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Philadelphia Eagles: 1 Theory on Howie Roseman’s 10 worst moves in 2019

By Geoffrey Knox

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 10: Howie Roseman, EVP of Football Operations for the Philadelphia Eagles speaks during the Sporting Directors Forum on day one of the Leaders Sport Performance Summit at the Emirates Stadium on November 10, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 10: Howie Roseman, EVP of Football Operations for the Philadelphia Eagles speaks during the Sporting Directors Forum on day one of the Leaders Sport Performance Summit at the Emirates Stadium on November 10, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images) /
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – AUGUST 29: Clayton Thorson #8 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks to pass during the preseason game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on August 29, 2019, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – AUGUST 29: Clayton Thorson #8 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks to pass during the preseason game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on August 29, 2019, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images) /

3. The Eagles take a quarterback that ends up on the Cowboys practice squad.

The boss actually deserves an assist on this one, but at least he had his heart in the right place.

The concerns about Carson Wentz‘s health have been well-documented. So have the stories about Philly’s folk hero, Nick Foles. Had it not been for the decision to bring him home, the Eagles might still be looking for their first Lombardi Trophy.

The importance of having a good backup at the quarterback position is a fact that hasn’t been lost on anyone that follows the Eagles, especially after the past two seasons. Their chairman and CEO Jeffrey Lurie sure took notice. Prior to the most recent draft, the boss made it very clear that it was his desire that the team takes a quarterback in every selection meeting going forward.

It’s probably a safe bet that he wasn’t thinking Philly would spend a fifth-round draft pick on a below-average signal-caller from Northwestern, Clayton Thorson, that would end up on a rival’s practice squad.

Those of you who are criticizing Carson Wentz now should feel better about him now. Franchise signal-callers don’t grow on trees. Maybe you haven’t noticed, but the Miami Dolphins have yet to replace Dan Marino. Grade: F

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