How a few key plays in the NFL Playoffs shook up the Eagles’ QB situation, and what might happen going forward.
The “eagles backup qb 2021” is a question that has been asked many times. The Eagles might be forced to make a QB switch in the future, but for now they are sticking with their current starter.
Getty If Jalen Hurts’ injury prevents him from playing in Week 13, the Eagles will start Gardner Minshew.
Jalen Hurts’ swollen ankle is expected to recover in the next two days, according to Nick Sirianni. If it happens, the second-year quarterback will make his 17th career start, continuing a generally successful effort to become Philadelphia’s franchise quarterback.
Hurts has 2,435 yards and 13 touchdowns via the air and 695 yards and eight touchdowns on the ground this season. Those figures place him in a very exclusive group, however they haven’t put an end to trade speculations. Remember that in the offseason, Deshaun Watson or Russell Wilson might be available. Gardner Minshew is another player that lurks in the shadows.
Minshew had been virtually forgotten until Hurts’ dreadful performance on Sunday. He left the 13-7 defeat with an injured ankle, further clouding the quarterback situation in Philadelphia. Hurts would be wise to sit out Week 13 since the Eagles finally have their bye week in Week 14. When he’s cutting on a dime and shattering ankles in the wide field, the 23-year-old is at his best. It’ll be difficult for him to achieve it with a faulty wheel.
Joe Flacco is “QB2” as a mentor and backup quarterback, but make no mistake…
Gardner Minshew should be the #Eagles’ backup quarterback if Jalen Hurts gets hurt or has a bad game. pic.twitter.com/cOszRfMe2o
August 28, 2021 — James Nagle (@NagleNFL)
Minshew has arrived. In 24 games, the former Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback has thrown for 5,541 yards and 37 touchdowns. He has a 7-13 record as a starter and can run if necessary. Minshew, for example, has 497 running yards in his career. It would almost be a waste not to use him for one game while Hurts recovers.
“As you guys well know, you’ve got to watch how these things proceed,” Sirianni said of Hurts’ ankle. “We’ll observe how the rehab goes over the following two days and provide you with a more detailed report on Wednesday.”
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On Twitter, ‘Minshew Mania’ is gaining traction.
By no means is it “Minshew Mania,” but the notion of seating Hurts has been gaining support on social media. Minshew’s advantages are obvious: a stronger arm, starting experience, and a higher accuracy/completion %.
The disadvantage is the more significant problem. Hurts’ confidence might be shattered if Minshew comes in and performs well. Worse, it may lead to an unneeded quarterback controversy for a club vying for a postseason place.
Oh my, I see the writing on the wall immediately.
With Jalen Hurts nursing an ankle ailment ahead of the team’s Week 14 bye, Gardner Minshew will start and perform well for the Eagles in Week 13 against the Jets.
Then people will wonder whether Hurts can be turned into a franchise. QB
November 29, 2021 — Adam Koffler (@AdamKoffler)
QB Jalen Hurts is suffering from a painful ankle, according to Nick Sirianni. It’s possible that his availability against the Jets this week may be hampered.
Minshew might play this week to give Hurts a two-week break, with us having a bye in week 14. #FlyEaglesFly #Eagles #FlyEaglesFly
November 29, 2021 — Kelly Green Hour (@KellyGreenHour)
Surprisingly, Sirianni refused to say if Hurts would play this weekend against the Jets. Anyone for Minshew-Flacco?
November 29, 2021 — Bob Grotz (@BobGrotz)
On August 28, the Eagles acquired Minshew from the Jaguars in exchange for a conditional sixth-round pick. Howie Roseman, the general manager at the time, joked about adding another conveyor line to the quarterback factory. It’s probably too early to start ramping up the production line.
“Everyone understands our quarterback focus,” Roseman told reporters. “Obviously, we’re a quarterback – what’s the term?” Yes, there is a factory. As a result, I believe it is a top priority for us, and we will continue to invest in that position.”
‘Not Good Enough’ as a Passing Game
When questioned about the Eagles’ passing game, Sirianni was candid. After Jalen Reagor dropped two catchable passes in a game, the head coach blamed everyone from the wide receivers to the quarterback. The drop-back passing game has to put in a more collective effort.
Fun fact:
This season, Justin Herbert and Jalen Hurts both had the identical interception rate (2.3 percent).
November 29, 2021 — Heath Cummings (@heathcummingssr)
“This isn’t good enough. “In that area of our game, we’re not where we want to be,” Sirianni said. “We’re putting forth a lot of effort to improve.” I believe what you’ve seen is that our play-action game has been good, but when opponents know we’re dropping back and falling back to pass, we’ve struggled in the third and longer circumstances.”
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