Tag: Gardner Minshew

10 bold predictions for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2021

Jalen Hurts could finish the season as the Eagles single-season record holder in passing yards and passing touchdowns. Here are 9 more bold predictions for Philadelphia in 2021

On March 29, 1977, the NFL voted to increase the league regular season from 14 to 16 games, beginning in the 1978 campaign.

The league went 44 years between adding regular-season games, but back in March, the league officially adopted a 17-game regular season, beginning this upcoming 2021 season.

Teams and fans are focused on the expanded playoffs and enhanced opportunity to reach the Super Bowl, but what about the single-season records that could fall around the league, or the different scenario’s that could play out in a league where crazy things happen.

With the season opener just days away, here are 10 bold predictions for the Eagles in 2021.

10 takeaways from the Eagles updated unofficial depth chart for 2021

The Eagles have released their first unofficial depth chart of the 2021 NFL regular season, here are 10 big takeaways

The Eagles released their first official depth chart of the 2021 NFL regular season and as always, there are several takeaways and observations from that news.

Nick Sirianni officially names Jalen Hurts the Eagles’ starting QB after a strong summer

Nick Sirianni names Jalen Hurts the Eagles’ starting QB after a strong summer

It took some time, but after months of speculation and weeks of training camp practices, Nick Sirianni took the time to officially announce Jalen Hurts as the starting quarterback in Philadelphia.

Sirianni referenced Hurts taking leadership responsibility this summer while doing what Eagles brass asked of him. The timeline fits Sirianni’s narrative of competition at every position and by dragging the process out, Hurts earned the respect of his teammates even more.

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Roster moves: Eagles officially announce 53 man roster after trade, several cuts

Roster moves: Eagles announce 53 man roster

After weeks of training camp practices and four days of roster cuts, the Philadelphia Eagles just announced their initial 53-man roster for the 2021 NFL season.

Everything is fluid in the NFL, meaning some of the names could change by as early as Wednesday afternoon.

In a shocking move, the Eagles are only keeping three running backs on the roster, while J.J. Arcega-Whiteside was the fifth wide receiver to make the roster. Camp standout Tyree Jackson made the roster, although he’ll likely end up on the injured reserve.

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Eagles reveal jersey number for newly acquired QB Gardner Minshew

Eagles reveal jersey number for newly acquired QB Gardner Minshew

The Eagles acquired Gardner Minshew via trade with the Jaguars over the weekend and as the flamboyant quarterback makes his way to Philadelphia, his new number has been revealed.

Per the team’s official website, Minshew will wear No. 10, formally worn most recently by Nick Mullens.

Hall of Fame quarterback Steve Van Buren wore the No. 15 here in Philadelphia and the number has been retired.

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Cowboys News: La’el Collins update, substitute coordinators for Sunday, Dak is left off a big list

Cowboys coaches aren’t worried about Collins’s stinger, Kellen Moore will sit out Sunday, Dak Prescott is MIA from the Top 100 players list. | From @ToddBrock24f7

It’s an eventful weekend for the Cowboys as training camp 2021 comes to an end. One of the team’s big men has thrown one final scare into the staff, but no one seems too concerned about his prognosis. Just the same, he won’t play in the final preseason game; he’ll be sitting this one out along with about 30 of the other starters. Those players aren’t the only ones who’ll be watching from the sides when Dallas plays Jacksonville; the team will have substitute offensive and defensive coordinators as well… but for different reasons.

After Sunday’s game, it will be all about final roster cuts. We’ve got predictions on who makes the 53, while also keeping an eye on other players who’ll suddenly be looking for employment. A talented quarterback has himself a new team; that’s one less option for Dallas should they choose to upgrade their backup plan. We’re looking ahead to next year, too, and wondering if Michael Gallup will really be a bargain. We’re profiling a few names Cowboys fans should know, from their new long snapper to two talented linebackers to a hopeful at fullback. Jerry Jones is talking about Tony Romo’s Hall of Fame chances… and the current Cowboys quarterback is inexplicably left off a pretty major list. Here’s the News and Notes to close out training camp.

Twitter reacts to Jags’ decision to trade Gardner Minshew II to the Eagles

The Jags once again gave the football community something to talk about after trading third-year QB Gardner Minshew.

It was fun while it lasted, but Gardner Minshew’s time with the Jacksonville Jaguars came to an end Saturday. The team traded him to the Philadelphia Eagles for a 2020 sixth-round pick that could be a fifth-rounder if he sees the field for 50% of the snaps in three games this season.

For some fans of the Jags, he’s a polarizing player who will be missed after providing the team with memorable moments on and off the field. In fact, the Minshew Mania movement not only proved to be one that took over Jacksonville temporarily but one that garnered a lot of buzz around the country.

Of course, when he was traded Minshew instantly was a trending topic on Twitter with fans all over the NFL community chiming in. Here are some of the reactions that surfaced on Twitter as Minshew is now headed to the City of Brotherly Love.

 

4 thoughts on the Jags trading Gardner Minshew II to the Eagles

Gardner Minshew II had an interesting timeline with the Jags and will now join the Eagles via trade. Here are some thoughts on the Jags’ decision to send him to Philly.

The Jacksonville Jaguars started this weekend with a boom by trading former quarterback Gardner Minshew II to the Philadelphia Eagles. They will be receiving a conditional sixth-round pick that could be a fifth-round pick if Minshew takes part in 50% of the plays in three games.

This move didn’t exactly shock anyone as the Jags drafted Trevor Lawrence first overall in April. That left the door open for teams to call the Jags and see if they could snag the third-year player who has established himself as a serviceable backup with 20 starts to his name.

Now that the expected move has been made, here are four takeaways from the Jags’ decision to move on from the former sixth-round pick.

Deshaun Watson trade rumors: Eagles balked at Texans price of 3 first-round picks and 2 second-round picks

Deshaun Watson trade rumors: Eagles balked at Texans price of 3 first-round picks and 2 second-round picks

The Eagles added former Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew to the roster on Saturday and appeared to have bowed out of the Deshaun Watson sweepstakes.

According to Charles Robinson of Yahoo Sports, Watson’s no-trade clause and the Texans asking price of three first-round and two second-round picks also played a huge role in Philadelphia and Carolina bowing out.

The NFL hasn’t placed him on the exempt list since his civil cases won’t go to trial this year and Watson could still face league suspension once his issues have been resolved, but the Eagles appear to be moving on.

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Gardner Minshew’s contract with Eagles will pay him $850K in 2021

Gardner Minshew’s contract with the Eagles will pay him $850K for the 2021 NFL season

The Eagles acquired Gardner Minshew on Saturday morning and the team’s two backup quarterbacks will only cost upwards of $5 million.

Minshew signed a 4 year, $2,710,884 contract with the Jaguars in 2019, including a $190,884 signing bonus, $190,884 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $677,721.

In 2021, Minshew will earn a base salary of $850,000, while carrying a cap hit of $850,000 according to Over The Cap.

In 2020, Minshew started eight of the nine games he saw action, completing 216 of 327 passes for 16 TDs and a passer rating of 95.9. His passer rating of 95.9 ranks as the second-highest in franchise history by a quarterback with at least 300 attempts.

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