time2rock Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 Eagles Brass Conflicted Over Jalen Hurts’ Future: Report By Mike Greger Updated Dec 3, 2021 at 5:03pm Getty: Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie talks to his most trusted adviser, general manager Howie Roseman. Jalen Hurts has been inching toward locking down the franchise starter job – minus last week’s debacle in The Meadowlands, of course. He could easily be the long-term answer for the Philadelphia Eagles if his stellar play continues. That is a big if and one that is being intensely debated in the front office. According to The Inquirer’s Jeff McLane, the two biggest decision-makers in the organization – owner Jeffrey Lurie, general manger Howie Roseman – are split over Hurts. Lurie has jumped on board the Hurts’ train, while Roseman needs more convincing to buy a ticket. It’s not a rift, just a difference of opinion based on the second-year quarterback’s first 16 starts. He’s 6-10 over parts of two seasons. "Lurie is said to still believe in Hurts, but Roseman’s assessment is less confident, two independent sources familiar with their thinking said,” McLane wrote. "The Eagles may have no other choice but to ride with Hurts next season. The draft is still a ways out, but there isn’t expected to be a first-round talent among the quarterback prospects in this class.” The Eagles have been rumored to be in the hunt for a veteran quarterback, too. Aaron Rodgers, Russell Wilson, or Deshaun Watson could be available in a trade and the team has three potential first-rounders to dangle out. Watson has been the one name continually linked to them despite his legal troubles, something that doesn’t seem to bother Lurie. "Lurie was believed to be the driving force behind his team’s interest, the two sources familiar with his thinking said,” McLane wrote. "Jeffrey has his principles,” an NFL source who worked with the Eagles said, "until it comes to quarterbacks.” Wilson Might Waive No-Trade Clause for Philly Watson has been unwilling to waive his no-trade clause for any team other than Miami. And the Dolphins chose not to make a deal for the Houston Texans quarterback at the deadline. Meanwhile, Wilson carries his own no-trade clause in Seattle and that sticking point has gone largely ignored. Until now. ESPN’s Adam Schefter told "The John Kincade Show” on 97.5 The Fanatic that he believes Wilson would waive it to come to Philadelphia. When asked about it, Schefter said: "I believe he’d waive the no-trade clause.” The Seahawks quarterback has long been the apple of Roseman’s eye dating back to the 2012 draft. The Eagles wanted to take him in the third round that year but Seattle snatched him up at No. 75. Thirteen picks later, Philly settled for Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles. Final Injury Report Released The Eagles officially ruled quarterback Jalen Hurts (ankle) and running back Boston Scott (illness) questionable for Sunday on the final injury report. Running back Jordan Howard (knee) is out. Everyone else was listed as full participation at Friday’s practice, including center Jason Kelce (rest/knee), linebacker T.J. Edwards (ankle), defensive end Josh Sweat (knee), and defensive end Derek Barnett (ribs). Other than Hurts, no starters are in danger of missing the Jets game. https://heavy.com/sports/philadelphia-eagles/jalen-hurts-front-office/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipples Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 I’m with Howie here but for the long-term, it might be better if this turns into an actual rift between the two, resulting in Howie being canned. One can only dream. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK_EaglesFan89 Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 Interesting because I've got to be honest... I don't trust either assessment but one of them is going to be right. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 Imagine how conflicted they will be after tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoconoDon Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 Hurts is a QB2. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weko Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 Hurts passing has not been anywhere close to stellar. He is a back up qb at the nfl level. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perforator Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 What "stellar play" is this article referring to? He's managing not to screw up, minus last week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoosierdaddy Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 22 hours ago, nipples said: I’m with Howie here but for the long-term, it might be better if this turns into an actual rift between the two, resulting in Howie being canned. One can only dream. Ha! Love it! That's some 3D Chess thinking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenskeeper Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 sell the team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matchew88 Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 The soap opera continues. I swear, McLane has you all on a string lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time2rock Posted December 5, 2021 Author Share Posted December 5, 2021 On 12/4/2021 at 9:27 AM, nipples said: I’m with Howie here but for the long-term, it might be better if this turns into an actual rift between the two, resulting in Howie being canned. One can only dream. Exactly my thinking ... anything to cause Lurie to question Howie's abilities and create friction between those two to potentially lead to a divorce. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK_EaglesFan89 Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 On 12/4/2021 at 2:27 PM, nipples said: I’m with Howie here but for the long-term, it might be better if this turns into an actual rift between the two, resulting in Howie being canned. One can only dream. Yeah that's a really good point and a good way to look at it! Anything to bring a rift between Lurie and Howie and hopefully move us closer to Howie being removed. But I'm with Howie on this one too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenbleedinNC Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 7 hours ago, UK_EaglesFan89 said: Yeah that's a really good point and a good way to look at it! Anything to bring a rift between Lurie and Howie and hopefully move us closer to Howie being removed. But I'm with Howie on this one too. Lurie needs removed LOL. I hope her sells the team to a "football guy" and goes and lays on the beach with umbrella drinks. Sell the team Jeff and let then new guy hire a GM and take Howie out of things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdman#12 Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 If Howie wasn't going to give Hurts at least 2-3 years, why the f---- did he draft him in the 2nd round? This is why the eagles are the "new" old cleveland browns..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time2rock Posted December 7, 2021 Author Share Posted December 7, 2021 3 hours ago, birdman#12 said: If Howie wasn't going to give Hurts at least 2-3 years, why the f---- did he draft him in the 2nd round? This is why the eagles are the "new" old cleveland browns..... Because Howie is completely clueless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eglz1 Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 On 12/6/2021 at 3:48 PM, birdman#12 said: If Howie wasn't going to give Hurts at least 2-3 years, why the f---- did he draft him in the 2nd round? This is why the eagles are the "new" old cleveland browns..... Why not give him 4 or 5 years? 2 years? Okay maybe, depends on how he looks after starting 20 games. If Hurts were a 4th or 5th round flyer? Okay, that'll take a while. A Quarterback that has started for 2 high end college programs shouldn't take more than 2 years to figure out the NFL enough to appear competent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdman#12 Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 5 hours ago, eglz1 said: Why not give him 4 or 5 years? 2 years? Okay maybe, depends on how he looks after starting 20 games. If Hurts were a 4th or 5th round flyer? Okay, that'll take a while. A Quarterback that has started for 2 high end college programs shouldn't take more than 2 years to figure out the NFL enough to appear competent. He was drafted in the 2nd round and never was ready to start this year........and QBs all develop differently, and just because he was in 2 programs in college means little.....most of them take 2-3 years to play at a high level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pallidrone Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 15 minutes ago, birdman#12 said: He was drafted in the 2nd round and never was ready to start this year........and QBs all develop differently, and just because he was in 2 programs in college means little.....most of them take 2-3 years to play at a high level. Add in the fact that Hurts has never had any stability in coaching during his college and NFL career (6 different offensive coordinators) and that has a lot of effect on a player. Football players crave repetition and consistency, especially in the beginning of their careers. If they keep him next year, which I think they should, he should be a much better player. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdman#12 Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 1 hour ago, pallidrone said: Add in the fact that Hurts has never had any stability in coaching during his college and NFL career (6 different offensive coordinators) and that has a lot of effect on a player. Football players crave repetition and consistency, especially in the beginning of their careers. If they keep him next year, which I think they should, he should be a much better player. Agreed, it's one of the biggest factors that contribute to a young QB's development. But many rarely get that opportunity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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