Eagles Take Jalen Hurts
Speaking of quarterback surprises, the Eagles had plenty of needs elsewhere on both sides of the ball when they made Hurts their second-round pick. Instead, they continued in their lineage of developing young quarterbacks.
Yes, the Eagles know the importance of a quality backup quarterback more than any other team in the league. Yes, Carson Wentz’s biggest flaw is his durability. Yes, Hurts is a dynamic prospect who was worthy of selection at that point in the draft.
All that being said, this still felt like such a strange fit for a team that needed pieces to help them get back to the Super Bowl. Instead, the fortified the game’s most important position with a winner and a leader, but was it really the best use of such an early selection?