It's a magical time to be a Philadelphia Eagles fan, as the organization has a strong foundation laid for years to come after winning the Super Bowl. Head coach Nick Sirianni and general manager Howie Roseman are among the best duos in the NFL, and it's obvious that the Eagles' blueprint is one other organizations should try to mirror.
While fans are justifiably enamored with Sirianni and this iteration of the roster, it wasn't that long ago that Philadelphia hoisted a Lombardi Trophy with Nick Foles and then-head coach Doug Pederson.
After a few underwhelming years, Pederson was let go to give Sirianni the reins. Unfortunately for him, Pederson is once again unemployed following a disastrous conclusion to his tenure with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Former Eagles Head Coach Doug Pederson Still Without a Job During Training Camp
Pederson served as Philadelphia's coach from 2016-2020, having previously been with the franchise from 2009-2012 as an assistant. He reached the mountaintop with a Super Bowl victory in 2017, though a 4-11-1 record in 2020 ultimately sealed his exit.
After a year away from the game, Pederson joined the Jaguars and immediately won the AFC South. Jacksonville lost to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Divisional Round, though it looked like Pederson was building a strong foundation with promising quarterback Trevor Lawrence.
However, things quickly fell apart. Pederson's offensive schemes lacked imagination thanks to fellow former Eagles coach Press Taylor's play-calling, Lawrence's development stagnated, and Pederson quickly fell out of favor with fans. He lost 18 of his last 23 games and was fired, now hoping to land a new job to prove he's still a smart football mind.
Philadelphia is focused on its own team during camp, and it's highly unlikely that the Eagles would reunite with Pederson given the way things ended. Instead, Pederson figures to take a year off once again before trying to land an offensive coordinator gig somewhere for 2026.
Numerous coaches are fired every offseason. Pederson probably won't jump right back into the head coaching ranks, though he'll still be a coveted candidate as an offensive coordinator or even as a consultant. The number of active head coaches who have won Super Bowls isn't a long list, so there's a reasonable argument in Pederson's favor provided he can fix some of the scheme issues that sank him in Jacksonville.
For now, the Eagles are obviously happy with their coaching staff. Kevin Patullo will call plays this year, and it's clear that Philadelphia has an identity it should believe in. Pederson brought a lot of success to the organization, yet the Eagles are undoubtedly in a better position now.