The Eagles are hopeful that second-year quarterback Jalan Hurts will seize his chance.
This is a front and back position of how the organization views Hurts. According to reports, owner Jeffrey Lurie previously asked the team’s Brass to prioritize developing the 22-year-old for 2021, but rumors began to circulate weeks later that the team wanted to advance to last month’s draft with the aim of picking up the QB was.
Philadelphia eventually traded to the No. 6 pick and acquired the No. 12 pick from the Dolphins, but there were reports stating that the franchise had no consensus on what to do with Hurts. The Eagles returned to the top 10 last week, though it was to pick wide receiver Devonta Smith.
Hurts, who started just four games as a cheater in 2020 after the Eagles’ second-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, will be heavily evaluated this upcoming season. The No. 53-overall pick was pressed into action when starter Carson Wentz struggled last season.
Hurts finished his first season with 1,061 passing yards, six touchdowns and four interceptions and hit the ground with 354 rushing yards and three scores.
“Surely you’re starting him with four NFL’s in a tough position with all the injuries we have,” general manager Howie Rosman said during a recent interview with SiriusXM NFL Radio. “We want to see him do the job and do different things with him, and see what you do.
“We want to be in a position where we get as much information as possible, give him the best opportunity, build that offensive line, give him the right weapon, put him in a system that really enhances his ability, And then it goes from there. “
Head coach Nick Siriani said it was too early to declare Hurts a Week 1 starter. X-Jets backup Joe Flex is the only other quarterback on the Eagles’ roster, meaning it’s more than likely that Hurts will get a first glance.
If Hurts does not live up to expectations, the Eagles have the Dolphins’ first round in next year’s draft, as well as their own. If later traded Vents play 75 percent or 70 percent for the Cults and the team makes the playoffs, they get a third first rounder from Indianapolis.
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