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Feb 21, 2022

- - - 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 2 - 2021 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. - - List - - Taking an early offseason look at the Eagles' 2022 opponents - - - - - - - - List - - Perfect early/late-round edge rusher fit for Eagles in 2022 NFL draft - - - - - - - - RelatedPFF named CB Avonte Maddox the Eagles most improved player in 2021Eagles' CB Darius Slay launches YouTube channelEagles land at No. 2 in a ranking of NFL offseason resources for 2022What are Eagles' odds to win Super Bowl 57?SUPER REDUX: Ranking all 56 Super Bowl MVP performancesCarson Wentz rumors: Colts could trade or release former No. 2 overall pick - - - - - - - - - - - - Email - - - - - Sign up - - - - - - - - Like this article? - Sign up for the Eagles Wire email newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning - - - - An error has occured - - - Please re-enter your email address. - - - - - - Thanks for signing up! - - - You'll now receive the top Eagles Wire stories each day directly in your inbox.

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