Tanner McKee's elite Week 2 performance earns passing grade from trusted source
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"Tanner McKee needs to be Jalen Hurts' backup quarterback." That has been a pretty common takeaway following the Philadelphia Eagles' first AND second preseason game. "He is better than Kenny Pickett". That has been another. Unless you have been busy with back-to-school stuff, locked into the Phillies' home stretch, or enjoying the final days of the summer, those are the conversations you have heard or have participated in these past two weeks.
Tanner has been impressive. That is undeniable. The most impressive thing about his performance is he has had to be so while playing with guys who won't be on the 53-man roster. Everyone seems to have noticed including several of our favorite sources for these types of conversations.
One dedicates itself to offering superior critiques of quarterback play. at the professional and collegiate level. You probably already know who we're discussing.
The QB School shares an in-depth review of Tanner McKee's phenomenal performance versus the Patriots.
J.T. O'Sullivan is a former 2002 sixth-round draft choice who played for every NFL team. We're teasing of course, but he played for quite a few. He even saw two stints with NFL Europe's Frankfurt Galaxy and the CFL's Saskatchewan Roughriders.
After spending a few seasons as a high school football coach at San Diego's Patrick Henry High School (2019–2021), he has settled into another venture. He's the creator of The QB School. He also doubles as the dean and its most experienced professor. He literally offers classes on Patreon.
Recently, he like so many others, took some time to analyze Tanner McKee's performance suring the Eagles' second preseason game. Trust us. This deep dive is worth your attention.
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Tanner McKee has impressive. There is no doubt anbout it. He has settled in as the third QB on Philly's depth chart (sorry Will Grier). Some say he should be promoted over Kenny Pickett as QB2.
You won't have any issues finding a few friends if you are of the same opinion. Keep doing your thing Tanner! Trust us! The right guys (and coaches) are watching.