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Sports Category => Pro Sports Discussion => Topic started by: theking on August 29, 2023, 11:21:58 PM

Title: Football over Family, Touch Decision But I Would Do The Same Too In This Case
Post by: theking on August 29, 2023, 11:21:58 PM

Doug Pederson cuts son Josh from Jaguars at NFL's 53-man roster deadline

One of those times was Tuesday, when NFL teams faced a deadline to cut their rosters down to 53 players. In Jacksonville, that meant head coach Doug Pederson cut his own son. The Jaguars signed USFL tight end Josh Pederson in July to provide depth during training camp and the preseason.

Title: Re: Football over Family, Touch Decision But I Would Do The Same Too In This Case
Post by: ProudLao on August 30, 2023, 01:56:58 PM

You only keep the talent. That’s the way it should be.

Title: Re: Football over Family, Touch Decision But I Would Do The Same Too In This Case
Post by: theking on August 30, 2023, 06:37:03 PM

As a head coach, that's one of the main duties of his job (select the most talented players for the roster). I'm sure it was difficult for him to cut his own son but good to see him doing what's best for his team.