MINNEAPOLIS — This was Reverend Doug, preaching to the flock. This was Poppa Doug, celebrating with his family.
This was something we rarely see.
In the locker room, removed from the crowd and confetti and the giddy Eagles fans, coach Doug Pederson convened his Super Bowl LII championship team for one more heartfelt speech, man-to-men. He’d issued this sermon 15 times this season.
“Are we done?!” he’d holler, after each Eagles win in the regular season and after both of their playoff wins. This time, the players had a different “Amen.”
“Are we done?” he cried, his silver hair peeking impishly over his trademark visor as he stood in the middle of the room.