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Jaguars players, social media react to the hiring of Doug Pederson as head coach

Trevor Lawrence was among those to voice his support for his new head coach following the Jaguars' announcement that Pederson would become their next head coach.

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The Jacksonville Jaguars made it official on Thursday night: former-Eagles head coach Doug Pederson will now become the ninth head coach in Jaguars' history.

Among the first to sound-off on the hire: Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that Lawrence and Pederson spoke on the phone Thursday evening. Following the announcement, Lawrence tweeted his support of his new head coach.

Let’s get to work💪🏼 - Welcome to #DUUUVAL ! Great days ahead. https://t.co/1Mburp2ZCp
— Trevor Lawrence (@Trevorlawrencee) February 4, 2022

Here's what others around the league are saying about the Jaguars' decision to hire Pederson:

Doug Pederson will be good for Trevor Lawrence. That’s the most important thing.
— Pete Prisco (@PriscoCBS) February 4, 2022

Doug Pederson is the perfect coach for the @Jaguars at this time.

1. Credibility (1x Super Bowl winner)
2. Proven QB developer (adaptable and flexible w/QB; SEE work for Wentz, Foles & Hurts)
3. A+ communicator/relationship builder (Needs to repair trust w/players & coaches) https://t.co/S7bHu4oeeg
— Bucky Brooks (@BuckyBrooks) February 4, 2022

Pederson can help Lawrence. He also has major work to do in that locker room after Urban Meyer mess. RT @AdamSchefter: Former Eagles’ HC Doug Pederson is being hired as the next head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars, source tells ESPN.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) February 4, 2022

New Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson went 42-31-1 and made three playoff appearances in five seasons in Philadelphia (2016-20). The Jaguars have won just 42 games and made one playoff appearance in the last 10 seasons.
— Michael DiRocco (@ESPNdirocco) February 4, 2022