In a move that can only be described as shocking, the Philadelphia selected former Alabama and Oklahoma star quarterback Jalen Hurts.
The Eagles like to develop quarterbacks, but the idea of drafting Hurts to utilize him in a Taysom Hill style role that will allow Carson Wentz to avoid some of the hits he’s usually subjected to.
Wentz’s $128 million is set to kick in so Hurts wasn’t drafted to replace or give Wentz competition. Howie Roseman and company likely have drafted a high-character quarterback, who’ll be suitable insurance in case Wentz suffers an injury.
