The Jacksonville Jaguars' nightmare start to the season continued Sunday when they gave up a late lead and lost to the Houston Texans on the road, 24-20. The loss dropped the Jaguars to 0-4 on the season and it was the ninth straight defeat for quarterback Trevor Lawrence.
Things took an even worse turn after the game when head coach Doug Pederson appeared to throw his players under the bus when asked about possibly taking over the play-calling from offensive coordinator Press Taylor.
"For what? I thought he called a great game," Pederson said of Taylor. "As coaches, we can’t go out there and make plays, it’s a two-way street."
Doug Pederson asked if he’s going to take over play-calling moving forward.
— John Shipley (@_John_Shipley) September 29, 2024
“For what? I thought he called a great game. … as coaches, we can’t go out there and make the plays.” pic.twitter.com/eedSBGSSso
That second line is what had fans calling for Pederson's job.
Ooooof, terrible answers. Think it’s time for Doug to pack his things. Will never understand why he let Press Taylor get him fired…twice! https://t.co/HD6PL4r6gO
— Tron Carter (@TronCarterNLU) September 29, 2024
Just fire Pederson. This is a terrible answer. https://t.co/d7lybXM587
— Marcus Mosher (@Marcus_Mosher) September 29, 2024
This is the answer of someone who has to go ASAP https://t.co/pnARyGN0Fo
— Celtics Fan Extraordinaire (@WashedIsRyan) September 29, 2024
It's Time.......So long Doug.... Take Press and Baalke with ya
— JKILL FROM JVILLE (@JKillJagSwag904) September 29, 2024
#DUUUVAL https://t.co/ojWxY4weiI pic.twitter.com/xRPfOF8nlF
You would’ve scored 13 points if not for a muffed punt
— JaguarGator9 (@JaguarGator9NFL) September 29, 2024
You gave Tank Bigsby 0 carries in the 4th
You didn’t run on 2nd and 3rd down with the lead
You had another abysmal goal line sequence
If you thought he called a great game, then you need to go https://t.co/72nwKZuGKG
Did anyone get the license plate for that Bus? looked like some Jags players were under it. https://t.co/jJe1rrcve7
— Jamal St. Cyr (@JStCyrTV) September 29, 2024
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
— Jimmy (KSJ) (@The3rdharris) September 29, 2024
Oh man, He is soooo Gone #Duuuval #Jaguars https://t.co/zjqhDjXMJ7
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This article was originally published on www.si.com as Fans Call for Doug Pederson’s Job Over Brutal Line About Jaguars Players After Loss.