The Philadelphia Eagles’ season is over. The controversy over their last game is far from done.
The NFL is still buzzing over Doug Pederson’s decision to replace Jalen Hurts with the game on the line against Washington on Sunday.
Nate Sudfeld came into the close contest and was overmatched to say the least.
Now, running back Miles Sanders says the team was bewildered and unhappy with the choice to replace Hurts with a quarterback who had not seen the field in a regular-season game since 2018.
Miles Sanders on @SportsRadioWIP on Jalen Hurts sitting" "Man if I'm being honest, nobody liked the decision, nobody. That's all I can say really. I don't know who was the main person behind that decision. All I know is that a lot of people on the team was confused." #Eagles
— John McMullen (@JFMcMullen) January 5, 2021
And according to the Philadelphia Inquirer, Sanders isn’t the only one who was disgusted.
#Eagles players, coaches were shocked by Doug Pederson’s QB switch, resulted in sideline confrontations.
Two players had to be held back from confronting the coach. A few more measured were able to question him.
My story: https://t.co/JAasMUUIei
— Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) January 5, 2021
It’s been about a half hour and Jason Kelce, Carson Wentz, and Zach Ertz are still out on the field chatting with VP of team security Dom DiSandro. #Eagles pic.twitter.com/XISVuQK8fY
— EJ Smith (@EJSmith94) January 4, 2021
Zach Ertz and Vinny Curry sitting on the bench long after players have left. Could be their last games as #Eagles: pic.twitter.com/poKlTiOYN0
— Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) January 4, 2021
The loss enhanced Philadelphia’s draft position from No. 9 with a victory to No. 6.
