Since the NFL’s inception, the Quarterback position has constantly evolved. As we head into what promises to be a drama-filled offseason, it’s fair to wonder whether or not the Eagles have been caught in the landslide of this development.
The early years
In the ’40s-’50s, the Quarterback was nothing more than a piece of the collective puzzle. Asked to throw the football only a couple of times a game while the league was drudged in the mud for running the ball.
Johnny Unitas & Bart Starr came along in the 60’s and evolved the passing game.