2 Thoughts on 2021’s Philadelphia Eagles potentially taking a QB early

The Philadelphia Eagles just invested in Hurts less than a year ago.

Drafting Hurts in 2020 certainly took everyone by surprise. While that’s water under the bridge now, it would be something if the Eagles drafted another quarterback the year after drafting Hurts in Round 2. Keep in mind the fact that this is also two years after the organization locked up Wentz with an extension.

The Arizona Cardinals opted to take a quarterback in the first round of two consecutive drafts, but they didn’t sign a quarterback to a long-term deal before doing that. Roseman said after the 2020 season that he regretted using the term ‘quarterback factory’ after the draft. Hopefully, he’s telling the truth because the Birds need to give Jalen Hurts a full season under center to get a better idea of what he’s capable of doing.

Hurts had his ups and downs during the 2020 season. Let’s talk about the positives first. The word that most people like to use is poise. No matter the situation, he stays calm, cool, and collected. He is unphased by the moment. We saw that specifically in Philly’s game versus the Arizona Cardinals. Look no further than his fourth-and-six scramble to extend a drive, a scramble that was followed by a gritty touchdown run. That one tied the game at 26.

With 35 seconds remaining in that game, Hurts had the football stripped from his grasp. He maintained focus, picked it up, and threw a dart (while on the move) to Dallas Goedert. That one also extended the drive.

Hurts’ ability to scramble bailed the Eagles out on more than one occasion. All season long, the offensive line was a huge issue, but Hurts was able to extend plays and drives. His decision-making wasn’t perfect, but for the most part, he kept the football out of harm’s way. He progressed through his reads pretty quickly and if the throw wasn’t there, he often used his wheels. That brings us to point number two.