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Former Eagles teammates Terrell Owens and Donovan McNabb speak on the sideline throughout a recreation in 2005.
The raging debate between Jalen Hurts and the Metropolis of Philadelphia peaked on Monday. Terrell Owens and Donovan McNabb have chimed in.
Hurts, the dual-threat quarterback out of Oklahoma, has been a lightning rod ever for the reason that Eagles drafted him at decide No. 53. The controversy has nothing to do with Hurts as an individual — he’s a respectful child with superb athleticism and a successful pedigree. It has extra to do with the truth that he seemingly hijacked a second-round decide from a staff that doesn’t want one other quarterback. Carson Wentz is the undisputed franchise quarterback. Once more, that’s open for debate.
On Monday, Owens and McNabb each took sides on the problem throughout a stay Instagram chat hosted by the Philadelphia Inquirer. (Don’t fear, the 2 ex-players weren’t stay collectively as they nonetheless resent one another). The outcomes had been combined, to say the least. Owens, the mercurial receiver who performed 22 video games for the Eagles, has lengthy been a fan of Hurts. His face lit up when discussing his potential.
“He’s performed in a pro-style offense,” Owens mentioned, by way of The Inquirer‘s Damichael Cole. “He'll be capable to regulate to no matter scenario you place him in. Nothing appears to rattle this man. [Hurts] is even-keel, irrespective of the scenario.”
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McNabb Is aware of Feeling of Being Underneath Strain in Philly
In the meantime, the person who threw 20 touchdowns to Owens in Philly introduced a unique perspective to the dialog. Donovan McNabb loved a love-hate relationship throughout his 11-year profession in midnight inexperienced and sometimes discovered himself wanting over his shoulder. He was booed on draft day and by no means received over it.
When the Eagles lastly drafted his substitute — the forgettable Kevin Kolb in 2007 — he was harm about the best way issues ended and didn’t cover his emotions. He’s lived what Wentz goes by way of proper now.
“I’ve been there,” McNabb mentioned, by way of The Inquirer. “Everybody tries to make it like I’m at all times coming down on Carson. I’m speaking from expertise. They drafted a quarterback that they are saying is an insurance coverage coverage, however if you happen to proceed to get harm, [Hurts] would be the franchise quarterback.”
McNabb has taken warmth up to now for not completely defending Wentz (perhaps even criticizing him) and his capacity to steer the Eagles to a Tremendous Bowl. To be truthful, a few of his feedback have been taken out of context. However he has additionally constantly praised Wentz’s abilities as a passer whereas ensuring to emphasise how a lot sturdiness issues within the NFL.
“I feel, personally, if he can’t get out of the second spherical within the subsequent two, perhaps three, years, however actually two years, to be sincere with you,” McNabb advised CBS Sports activities Radio final April. “If he can’t get out of the second spherical, they need to look to probably draft one other quarterback since you simply don’t find out about his sturdiness.”
Hurts Completely Unaware of Controversy in Philadelphia
Jalen Hurts was a visitor on SportsRadio 94WIP on Monday the place he was speculated to make clear his position in Philadelphia. One downside, he doesn’t know what it’s going to be at this level.
Nobody does. The truth is, Hurts didn’t even notice there was a debate occurring in regards to the Eagles selecting him. Right here was his current change with SportsRadio 94WIP morning present host Angelo Cataldi:
Angelo Cataldi: Are you conscious of the talk occurring in Philadelphia whether or not the Eagles ought to have gone out and drafted a backup QB so excessive within the draft?
Jalen Hurts: I’m not.
Cataldi: You aren't conscious of this?
Hurts: No.
The frequent perception amongst Philly followers — and across the total NFL — is that the Eagles will use Hurts in a hybrid position, very like Sean Payton makes use of Taysom Hill in New Orleans. If that’s true, Hurts hasn’t heard something about it. His position continues to be but undefined — besides that he sits behind Carson Wentz on the depth chart.
“I do not know what the longer term holds,” Hurts advised Cataldi. “What I do see sooner or later is me working actually arduous and me making an attempt to assist this staff in any means that I can. Extra importantly than me proper now, it’s arduous not with the ability to meet the fellows. The whole lot is digital.”
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