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Social Media Reacts To Pederson Hiring

Jan 18, 2016 at 03:15 AM

On Monday, Doug Pederson was named the 23rd head coach in the history of the Philadelphia Eagles. Even before the announcement was made official, social media took off. Check out the best reactions from national media, local media and the players who will and have previously played for and with Pederson ...

Excited for Doug...Philly is getting someone who understands everything that factors into it all not just X's and O's....good luck Doug!
— Jeremy Maclin (@jmac___19) January 18, 2016

I am very excited for Doug Pederson to get his shot at #Eagles HC. Great person to be around. Fascinated to see the staff he puts together.
— Dan Hatman (@Dan_Hatman) January 14, 2016

Doug is highly respected by players. He's a grinder (Andy/Gruden type work ethic) smart. I think he'll do well https://t.co/N9moata78S
— John Middlekauff (@JohnMiddlekauff) January 14, 2016

Congrats to the Pederson family for becoming the Head Coach of the @Eagles . Welcome back Doug and good luck.
— Donovan McNabb (@donovanjmcnabb) January 15, 2016

Happy for Doug! He is a very good guy!
— Brian Westbrook (@36westbrook) January 14, 2016

Just spoke w #eagles TE Brent Celek. "Was here with Doug Pederson and love him" the next Eagles HC was OC w Eagles with Celek @FOX29philly
— Howard Eskin (@howardeskin) January 14, 2016

Text from Brandon Graham on Eagles' decision to hire Doug Pederson: pic.twitter.com/HEChPrHOrb
— Dave Zangaro (@DZangaroNBCS) January 15, 2016

Love D. Pederson. Great teacher of QB position, great understanding of WC offense, very organized and detailed. https://t.co/X0Td42xGJc
— Louis Riddick (@LRiddickESPN) January 14, 2016

Can't imagine anyone not getting along with Doug Pederson. Fits part of criteria that Eagles set out at start of search. #Eagles
— Andrew Brandt (@AndrewBrandt) January 14, 2016

Both Jeremy Maclin and Jason Avant had a lot of praise for Pederson. "Philly's getting a good one," Maclin said.
— Zach Berman (@ZBerm) January 17, 2016

Maclin on if Pederson is ready to be head coach: "110%. He deserves it." #Eagles
— Martin Frank (@Mfranknfl) January 17, 2016

READ: Eagles Name Doug Pederson Head Coach
READ: Spadaro: Lessons From 1999 To Now
READ: Reaction To Doug Pederson's Hire
READ: Pederson Crucial To McNabb's Development
INFOGRAPHIC: A Look At Doug Pederson, By The Numbers
VIDEO: Pederson's Journey From Player To Head Coach
PHOTOS: Get To Know: Doug Pederson
PHOTO COLLAGE: A Spectacular Look At Pederson's Career

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