Philadelphia Eagles fans react to Doug Pederson’s firing

Doug Pederson was relieved of his coaching duties on Monday, and Eagles fans were all over the map with their reaction. 

After a 4-11-1 season that saw one of the most embarrassing episodes in franchise history play out on national television, the Philadelphia Eagles will be looking for a new head coach.

The Eagles fired Doug Pederson on Monday following a meeting with owner Jeff Lurie. It was reported earlier in the week that, despite initial reports to the contrary, Pederson would have to essentially explain to ownership why he deserved to keep his job.

In the end, Pederson’s explanation was not what Lurie was looking for.

Pederson finishes his time with the Eagles having gone to the playoffs in three of his four seasons as head coach. Notably, one of those trips ended with a Super Bowl victory — one in which he coached a backup quarterback into outplaying Tom Brady and the New England Patriots.

Memories are for photobooks, results are what Eagles ownership want in the locker room. Pederson’s final record with Philly is 42-37-1, but it’s the 4-11-1 finish to this season — and how it went down — that seemingly forced a decision.

It was a move that many Eagles fans had been calling for throughout the season, one in which the NFC East was won by the 7-9 Washington Football Team. Even though he delivered a Super Bowl less than five years ago, fans were mostly pleased to see their nightmare season finally and officially end.

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First came the official announcement that Pederson was gone.

Then came the immediate reaction of confusion since he did bring the team their only Super Bowl title.

Still, there were some who couldn’t be more thankful for ownership’s decision to cut ties with their coach.

The job though is not done. Now, the fans want general manager Howie Roseman to suffer the same fate.

But hey, at least the fans know who should be their next head coach. Have you ever heard of Nate Sudfeld?

The decision to fire Pederson wasn’t an easy one, but the hard work is only just beginning. There are questions about what to do with Carson Wentz, who will be the quarterback of the future, what the team should do with the No. 6 overall pick in the draft, and where the franchise should go from here.

Still, at least Eagles’ Twitter is happy about this. Or are they?