Doug Pederson has faith in starting quarterback Mac Jones

Doug Pederson spoke to the media about the confidence he has in Mac Jones who is stepping in for Trevor Lawrence.

On the confidence-level in QB Mac Jones after making one start

Doug: It’s high. He’s excited to have another opportunity. Obviously, another chance for him to rebound from last week, but I think as a team, same way. Rally around him and support him and get ready to play a really good football team.

On if it’s easier knowing Jones will get all of the first snaps in practice

Doug: Yeah.

On what Jones’ strengths are

Doug: One, he’s a veteran quarterback, so he’s played. He’s started in this league. He knows how to handle that. I think, two, leadership-wise with the guys, you see him communicate with the players on and off the field, with us as coaches as well. I think the third thing is how well he does communicate with us when it comes to the game plan—what he likes, what he doesn’t like—and just his overall work ethic, how he prepares for these games, I think really gives him the best opportunity playing in these games.