That’s a wrap. On Monday, the Eagles formally announced the signing of second-round quarterback Jalen Hurts, plus five other draft picks. With that, the Eagles have formally inked all ten of their rookies in advance of training camp.
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The Birds surprised everyone with their selection of Hurts at No. 53 overall. Few saw the QB2 role as a priority, but Howie Roseman and Doug Pederson couldn’t pass up the chance to grab the Oklahoma star.
“I think this player, obviously with Jalen Hurts, he has a unique skillset and you see what Taysom Hill has done in New Orleans,” Pederson said earlier this year. “And now he and Drew Brees have a connection there and a bond there. You look at with (Joe) Flacco and Lamar (Jackson) in Baltimore in the short period of time, how they gelled together. It’s just something we’re going to explore.”
During his lone season at Oklahoma, Hurts ran for 1,298 rushing yards and 20 touchdowns on 233 carries. He also had five receptions during his collegiate career, including two for 25 yards and a score during the 2019 campaign. His versatility is a major plus, and so is his salary – he’ll make just $6.025MM over the course of his four-year deal, allowing the Eagles to spend elsewhere and save in advance of their 2021 cap crunch.
The Eagles also inked deals with third-round linebacker Davion Taylor, fourth-round guard Jack Driscoll, fifth-round receiver John Hightower, sixth-round linebacker Shaun Bradley, and seventh-round linebacker Casey Toohill to round out the group. Here’s the full rundown, via PFR’s Tracker:
1-21: Jalen Reagor, WR (TCU): Signed
2-53: Jalen Hurts, QB (Oklahoma): Signed
3-103: Davion Taylor, LB (Colorado): Signed
4-127: K’Von Wallace, S (Clemson): Signed
4-145: Jack Driscoll, G (Auburn): Signed
5-168: John Hightower, WR (Boise State): Signed
6-196: Shaun Bradley, LB (Temple): Signed
6-200: Quez Watkins, WR (Southern Miss): Signed
6-210: Prince Tega Wanogho, T (Auburn): Signed
7-233: Casey Toohill, DE (Stanford): Signed
you know he passed for close to 4000 yards and 30+ tds too….probaly worth more of a mention than his receiving stats.
And you know he won’t be passing much if at all the next few seasons so his rushing and receiving stats are more important to the story.
Says who? The current starting QB of the eagles hasn’t been exactly the most dependable guy from a performance or health standpoint.
Also why take him 2nd round then if you never intend to let him throw?
You guys just love to bash Wentz for some reason. The man isn’t fantastic, but there’s nothing in his play to suggest he needs to be replaced. His QBR was still 13th among qualified passers: only 2 behind Rodgers and 5 ahead of Brady. This was despite missing Jeffery and Jackson for a majority of the season. Furthermore, Philly wouldn’t have signed Wentz to a long-term extension if they didn’t have faith in his ability, so there’s no way he’s on the “hot seat”
Then why did you draft a QB in the second round? Maybe you feel that way bout wentz….but somebody in that draft room thought otherwise….
“‘…obviously with Jalen Hurts, he has a unique skillset and you see what Taysom Hill has done in New Orleans,” Pederson said earlier this year. “And now he and Drew Brees have a connection there and a bond there. You look at with (Joe) Flacco and Lamar (Jackson) in Baltimore in the short period of time, how they gelled together. It’s just something we’re going to explore.’”
Does that answer your question?
$128million ($107.8 million guaranteed) reasons why his passing doesn’t matter and thanks for reminding the Philly fans they wasted a 2nd rounder on a gimmick instead of filling more important holes.