At Ford Field, the Detroit Lions are currently 14 points ahead of the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 11, and it appears that the Jaguars are playing with high stakes both on and off the field. According to a number of sources, Doug Pederson, the head coach of the Jaguars, may be facing termination as soon as Monday after the team’s game against the Lions.
There is increasing uneasiness within the Jaguars’ organization, according to the NFL Network, with multiple sources speculating that a coaching change—possibly involving Pederson—may be on the horizon. The report said, “A number of sources indicate that change would not be surprising inside the building, including the organization possibly moving on from Doug Pederson and general manager Trent Baalke.” According to multiple talks, there is a shadow over the situation even if Jaguars employees are still toiling away. A dread.
The Jaguars are currently having trouble finding their groove, and there are rumors that a defeat against the Lions—especially by a significant margin—could hasten the decision to fire Pederson and possibly Baalke. The NFL Network reports that “those inside the building feel like it’s almost inevitable whether a dramatic coaching move with Pederson, a front office move centered around Baalke, or a full house-cleaning comes this upcoming week following a possible loss to Detroit.”
The Lions hope to build on the Jaguars’ struggles and maintain their impressive play this season, even while Pederson’s future is in doubt.
