We’ve written numerous stories about the hating of Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, and it’s frustrating to have to do it again.
Yesterday, PFF Fantasy tweeted out an image of a potential Eagles offense.
“Imagine this Eagles offense,” wrote PFF.
DeVonta Smith and Dallas Goedert are current Eagles players. Chris Godwin is a free agent and target of many teams.
Noticeably absent was Philadelphia’s current QB, Jalen Hurts. In his place, PFF added Seahawks’ star QB, Russell Wilson.
And so the disrespect returned.
In his first full season, Hurts just led a developing Eagles team to a 9-8 record and the playoffs. He was also named a Pro Bowl alternate. Despite that, some still feel they need a quarterback upgrade.
This is eerily reminiscent of the embarrassing treatment some levied on Donovan McNabb when the Eagles selected him with the second overall pick in the 1999 NFL Draft.
That year was called the year of the quarterback.
ESPN the Magazine had a cover featuring Cade McNown, Akili Smith, Daunte Culpepper and Donovan McNabb and was entitled “QBallers”.
The consensus #1 pick by some was Kentucky quarterback Tim Couch, and Cleveland fans rejoiced when the Browns selected him number one overall.
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Originally posted 2022-03-05 13:00:00.
