The Eagles have some stout offensive minds on their staff with Rich Scangarello, Marty Mornhinweg, Doug Pederson, Press Taylor, and Duce Staley all bringing different strengths to the room.
And yet, Philadelphia has struggled to score points this season as well as push the ball downfield. With Carson Wentz embroiled in the worst slump of his career, Doug Pederson has hinted at giving up play-calling duties.
In a Thursday night report from The Inquirer’s Jeff McLane, Pederson has allegedly already given some play-calling duties to Scangarello and Press Taylor. McLane also reported that Taylor could have more play-calling responsibility against the Packers on Sunday.
During his Friday zoom meeting, Pederson confirmed that he’s been “sharing” play-calling duties and called the entire process a “collaborative effort.”
Doug Pederson confirms @Jeff_McLane report that he's divvying up play-calling duties at times, saying it's "collaborative" and that it's "my decision to call plays or if I'm going to give them up."
"It hasn't been a lot, but something I'll consider each week," he said.
— Zach Berman (@ZBerm) December 4, 2020
Pederson also stated it’s “my decision to call plays or if I’m going to give them up.”
Doug Pederson: "Listen: I'm still the play-caller. If I'm going to be part of the solution of the offensive woes, then I'm going to be part of the solution and whatever that takes."
— Zach Berman (@ZBerm) December 4, 2020
Pederson also made it clear that even if he’s dolling out some of the duties over the course of the game, he’s still the primary play-caller.
Pederson called it a week-to-week decision and with the Eagles badly needing a win, Sunday could be the chance for a different voice.
