Rough night for the Jaguars? Try catastrophic. While Detroit was busy dreaming about playoff punch cards, Jacksonville got served a 52-6 beat down that left zero room for pride. Forget optimism. This wasn’t just an L. More so, it was a flashing neon sign that screamed, “Reset time!” And you’ve got to wonder—how much longer does Doug Pederson have before the axe falls? The fans want it to fall, ASAP.
Pederson, though, isn’t flinching. When asked if this was his last game as Jaguars’ head coach, he calmly replied: “I can’t control that. I’ve been around this league a long time, and if it’s going to happen, it’s going to happen.”
Sure, even if he was feeling the heat, he wouldn’t openly show it. You know, typical coaching playbook. However, he is focused on the time he has here in Jacksonville, no matter what. “But at the same time, I still have a job to do, and that’s to get ready for a good division opponent in two weeks.” Stoic, sure. But how far does that attitude get you when the wheels have already come off after a 2-9 start?
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HC Doug Pederson on if this was last game w/Jaguars: “I can’t control that. I’ve been around this league a long time & if it’s going to happen, it’s going to happen. But at the same time I still have a job to do & that’s to get ready for a good division opponent in two weeks.”
— Michael DiRocco (@ESPNdirocco) November 17, 2024
In a season where coaches like Robert Saleh (who was doing better than the current Jacksonville situation) and Dennis Allen were sacked, you can bet that Pederson might be the next name on the chopping block. The patience in Jacksonville is wearing thinner than the team’s defense. And if this game is any indication, the clock is ticking loud and fast. But that’s just not according to us…
The Jags’ fans want Doug Pederson out!
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The Jaguars fans are officially fed up with Doug Pederson, and honestly, who can blame them? With the team sitting at a grim 2-9, they’re currently the NFL’s bottom feeders. After starting strong in 2023, things took a nosedive with five losses in the last six games, keeping them out of the playoffs. And now? This season feels like déjà vu. One frustrated fan tweeted, “@Jaguars Fire Doug Pederson!!!” This is the kind of sentiment that’s spreading like wildfire across Duval.
The frustration isn’t just about the record, though—it’s the whole package. Let’s be real, a 52-6 loss to the Detroit Lions was ugly enough to further call it—historically ugly. The defense gave up 645 yards—second most in franchise history—and the offense? Well, they managed just 170 yards. Yikes. It’s like watching a train wreck, but you’re stuck on the tracks. One fan summed it up perfectly: “Glad we got blew out, fire Doug Pederson.” And yeah, that loss wasn’t just a bad day at the office; it was a full-on meltdown.
Then there’s the quarterback situation. With Trevor Lawrence out, backup Mac Jones hasn’t exactly been lighting it up. The offense has been as flat as a pancake, and fans are starting to think a change at the top might be the only way out of this mess. “Fire Doug Pederson” echoed across social media, and it’s hard to argue with that logic when the team’s stuck in neutral.
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And let’s not forget Pederson’s comments. After yet another disappointing loss, his dismissive remarks towards the media and fans didn’t do him any favors. In fact, one fan wrote, “Doug Pederson fire up that resume.” Ouch. Another quipped, “Happy Fire Doug Pederson Day Eve.” It’s clear the honeymoon phase is over, and the fanbase is ready to turn the page.
After all, when expectations were high, no one signed up for another dumpster fire of a season. It might just be time for a change at the top.
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