Philadelphia Eagles HC Doug Pederson on Mike Groh and 4 major stories

1. How much of a role did Jeffrey Lurie play in the firing of Mike Groh? Does Pederson have the final say?

After Coach Pederson stated in an early week presser that his staff was safe (and then wavered a little towards the end of that same conversation), Mike Groh and Carson Walch were relieved of their duties a day later. Some of the discussion surrounded the possibility of Eagles Chairman and CEO Jeffrey Lurie being the guy that pulled the trigger.

Just how involved is the boss? Pederson tackled that one early.

"At the time of the press conference, I was still in the evaluation process. I do have a lot of conversations in the building, and part of my evaluation, me personally, is with our owner Mr. Lurie. I think it’s important (that) he and I continue to stay on the same page, along with Howie (Roseman). We do have some tough conversations. I think in my stand point it’s very beneficial to me, personally, and it helps me lead the football team, but by no means was there any influence there. Ultimately, it’s my decision there through the whole evaluation process. I have a bunch of conversations, but ultimately it’s my decision. Ultimately, I have to feel comfortable with these gentleman on my staff."

Enough said. Let’s talk about that open offensive coordinator position.