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Making the case for Doug Pederson as Coach of The Year

By Daniel Tashman

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 10: Head Coach Doug Pederson of the Philadelphia Eagles watches the action during the game against the Los Angeles Rams at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on December 10, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 10: Head Coach Doug Pederson of the Philadelphia Eagles watches the action during the game against the Los Angeles Rams at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on December 10, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 10: Carson Wentz #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles is escorted off the field at the end of the third quarter during the game against the Los Angeles Rams at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on December 10, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 10: Carson Wentz #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles is escorted off the field at the end of the third quarter during the game against the Los Angeles Rams at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on December 10, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images) /

Major Injuries have not phased the team…

The injury bug has devastated the Eagles this season. Carson Wentz, Jason Peters, Darren Sproles, Jordan Hicks, Caleb Sturgis, and Chris Maragos are all out for the remainder of the season. When a team loses their MVP quarterback, future hall of fame left tackle, most dangerous weapon on offense, commander on defense, starting kicker, and best special teams player, it’s very difficult to win in this league. The Eagles have managed to keep on winning.

You gotta give credit where credit is due. Pederson deserves a lot of it. Without so many major pieces, he has kept the team motivated and ready to play, no matter the situation. The Eagles have used the famous “next man up” mentality throughout the year. Doug has preached this often, along with the “one game at a time” narrative.  His motivational skills and the way he connects with his players is off the charts, and it shows on the field every week.

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