In the second round of the NFL Draft, the Philadelphia Eagles stunned everyone with their selection of Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts. The selection has gotten mixed feelings, with most Eagles fans expressing their dislike for the pick on social media.
With a 27-year-old Carson Wentz under contract until 2024, picking a quarterback as high as the Eagles did in this draft means the team clearly has concerns with his long-term health.
It’s fair to have reservations, he’s finished the past three seasons on the bench with injury. Nonetheless, using such a high pick on a quarterback in these circumstances is an unprecedented move. Doug Pederson and his offensive coaching staff must have some sort of plan for Hurts in year one.
Here are three ways Hurts could have an impact during his rookie season.