Doug Pederson Opens Up on the Eagles, Jalen Hurts, the Philly Special & More
Super Bowl–winning head coach Doug Pederson sat down with Dan Sileo on The National Football Show for a wide-ranging, can’t-miss conversation about his time leading the Philadelphia Eagles.
From drafting Jalen Hurts to calling the legendary Philly Special, Pederson shared insight, honesty, and perspective that every Eagles fan will appreciate.
On Drafting Jalen Hurts
Pederson explained how the decision to draft Hurts came down to preparation and belief in his leadership.
“We saw something in Jalen the league didn’t,” Pederson told The National Football Show (watch the full interview here).
He described Hurts as a player whose maturity and poise stood out even as the organization faced big questions about the quarterback position.
Inside the Philly Special
Of course, the conversation wouldn’t be complete without revisiting the play that changed Eagles history.
Pederson walked through the thought process behind the Philly Special, how Nick Foles approached him during a timeout, and the confidence the team had in executing one of the boldest calls in Super Bowl history.
“Nick looked at me and said, ‘You want Philly Philly?’” Pederson recalled.
You can relive that story and more moments of Super Bowl LII glory by watching the full segment on YouTube.
Reflecting on Parting Ways with Philadelphia
Pederson also addressed his exit from the Eagles after the 2020 season.
He revealed that he fully expected to return for 2021 but ultimately understood when the organization decided to “start fresh.”
“I thought I’d be back,” he said. “But that’s part of the National Football League.”
The coach’s honesty about his departure adds new depth to one of the most discussed transitions in recent team history — watch his full answer here.
On Nick Sirianni & the Current Eagles
Pederson showed nothing but respect for Nick Sirianni, crediting the current head coach for building his own identity and continuing the winning culture in Philadelphia.
He made clear he’s still rooting for the city that embraced him and said the bond he built with Eagles fans will never fade.
“You never forget what we did there,” Pederson said in the interview (watch here).
Full Interview
To watch the complete 35-minute conversation — including Doug Pederson’s thoughts on Frank Reich, Carson Wentz, and the lessons learned from Philadelphia’s championship run — click below:
👉 Doug Pederson TELLS ALL on Jalen Hurts, the Philly Special, Nick Sirianni & More
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