Ex-Eagles coach Doug Pederson wouldn't be 'Philly Special' with Jets

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- When Joe Douglas was introduced as the New York Jets' general manager, he thanked about a dozen people from his past, including Doug Pederson. He mentioned Pederson among a handful of members from the Philadelphia Eagles' organization, saying, "We will walk together forever in the history of pro football" -- a reference to their Super Bowl title in February 2018.

No doubt, the bond of a championship is strong. We're about to find out how strong.

Pederson is looking for a job after being fired Monday by the Eagles; Douglas is looking for a coach after a 2-14 disaster that resulted in Adam Gase's ouster. Under ordinary circumstances, this would be a no-brainer for the…