Jaguars’ Doug Pederson praises USFL as way to get ‘meaningful reps’

Jacksonville Jaguars coach Doug Pederson appeared on the Houston Gamblers’ sport towards the Michigan Panthers on Sunday to observe his son make his USFL debut.

Josh Pederson performs tight finish for the Gamblers. He led Houston in receiving yards within the crew’s 29-13 loss to the Panthers. He had two catches for 23 yards. Working again T.J. Pledger had two dashing touchdowns within the sport.

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Josh Pederson of the Houston Gamblers on March 31, 2023 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Fox Sports activities/USFL/Getty Photos)

Doug Pederson spoke to NBC Sports activities in the course of the sport in regards to the significance of spring leagues just like the USFL to provide gamers who might not usually have a shot on an NFL roster one other likelihood to showcase what they may deliver to the desk.

“I’ve been impressed with it,” Pederson mentioned on the sideline. “It is a nice alternative for all these gamers to showcase their expertise and get on tape. That’s one factor I’ve inspired my son to do, is simply get on tape. Get significant reps. That’s what all these guys are doing, as a result of in the future they’re making an attempt to get again to the NFL if they will.”

Jacksonville Jaguars coach Doug Pederson in the course of the NFL mix on the Indiana Conference Heart on Feb. 28, 2023, in Indianapolis. (Kirby Lee-USA Right this moment Sports activities)

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Pederson and the Jaguars signed former New Orleans Breakers quarterback Kyle Sloter throughout coaching camp. Regardless that he didn’t make the crew, Sloter was among the many USFL gamers who tried to latch onto an NFL groups in 2022. He appeared in 4 video games within the XFL this yr.

KaVontae Turpin was among the finest examples of the pipeline working.

KaVontae Turpin of the New Jersey Generals runs with the ball towards the Philadelphia Stars at Tom Benson Corridor of Fame Stadium on June 25, 2022, in Canton, Ohio. (Emilee Chinn/USFL/Getty Photos)

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Turpin was the MVP for the USFL during the 2022 season. He then signed with the Dallas Cowboys and was chosen as a Professional Bowler.