Eagles' announcer Merrill Reese on Jalen Hurts: His arm strength is right there with top QB's

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Eagles' announcer Merrill Reese on Jalen Hurts: His arm strength is right there with top QB's

Glenn Erby 

 

July 25, 2022 12:58 pm ET

Much has been made about Jalen Hurts’ and his perceived lack of arm strength.

One of the biggest concerns about Hurts’ future with the franchise stems from the perception that the third-year quarterback lacks the big-time arm strength needed to leaded Philadelphia back to postseason prominence.

Over his first two seasons, Hurts has averaged 12.3 yards per completion, the 3rd-highest average in the NFL since 2020 among QBs with a minimum of 500 attempts (behind DeShaun Watson’s 12.6 and Jimmy Garoppolo’s 12.4), according to Reuben Frank.

Hurts has the 3rd-highest average by any Eagles quarterback in the last 50 years (behind Michael Vick’s 12.9 and Ron Jaworski’s 12.9) per Frank.

Head coach Nick Sirianni previously gave Hurts’ arm strength a vote of confidence, and now a legendary broadcaster has also weighed in.

Merrill Reese told Dave Spadaro that Hurts’ arm strength is on par with some of the top passers in the NFL.

Hurts doesn’t have to have the strongest arm, and if he can show improved accuracy and decision-making, the doubts should start to quiet down.

Improved anticipation and ball delivery could catapult Philadelphia to the top of the NFC playoff picture.

https://theeagleswire.usatoday.com/2022/07/25/philadelphia-eagles-news-merrill-reese-jalen-hurts-arm-strength-nfl-quarterbacks-josh-allen/

[eagle45]

I don't think anyone takes Merrill Reese's opinion seriously anymore.  He's right in their pocket.

[weko]

Merrill is parroting the company line right away.  Hurts does not have a strong arm.  We all know that.  I guess the memo says to say all things positive so that they may actually come thru.  You gotta be positive to accomplish anything.  We'll see how it goes with his super strong arm.

[UK_EaglesFan89]

I love Merrill but he's just talking nonsense here. Hurts arm isn't legit but it doesn't need to be. He can make most throws that nfl QBs need to make. If he makes the right reads and gets his timing right then he's going to be a lot lot better. He doesn't need a huge cannon arm. That's not his game. And it wasn't Brees game and its never been Bradys game.