Doug Pederson opens, then closes door on his QB plan for Eagles

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PHILADELPHIA – Doug Pederson on Monday gave his first of 10 scheduled news conferences during the Philadelphia Eagles’ training camp. This is a new experience for the first-year head coach, who didn’t talk to the media as often as an assistant coach.

One challenge for Pederson will be maintaining a consistent message. He said Monday that his stated plan for Sam Bradford to start at quarterback this year isn’t necessarily iron-clad.

The issue came up when a reporter asked about rookie Carson Wentz having what amounts to a redshirt season as a rookie.

“Well, we don’t know it will be his entire rookie year,” Pederson said. “We can’t speculate that far out. But going into the season, there is a good chance it starts that way.”

Before jumping to the conclusion that Pederson is considering a different approach, it’s worth noting that the coach has a relaxed, informal speaking style. When he says “there is a good chance” that Wentz will begin the season on the sideline, that doesn’t mean there is an equally good chance that he won’t.

The basic plan hasn’t changed.

“Well, I …

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