Depending on whom you ask, Jalen Hurts is either the future at quarterback or one of a glaring number of holes in a talented roster.
Hurts was a Pro Bowl alternate and led the Eagles to the playoffs, but his critics highlight his inability to properly read defenses, or his inefficient when it comes to accurate ball placement.
The uncertainty surrounding Hurts is the main reason some in the media believe Philadelphia will look to upgrade the position despite Howie Roseman stating that the second-year quarterback had earned the right to be the team’s starter in 2022.
NFL.com recently released their post-Super Bowl quarterback rankings and Hurts landed in the middle of the pack, at No. 17 overall.
Rank
17
Jalen Hurts
Philadelphia Eagles · Year 22021 stats: 16 games | 60.6 pct | 3,402 pass yds | 7.2 ypa | 17 pass TD | 11 INT | 823 rush yds | 10 rush TD | 10 fumbles
2020 final ranking: 23
Hurts saving his worst start of the season for the playoffs knocks him down a few spots. He held the ball, didn’t see the field, and didn’t shoot straight against the Bucs. That doesn’t erase the gains that came in his other 15 starts, where his pocket passing took a huge step forward. His running ability gives him a high baseline, and he’s a solid starting quarterback at worst, which is quite a find for a highly criticized second-round pick.
Hurts finished ahead quarterbacks like Teddy Bridgewater, Carson Wentz, and Jimmy Garoppolo, but the questions marks look glaring when you compare him to the signal-callers listed in the top-5.
The retiring Tom Brady was No. 1 on the list, followed by Aaron Rodgers, Josh Allen, Justin Herbert, and Matthew Stafford in the top-5.
Joe Burrow, Patrick Mahomes, Kyler Murray, Dak Prescott, and Derek Carr rounded out the top-10.
