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3 Thoughts on Philadelphia Eagles addition of Josh McCown

By Geoffrey Knox

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 10: Quarterback Josh McCown #15 of the New York Jets walks on the field between plays against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 10, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 10: Quarterback Josh McCown #15 of the New York Jets walks on the field between plays against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 10, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) /
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – AUGUST 08: Cody Kessler #2 of the Philadelphia Eagles rolls out of the pocket away from LaTroy Lewis #45 of the Tennessee Titans during the third quarter of a preseason game at Lincoln Financial Field on August 8, 2019, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Titans defeated the Eagles 27-10. (Photo by Corey Perrine/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – AUGUST 08: Cody Kessler #2 of the Philadelphia Eagles rolls out of the pocket away from LaTroy Lewis #45 of the Tennessee Titans during the third quarter of a preseason game at Lincoln Financial Field on August 8, 2019, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Titans defeated the Eagles 27-10. (Photo by Corey Perrine/Getty Images) /

In conclusion, is this the end of the line for Kessler?

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McCown’s signing could also mean that we’ve seen Cody Kessler in an Eagles jersey for the final time.

According to Spotrac, Kessler commands a base salary of $720,000 while, as mentioned, McCown gets a guaranteed $2 million. It would seem as though you’d keep the less expensive guy, but it’s also hard to imagine a scenario where Philly gives McCown $2 million and incentives only to get rid of him a few weeks later.

It’s also hard to imagine that there would be four guys on the roster at quarterback when Sudfeld returns. Philly could release McCown, but again, that’s a lot of money down the drain.

They could also place Thorson on the practice squad, but if they do that, another NFL team could swoop in and sign him.

Maybe none of this is a big deal as most expect big things from Wentz, but if you don’t know anything else as an Eagles fan, you know there has to be some quality insurance at the backup quarterback position. Philly’s given themselves some options. We’ll have to wait and see what happens.

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