There was a lot of confusion and concern from Eagles fans across the globe after it was announced that a quarterback had been selected with the team’s second-round pick. Oklahoma’s Jalen Hurts was the man in question and naturally, theories ran wild for the next few weeks.
Obviously, the Eagles needed a backup quarterback. Nick Foles had guided the team to a miraculous Super Bowl and an oh-so-nearly NFC Championship appearance one year later, while Josh McCown’s spirited effort was probably a sign that the team can’t rely on vets forever. But as with all Howie Roseman moves, there’s more to it than meets the eye.