The New England Patriots are now 5-0 after a controversial call against the Baltimore Ravens. Roger Goodell said he would reevaluate his criticism of the referees following the game, but will this change anything for Doug?
“nil deals so far” is a phrase that has been used in the sports industry for years. It means that there are no deals made yet, and if one does happen, it will seal Doug’s fate.
Doug Pederson was dismissed of his head coaching responsibilities by the Philadelphia Eagles after they finished the 2020 NFL season with a dismal 4-11-1 record. On his way out, Pederson made a poor choice with Jalen Hurts that threw a division game into disarray with playoff implications into the mix. Al Michaels, the legendary broadcast commentator, believes the audacious move was the last straw for the former coach.
In the 2020 season finale, Doug Pederson benched Jalen Hurts in favor of Nate Sudfeld.
WHAT?!?! JALEN HURTS IS BEING YANKEED IN FAVOR OF NATE SUDFELD BY DOUG PEDERSON? IT SHOULD BE 17-ALL, NOT 17-14. PEDERSON HAS TO WANT TO LOSE HIS JOB.
January 4, 2021 — Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless)
The Philadelphia Eagles have no chance of reaching the NFL playoffs going into their season finale versus the Washington Football Team in 2020. They had dignity to play for, however (or so it seemed).
The Week 17 Sunday Night Football meeting, like many of the NFC East matches that season, was a tight affair. The Eagles had a great chance to ruin a 6-9 football team that was aiming to reach the playoffs by defeating the New York Giants.
At halftime, Washington was up 17-14. In the third quarter, neither side scored a point, setting up a high-stakes fourth quarter with a playoff berth on the line.
Jalen Hurts was benched by Doug Pederson, who instead started Nate Sudfeld as quarterback. Even though Hurts wasn’t having his greatest day, he ran for each of Philadelphia’s touchdowns. Up until that moment, Sudfeld had been a career backup.
Pederson believed the Indiana product earned some plays, according to NBC Sports Philadelphia. He said, “Yes, I was coaching to win.” ”
Al Michaels, on the other hand, wasn’t so sure as he watched the events unfold.
The Eagles’ brass, according to Al Michaels, despised the choice.
Al Michaels, an NBC Sports announcer, watches a Steelers-Bills game | Mark Alberti/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images ; Jalen Hurts of the Philadelphia Eagles watches as his team prepares to face the Washington Redskins | Mitchell Leff/Getty Images
Doug Pederson raised some feathers in the league when he withdrew Jalen Hurts in the fourth quarter to give Nate Sudfeld some snaps. If the Eagles had won, the New York Giants would have advanced to the playoffs. Philadelphia, on the other hand, seemed to be packing it in.
Al Michaels, the Sunday Night Football broadcast announcer, recalled the last game of the 2020 NFL season on a recent edition of The Rich Eisen Show.
“They started Nate Sudfeld in lieu of Jalen Hurts,” Michaels said. “Everyone was furious because the Giants had a chance to make the playoffs.” People were curious as to why you were placing Sudfeld in there. They were interested in seeing Sudfeld, who wouldn’t be on the roster for another three or four years.”
Michaels also said that Pederson’s contentious choice was the straw that broke the camel’s back in Philadelphia.
“That might have sealed Doug’s destiny,” Michaels said. “I’m sure Jeff Lurie was not pleased with what transpired that night. People were asking, ‘What are you doing?’ They were ashamed. You owe it to the other teams to put out your best effort. Sudfeld was installed, and it was a catastrophe. And Washington made it to the postseason.”
Doug Pederson was dismissed by the Eagles at the conclusion of the season, as was expected. Some, like as Al Michaels, think that the former Eagles head coach did himself no favors.
Is Hurts capable of becoming Philadelphia’s long-term starter?
Jalen Hurts is in his second season with the Philadelphia Eagles, and his first as the starter. The top administration had enough faith in Carson Wentz to deal him to the Indianapolis Colts. Hurts, on the other hand, is still up for debate.
The former Alabama and Oklahoma quarterback’s 2021 campaign has been up and down. Hurts has completed 61.3 percent of his throws for 2,731 yards, 14 touchdowns, and nine interceptions.
Hurts has showed glimpses of what he can do as a passer, but his greatest work has been on the ground. The 23-year-old has rushed for 733 yards and 10 touchdowns on 130 carries.
Hurts was named to the NFC Pro Bowl as an alternate. While he’s having an uneven season, he’s shown that he can be a capable NFL starter.
Despite the presence of Gardner Minshew in the locker room, Jalen Hurts has won head coach Nick Sirianni’s confidence as the Eagles’ starting quarterback going forward.
To keep his position for the foreseeable future, the second-year quarterback must continue to improve.
Pro Football Reference provided all stats.
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