Jaguars Doug Pederson on the importance of winning early in the season

The Jaguars are ready to kickoff their regular season this Sunday in Miami. Last season, the Jags jumped out to an 8-3 record and appeared to be headed toward an AFC South title. But then injuries caught up with them and things went actually south in a hurry with Jacksonville dropping 5 of the last 6 games and missing the playoffs.

On Monday, Doug Pederson was asked about the importance of getting off to a good start of the season and he also had some fun with a question he’s been asked frequently regarding the yet to be revealed play calling duties.

On the importance of having a fast start

Doug: It's always good to get off to a good start. You can't go 2-0 unless you go 1-0, right? Again, I think we face playoff teams in our first four, five, six, seven weeks, whatever it is. These are playoff teams and AFC-type teams too that we have to compete against. It’s a long season we understand that and, but at the same time you want to play good football and it does help the momentum too if you can get off to a good start.

On if he’s decided who will be the play caller for this season

Doug: I still haven't made my mind up yet.

On having the play caller decision made by Wednesday prior to the game vs. Miami

Doug: Yeah, maybe... You may never know. You can just stop with the question right now, you'll never know.