of rest-day surprises as the Birds chase a third Lombardi Trophy.

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Doug Pederson laid out a blunt blueprint for post-Super Bowl success, urging Philadelphia to pay the price of continued greatness. He warns against coasting on last season’s glory and pushes the kind of sacrifice and discipline that turns brief glory into a chronic winner.

Speaking on NBC Sports Philadelphia's Takeoff, he frames the defending champs as a team that must balance long-term ambitions with the reality of being hunted. The schedule is brutal, the pressure high, and Pederson says the path back to the mountaintop involves accountability, focus, and a relentless grind.

The piece nods to Eagles lore—the Philly Special, the parade promise, Nick Foles’s final pass, and the city’s fevered demand—while centering on leadership and roster optics that shape who carries the load this season.

For fantasy and betting minds, the takeaway is clear: expect heavy workloads from core players who can handle it, with veterans commanding a leadership role and a minimum of rest-day surprises as the Birds chase a third Lombardi Trophy.

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The Jacksonville Jaguars are entering a pivotal season after a tumultuous offseason that saw the firing of head coach Doug Pederson and general manager Trent Baalke. The team has appointed Liam Coen, previously the offensive coordinator for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, in hopes of reviving their offense which ranked among the league's worst last season. Coen's impressive track record with the Buccaneers, including career-best numbers for quarterback Baker Mayfield, raises expectations for quarterback Trevor Lawrence.

Lawrence's journey has been rocky; after a promising Pro Bowl season in 2022, he regressed in 2023, leading to concerns about his future. The Jaguars bolstered their roster by trading up for Heisman winner Travis Hunter, a versatile player expected to contribute on both offense and defense. However, the adjustment to the NFL could pose challenges. The Jag

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