from his players in Philadelphia. All rights reserved. Former Las Vegas interim coach Rich Bisaccia and fired Denver coach Vic Fangio also interviewed and could end up being hired as coordinators. I knew still in my heart of hearts that I did want to coach and still be a head coach in this league and still be successful, Pederson said. He does deserve credit for getting his teams and backup players to step up for at least a three year period- of those last 4 yrs. He also had to deal with poor drafting and a very good QB that became un-coachable. One of the reasons we had the search was not only looking for the head coaching candidate but really to learn about other organizations, Khan said. Dallas defensive coordinator Dan Quinn declined an interview request, presumably because he preferred not to work with Baalke. [39] McNabb replaced Pederson, who suffered a bruised throwing shoulder, after one half in a week 2 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, in which Pederson went 12-of-19 for 100yards and an interception. On February 15, 1995, Pederson was selected by the Carolina Panthers in the twenty-second round of the NFL Expansion Draft,[22] after being placed on the Dolphins' available players list on January 19,[23] but was released on May 24, 1995. This question is asked in 32 buildings across the league: Who has power? Pederson was released after the season on February 22, 2001. Pederson again was the backup quarterback and primary holder in all 16 games in 2002. [9], After the WLAF season finished, he was re-signed by the Dolphins on June 2, 1992. [15] He helped head coach Don Shula win his NFL-record 325th victory as a coach when Mitchell suffered a separated shoulder in a week 11 game against the Philadelphia Eagles on November 14, 1993. Pederson spent most of his 13-season playing career as a backup to Brett Favre on the Green Bay Packers, where he was part of the team that won a Super Bowl title in Super Bowl XXXI. INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 25: Head coach Doug Pederson of the Philadelphia Eagles interviews during the first day of the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 25, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Tell us your coronavirus story or send a tip here. Bieniemy is a former player whose pupils and peers seem to admire. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated 4/4/2023), Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/26/2023). He's not a typical retread looking to get back in the game after being fired after years of mediocrity, or a fresh-faced coordinator looking for his first shot. For Eagles coach Doug Pederson, who led the team to Super Bowl LII, will he find another head-coaching job without having to sit out a season, or longer? JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Jacksonville Jaguars are hiring Doug Pederson as their head coach, ending a wild and winding search that ended up where it started more than a month ago. I enjoy my job, not many headaches, and isnt dangerous or dirty. The 53-year-old Pederson interviewed on Jan. 6 with the Jaguars and Jan. 12 with the Bears. READ MORE: Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie fails to hold GM Howie Roseman, and himself, accountable for missteps. There was a sense Pederson's chances with the Bears might have improved after they hired Chiefs executive director of player personnel Ryan Poles as their general manager on Tuesday. Why the Eagles should consider him: Caldwell is the lone proven head coach on this list. Maybe so however, its not hard to imagine the response of almost any other championship winning coach to such a directive from a GM or owner Belichick, Parcells, Jimmy Johnson, Coughlin, Carroll take your pick. [67], After reports that Pederson had discussions with the Seahawks about their open offensive coordinator position,[68] it was reported that Pederson would choose to take a year off from coaching in the 2021 season. [14] Dan Marino, the Dolphins' starting quarterback since 1983, ruptured his Achilles' tendon in a week 6 game against the Cleveland Browns on October 10, 1993, forcing backup Scott Mitchell to replace him. Doug Pederson and Carson Wentz will hug near the middle of FedEx Field before their teams play Sunday, but their affection will be as fake as my suede Gucci loafers. Hell, they fired him anyway. He had a 90.0 passer rating in just five of those 10 games. He's only four years removed from leading the Eagles to a Super Bowl championship with a backup quarterback and two years removed from leading the Eagles to the postseason for a third straight year. The question becomes whether hell be a fired NFL head coach who gets another chance to be an NFL head coach without having to re-prove himself as a coordinator. 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The Jaguars are known to have given second interviews to three candidates: Eberflus, Nathaniel Hackett and Bucs offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich. In his first career start, a week 1 game against the Arizona Cardinals, Pederson threw two touchdowns in the first quarter to help give the Eagles a 210 lead. [78] Pederson lives in Moorestown, New Jersey.[79][80]. Pederson built some solid offenses both with Reid and on his own. src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=674090812743125&ev=PageView&noscript=1"/>. He played the entire game, going 11-of-29 for 145yards, one touchdown, and one interception. Really, everybody has great ideas. Despite the Jaguars getting an early 140 lead, the Eagles came back and won the game 2921. This year, with Taylor splitting his time between his passing-game coordinator and quarterback-coach duties, and the Eagles offensive line ravaged by injuries, Wentz had the worst season of his career and eventually was benched. Weve had too flat an organization, and we want to add brainpower and more people to strengthen that.. WebThe official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more. Philadelphia subsequently lost 2014 to finish with a division-worst 4111 record. Third-string quarterback T. J. Rubley was forced to play in week 10 and threw a game-ending interception after calling an audible, going against head coach Mike Holmgren's playcall. I mean, thats a byproduct of the coaching search. With Doug Pederson in place as the new head coach of the Jaguars, his focus will now turn to building a staff. The Jags already interviewed former Minnesota GM Rick Spielman, who could end up filling either spot. [46] Pederson returned for the final two games of the season, losing both, including a 3524 loss to his former team, the Eagles, and a 240 shutout loss to the Tennessee Titans. If the Eagles are looking for a changing of the guard, with a dash of Harbaugh energy, Roman makes as much sense as anyone. [45] The Browns' backup, Ty Detmer, suffered a season-ending injury, and the Browns needed a backup quarterback to starter Tim Couch. [38] In his nine starts for the Eagles, Pederson had a 27 record, a 51.6% completion rate, 1,168 passing yards, six touchdowns, and nine interceptions. Not to long ago Peterson announced to the world This is the new norm in Philly oh how the mighty have fallen !!! He took a year off but returned to coaching this offseason and has the nascent Jaguars 2-1 entering Sundays visit to the Linc. [12] After his third training camp with the Dolphins, he was waived again on August 31, 1993. The Eagles have a good relationship with Riley, who they spoke with before selecting Hurts in April. On January 18, 2016, Pederson was hired as head coach of the Eagles replacing Chip Kelly. Doug Pederson, $8.5 million After five seasons in Philadelphia with a Super Bowl win in 2017 Pederson was fired in 2020 before taking a year off. It's not like there are very many Super Bowl-winning head coaches out there looking for jobs. Before that, he served three seasons (2013-15) as Kansas City's offensive coordinator and made the playoffs twice. It helped get him fired. He will need to prove himself someplace, before getting another HC job. Sign up for the Bears Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Players love Staley, and he has shown over the years that he can be an impactful leader of men. While hes never called plays, he could be a good CEO head coach. Pederson faced controversy during the Eagles' final game against the Washington Football Team when he pulled quarterback Jalen Hurts out for backup Nate Sudfeld in the third quarter while facing a three-point deficit. Were at a transition point. But the five-year Eagles head coach is not planning a lengthy hiatus away from the game. Taylor was promoted to passing game coordinator, while still moonlighting as the quarterbacks coach. And then there were the injury issues, Wentzs struggles and just bad luck. The Eagles are back on the head-coaching market. But there are obvious concerns about his ability to develop a quarterback like Justin Fields. But thats not Doug. scarletknight says: [56], On January 11, 2013, Pederson followed Andy Reid to the Kansas City Chiefs to serve as offensive coordinator. However, after a promising start to their Divisional Round game in New Orleans, the Eagles fell to the New Orleans Saints, 2014. During that time, he seldom disagreed with any suggestions or orders given to him by his two bosses, owner With Hurts already in the building, Riley will have a QB hes fond of and can mold. Pederson, was the Eagles opening-day quarterback in 1999, Reids first season with the Eagles, began his coaching career in 2005 at Calvary Baptist High School in Shreveport, La., before joining Reids staff as a quality control coach in 2009. This season, Hurts has taken a big leap in Year 2 under Nick Sirianni, which is the hope for Fields next season. Pederson's second season was much more successful as he led the Eagles to a 133 record, winning them the NFC East division championship and allotting them home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. But Pederson was calling the plays. And maybe he wont, at least not in the NFL.Marcus Hayes Wentz is strong-willed and often stubborn. I dont see the Hunts, Rooneys, and even Kraft really involved in football operations and the teams are mostly successful. Why? The Texans have interviewed seven candidates and Brian Flores was the only former head coach. One of them takes a shot. I enjoyed my time. I just needed that fix of football and to be around it. As Pederson walked out onto the field before the game, he received a standing ovation from the crowd. There are 12 teams that have never won a Super Bowl and multiple others that havent been to one in a long time. The following season, the Eagles had multiple injuries for the second straight year. The 53-year-old coach wants to land a second head coaching position soon. [4], Pederson originally signed as a rookie free agent by the Miami Dolphins on May 1, 1991,[5] out of Northeast Louisiana University (now University of Louisiana at Monroe) in Monroe, Louisiana. Relevant Coaching Experience Philadelphia Eagles Head Coach (2016-2020), Quarterbacks (2011-12), Offensive Quality Control (2009-10) Kansas City Chiefs Offensive Coordinator (2013-15) Pederson is one of the most accomplished head coach candidates in this hiring At only 53, he surely does. The Eagles are hardly the only dysfunctional team in the NFL, and they found a way to win a Super Bowl amid whatever level of chaos existed in the organization. Jay Inslee says he wont seek a fourth, Exciting innit? Daboll has been able to make the Bills offense hum, and his blend of run-and-pass will make Eagles fans quite happy. Should be plenty of candidates to become the next head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars. Pederson finished his tenure in Philadelphia with a 42371 (.531) regular season record, 42 (.667) playoff record and a 46391 (.541) career record. But in the 10 games in between, he had had just 14 TD passes and six interceptions and a poor 61.7 completion percentage. Taylor replaced DeFilippo in 2018 when he left to become the offensive coordinator in Minnesota. [64][65][66], While it was initially reported on January 2 that Pederson would return to the Eagles for the next season, on January 11, 2021, it was reported that Pederson and the Eagles organization had mutually agreed to part ways, with the decision reportedly coming from disagreements over the coaching staff specifically with Pederson wanting to promote Press Taylor to offensive coordinator. The 54-year-old Pederson was widely considered one of the top options. On May 3, 2018, it was reported the Philadelphia Eagles picked up Pederson's fifth-year option, allowing him to coach the team through 2020. [11] He was re-signed by the Dolphins after the season on March 3, 1993. Theres reason to be hesitant about bringing Pederson aboard, especially as the development of Fields remains one of the most important aspects of this job. It would be interesting to know his true feelings about that call, now that hes not toeing the party line for the team anymore. Smiths offensive play-calling is completely different from Pedersons style, which should be appealing to the Eagles. the Eagles are looking for a new head coach. Register now! Pederson was a very good coach. He has offers now (or had) to be an OC or QB coach, but he is getting paid by the Eagles still. He is sticking it to Jeff Lurie and I love it. In a week 7 game against the Washington Redskins, Favre suffered a sprained knee and Pederson took most of the snaps in the second half, going 9-for-15 for 78yards to help win the game 309. [49] Tim Couch was signed to compete for the backup quarterback job, but lost out to Pederson and was released on September 5, 2004. A rip current statement in effect for 5 regions in the area. Tampa Bay offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich was the other. But instead, Poles hired Eberflus, who he's never worked with. Support NJ.com. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Quinn was also the only former head coach the Dolphins met with. After winning their last game against the Washington Redskins and the Minnesota Vikings losing to the Chicago Bears, the Eagles made it back to the playoffs with a 97 record as the sixth seed. Gary Kubiak led the Broncos to a title after the 2015 season but retired from coaching last year because of health issues. Resume: Jets QBs coach (20072008), Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator (20092010), Miami Dolphins offensive coordinator (2011), Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator (2012), New England Patriots (2013-16) offensive assistant/TEs coach, University of Alabama offensive coordinator/QBs coach (2017), Bills offensive coordinator (2018-present). Pederson, 53, sat out this season after getting fired by the Eagles on Jan. 11. The Packers re-signed Pederson to a one-year contract on April 28, 2004. Does anyone remember when the Eagles hired Chip Kelly & he demoted Howie Roseman & put his office in the broom closet? This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Tom Pelissero reported Tuesday that Pederson, who led the Eagles to the Super Bowl championship just four years ago, will interview for the job that opened up when the Jaguars fired Urban Meyer on Dec. 16 after just 13 games. Im just excited to come in here, roll up my sleeves, go to work, create a system that enhances his skill set and be successful. Taylor was just a bad fit for quarterback Carson Wentz. Pederson spent most of his 13-season playing career as a backup to Brett Favre on the Green Bay Packers, where he was part of the team that won a Super Bowl title in Super Bowl XXXI. Doug Pederson was the Eagles head coach for five years. He was re-signed to a one-year, $650,000 contract with the Packers on April 2, 2002. I am sure the GM and/or owner ordered up the thrown game vs. WFT. This suggests that he plans to spend plenty of time with a rod and reel. Pederson made his NFL debut on October 24, 1993, in a week 8 game against the Indianapolis Colts. The Broncos became the first team to hire a new head coach when they settled on Hackett on Thursday and then the Bears followed on Thursday with Eberflus. But two weeks without an interview and no second interviews is not an encouraging sign for Pederson's hopes to land another head coaching job this winter. You'll now receive the top Bears Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. [7] After spending the 1991 season as a free agent, the New York/New Jersey Knights of the World League of American Football (WLAF) drafted him in the fifth round for the first pool of draft-eligible players on February 4, 1992. He is a good coach, even putting aside the Super Bowl win. [44], Pederson considered retirement after being released by the Eagles, but instead signed a two-year contract with the Cleveland Browns on September 2, 2000. Douglas Irvin Pederson (born January 31, 1968) is an American football coach and former quarterback who is the head coach for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). In his first season with the Jaguars, Pederson led the Jaguars to the AFC South title and their first playoff appearance and victory since 2017. With five years of coaching salary and a buyout that could land in the range of $10 million, former Eagles coach Doug Pederson may end up with enough money in the bank to not have to ever work again. While Pederson may think he was treated like a baby, others in the organization just as easily could believe he acted like one, refusing to accept what would possibly be characterized as constructive criticism as the Eagles (like every other modern NFL franchise) try to mesh football with analytics. Pederson re-signed with the Dolphins on April 16, 1994, after the season ended. He has used tight ends and the running game to complement his QB in a way that Pederson never did. Why the Eagles should consider him: If the Eagles are looking for their version of Kevin Stefanski, Smith is their guy. But at the end of the day, I want to make sure theres one voice, and thats my voice, thats heard offensively, and nobody elses. ApplePodcasts|Google Play|Spotify|Stitcher|Art19|Watch on YouTube. Pederson sat out this past year after getting fired by the Eagles following the 2020 season. In reality he was part of it. The 53-year-old will have to do some self-examination during his year-long hiatus.
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