Though it may not seem like it should have been, one of the more talked about storylines this past offseason centered around what the Philadelphia Eagles should do about one of the players on their roster. Sure, those discussions about Jalen Hurts' big payday came up a time or two. New additions were mentioned, and even with all of that happening, we couldn't ignore one man,
For whatever reason, we just couldn't stop talking about Quez Watkins. No, that isn't a misprint. Yes, that's supposed to say 'Quez Watkins'.
If you've been living under a rock, here's what you missed. During the 2022-2023 NFL season, more often than they probably should have, the Eagles' passing attack looked to Quez in big moments. Normally, with the exception of a TD reception in Indianapolis versus the Colts, bad things usually happened.
Another Quez Watkins snafu leads to frustration among Eagles fans on social media.
By now, you've probably had an angry relative text you or you may have called someone yourself. Quez Watkins, 'Mr. Elite' has managed to tick off Birds fans again.
During a second-quarter third-down attempt, one from the Rams' 15-yard line, a screen was drawn up for 'Fast Batman'. This one should have probably resulted in a first down. Instead, Quez lost a yard. As you might imagine, some trusted Eagles voices disapproved.
Eagles have so many offensive weapons, everytime Quez Watkins touches the ball in a big time spot is a wasted opportunity.#Eagles
— Thomas R. Petersen (@thomasrp93) October 8, 2023
#Eagles bog down and settle for a 34-yard Jake Elliott FG. They tried a WR screen on third down to Quez Watkins, who didn't out his foot in the ground quickly enough. #Eagles have only failed on two third downs -- a Hurts overthrow and poor play call
— John McMullen (@JFMcMullen) October 8, 2023
That hitch pass to Quez should have been an easy first down .. that was on Quez
— Derrick Gunn (@RealDGunn) October 8, 2023
Quez Watkins: too elite to cut inside.#Eagles
— Mike Sielski (@MikeSielski) October 8, 2023
Absolutely brutal. Look at that hole! pic.twitter.com/a4qoFWbYJN
— Pat Gallen (@PatGallenCBS3) October 8, 2023
Quez Watkins' inability to hit the hole that was there for a first down could persuade #Eagles Howie Roseman to redouble his efforts on the phones looking for another wideout.
— Ed Kracz (@kracze) October 8, 2023
Guess which way Quez ran? https://t.co/tPpvoScoga pic.twitter.com/qKtL0JEm5H
— Shane Haff (@ShaneHaffNFL) October 8, 2023
Those calling for his removal from the roster by way of a trade won't silence those demands this week.