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Eagles fans aren't sweating after hearing panic meter on QB position

Nothing to worry about here.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts | Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

There is a lot to be concerned about with this Philadelphia Eagles team, but the quarterback position is definitely not one of them.

Led by star quarterback Jalen Hurts, the Eagles have their franchise leader, who has been pretty good at doing his job so far, with three Pro Bowl selections, two Super Bowl appearances, one Super Bowl title, and one Super Bowl MVP. Bleacher Report writer Alex Ballentine feels the same way, as the Eagles were giving a "one" on the panic meter at quarterback.

"Any 'panic' around the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback situation comes purely from being in the pressure cooker that is Philly as a sports town. Jalen Hurts is the entrenched starter and he's coming of his third Pro Bowl season. He set a new career-high with 25 passing touchdowns while only throwing six interceptions and rushing for 421 yards and eight touchdowns. The dip in rushing production is actually encouraging. It came with a bump in his passing production and shows that Hurts could become more reliant on his passing as he ages into his current five-year, $255 million contract that is set to expire in 2028. The most intrigue comes at the backup position where Tanner McKee enters the final year of his rookie contract. The Eagles recently traded for Andy Dalton which could be read as a sign that McKee could be on the move. The Eagles reportedly wanted a second-round pick in return for McKee when the Jets inquired about trading for him. That points to how highly they view him despite his limited playing time. Dalton gives them a reliable veteran backup even if they decide to cash in on McKee's perceived value around the league."

Eagles panic meter at an all-time low at quarterback

Outside of the success they have had with Hurts, Tanner McKee, and Andy Dalton add quite a bit to the room. McKee has played well in two starts, and if he isn't traded, he will be the backup for the second straight season. Dalton has over a decade of experience, with most of it with the Cincinnati Bengals and multiple playoff trips.

Everyone knocks on Hurts for the limitations he has, but the man has almost won 70% of his games and continues to prove the doubters wrong, no matter what. There might be chaos in Philly sometimes, but Hurts is the one constant that isn't fazed by it and is consistently there to help his team win.

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As long as Hurts remains the starting quarterback of the Eagles, they will be in contention to win a Super Bowl every year.

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