Posted on Nov 18
Jaguars coach Doug Pederson takes responsibility for team's struggles: "Start with me"
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Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson reflects on team's struggles and takes responsibility for their poor performance.
Why it matters: The Jaguars' embarrassing 52-6 loss to the Lions has sparked discussions about potential staff changes and the future of Pederson and general manager Trent Baalke.
What's new: Pederson emphasized that he doesn't want to assign blame to individuals and instead took full responsibility for the team's struggles, stating that any finger-pointing should start with him.
Yes, but: Despite Pederson's accountability, speculations about potential firings continue to circulate, adding uncertainty to the team's future.
What to watch: As the Jaguars enter their bye week, all eyes will be on any developments regarding coaching staff changes or further evaluations.
Doug Pederson on assigning blame: "I think you've got to be really, really careful when you start pointing fingers at certain people... As a head coach in this league that's going through what we're going through, you're pointing a finger and if it's got to be pointed, it needs to be pointed at me. Start with me."
Doug Pederson on the team's performance: "From a team perspective, not just the defense, but a team perspective the guys are tired... This is a good time to step away and take a break and recharge for the last six games."
What's next: During the bye week, Pederson plans to evaluate everything from a schematic, player, and personnel standpoint to identify areas for improvement.
The bottom line: While Pederson's willingness to take responsibility is commendable, the Jaguars' poor performance raises questions about the overall direction of the team and the need for potential changes within the coaching staff.