(09-12-2024, 10:21 AM)cland Wrote:

(09-11-2024, 07:23 PM)NYC4jags Wrote: Doug's comment referred to one play.

One play.

Context matters.

It was two plays, according to the article:

"Pederson met with the local media the Monday after the loss. He said that the defense must be coached better when asked if they didn't expect the 63-yard completion to Jaylen Waddle in the middle of the field.

"We were in Cover 2," Pederson said. "Unfortunately, I'll say this, I'll never do this. We have to coach to play better."
Later, when told that Tyreek Hill's 80-yard touchdown reception looked like good play designed, Pederson once again said that they had to coach it better."

But the point is that criticizing your brand new DC after his first game is pretty darned odd, particularly when "your" side of the ball scored 0 points in the second half.  Not to mention that the defense held the highest scoring offense in 2023 to 20 points.

That's just Doug. Extra salty after a close loss, that question probably came right after he was asked about his gambling problem that took place in the game as well. It is what it is. Nobody likes to lose. He's a former QB. I can understand his criticisms and the willingness to throw it on the QB's shoulder's when things aren't perfect. 

I do agree though about the defense. I think it's pretty [BLEEP] all things considered. I mean, it's factual. His offense DID get outcoached, outplayed and shutdown in the 2nd half, by a rookie DC at that. So, it is what it is. I am sure Doug took his usual lumps and personal ownership with some of the offenses short coming's.

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