Will Doug Pederson answer the Sam Bradford question?
When Doug Pederson stands before the assembled press Tuesday afternoon in his first public appearance as Eagles head coach, he will be asked dozens of questions. Each will carry incredible weight, and each could determine the success of his tenure.
Will you run a 3-4 or a 4-3 defensive alignment?
Will you abandon Chip Kelly's tempo scheme?
Will the smoothie bar stay open?
What about Sam Bradford?
No team consistently wins without a top-tier quarterback. Pederson should be able to recognize one. Pederson spent his years in the NFL and counted as teammates Dan Marino, Brett Favre and Donovan McNabb. Pederson rebuilt Michael Vick as an Eagles assistant and, in Kansas City, guided Alex Smith to the best three-year run of Smith's career.
Does Pederson think he can make Bradford elite?
Does Pederson think Bradford will be worth big-time money and a long-term commitment?
Is Sam Bradford?