![]() ![]() He was a big reason the team went 16-2 in his 18 starts. At the risk of sounding reductive, Hurts is just a winner. That’s something for the Eagles to keep in mind as they decide to offer him a massive contract extension. Considering how he’s improved every year dating back to college, he hasn’t even necessarily hit his ceiling yet. OUTLOOK: Hurts doesn’t turn 25 until August. Hurts easily would’ve won Super Bowl MVP had the Eagles been able to beat the Kansas City Chiefs. Hurts was the betting favorite to win NFL MVP right before suffering a shoulder injury that caused him to miss two games later in the season. Hurts proved capable of thriving with his passing ability in addition to being able to do damage with his legs. He defied precedent and improved beyond realistic expectation. And so instead of making a move to acquire another passer, Howie Roseman focused his efforts on supporting his current quarterback. To the Eagles’ benefit, neither QB was eager to play in Philly. The team had serious interest in trading for Russell Wilson and Deshaun Watson. REVIEW: In last year’s version of this article, the theme was “Jalen Hurts cannot be the Eagles’ Plan A at quarterback.” And he wasn’t. Our Philadelphia Eagles roster outlook series following the 2022 season begins by examining the quarterback position. ![]()
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