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Doug Pederson Says He Plans to Make Jaguars 'A Winning Organization'

The Jacksonville Jaguars introduced new head coach Doug Pederson at a press conference Saturday.

Pederson didn't waste any time before making his ambitions clear:

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“I’m not going to settle for anything less than a championship-caliber team.” – Coach Pederson<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DUUUVAL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DUUUVAL</a> <a href="https://t.co/mwU7bl1Go9">pic.twitter.com/mwU7bl1Go9</a>

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“These guys want to win.” - Coach Pederson on meeting players this morning<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DUUUVAL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DUUUVAL</a> <a href="https://t.co/NSP0bZcbO6">pic.twitter.com/NSP0bZcbO6</a>

"The pieces are here—and that's what drew me here," he added.

Pederson, 54, spent a number of years in the NFL as a quarterback, largely as a backup, before transitioning to coaching.