If the question posed in this article’s headline was asked back in 1999, the answer would easily be “no.”
As a player for the Philadelphia Eagles, Doug Pederson was merely just a placeholder until Donovan McNabb was ready to take over. Pederson went 2-7 in nine starts and only completed 52.4% of his throws for a mere 5.6 yards per attempt, seven touchdowns, nine interceptions, and a 62.9 passer rating.
But a lot has changed in 20 years.
As a head coach for the Philadelphia Eagles, Doug Pederson has been a stud.