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[Husky25]

Is it possible that Pederson was directed to tank? From the Philadelphia Inquirer:

Doug Pederson was the Eagles’ head coach for five years. During that time, he seldom disagreed with any suggestions or orders given to him by his two bosses, owner Jeffrey Lurie and general manager Howie Roseman.

Their wish essentially was his command.

Retain a group of assistant coaches from Chip Kelly’s staff? Sure, no problem.

Fire offensive coordinator Mike Groh after the 2019 season and replace him with a cast of thousands? Uh, OK.

Do whatever you have to do to lose the last game of the season to Washington so that we can secure the highest possible draft pick? Okey doke.

But when Lurie and Roseman gave him a firm no to his plan to make his 32-year-old protégé, Press Taylor, the team’s new offensive coordinator, Pederson finally decided enough was enough. And yada, yada, yada, the Eagles are looking for a new head coach.

 

[The Viking]

Well if true, that makes me respect him a little more. What kind of coach intentionally loses a game while his players are busting their on the field.
That makes a lot more sense.
Of course if he told his owner/GM to pound sand during week 17 that would have been ultimate respect.

 

[Husky25]

Well if true, that makes me respect him a little more. What kind of coach intentionally loses a game while his players are busting their on the field.
That makes a lot more sense.
Of course if he told his owner/GM to pound sand during week 17 that would have been ultimate respect.

Also, if this were the case, Lurie would pick up some ground in the NFC East Owners Race to the Bottom.

Is there a worse group of 4 owners in any division in football sports at the moment?

 

[mauconnfan]

Is it possible that Pederson was directed to tank? From the Philadelphia Inquirer:

Doug Pederson was the Eagles’ head coach for five years. During that time, he seldom disagreed with any suggestions or orders given to him by his two bosses, owner Jeffrey Lurie and general manager Howie Roseman.

Their wish essentially was his command.

Retain a group of assistant coaches from Chip Kelly’s staff? Sure, no problem.

Fire offensive coordinator Mike Groh after the 2019 season and replace him with a cast of thousands? Uh, OK.

Do whatever you have to do to lose the last game of the season to Washington so that we can secure the highest possible draft pick? Okey doke.

But when Lurie and Roseman gave him a firm no to his plan to make his 32-year-old protégé, Press Taylor, the team’s new offensive coordinator, Pederson finally decided enough was enough. And yada, yada, yada, the Eagles are looking for a new head coach.

I have no doubt it’s more than possible the Hot Line rang for him on the sideline and Lurie was on the line. After all the guys a pos!! (Lurie that is)