Philly.com · Sep 30, 2016
Pederson quietly confident in Eagles running game
Eagles receiver Jordan Matthews gives rookie running back Wendell Smallwood a pat on the helmet as they go through warmups before the game against Pittsburgh at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016.Throughout the summer, running back depth never seemed to concern Eagles coach Doug Pederson. Even with Ryan Mathews' injury history and Darren Sproles' age and little meaningful experience between Kenjon Barner and Wendell Smallwood, Pederson expressed confidence in the group.
And it never seemed to be the confidence rooted in saying the right thing publicly. Rather, it was the confidence that came from knowing more than those that asked the question.
