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3 things Jalen Hurts did to show he’s the Eagles’ quarterback of the future

By Cole Thompson

Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images
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GLENDALE, ARIZONA – DECEMBER 20: Quarterback Jalen Hurts #2 of the Philadelphia Eagles throws a pass pressured by outside linebacker Haason Reddick #43 of the Arizona Cardinals during the NFL game at State Farm Stadium on December 20, 2020 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Eagles 33-26. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, ARIZONA – DECEMBER 20: Quarterback Jalen Hurts #2 of the Philadelphia Eagles throws a pass pressured by outside linebacker Haason Reddick #43 of the Arizona Cardinals during the NFL game at State Farm Stadium on December 20, 2020 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Eagles 33-26. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

2. Spreading the rock

For years fans have complained about the lack of weapons in Philadelphia that Wentz has been given. It looked like Jalen Reagor was a bust while Greg Ward Jr. shouldn’t even be on a practice squad. All the “star receivers” were injured, thus causing Wentz to struggle.

On Sunday, Hurts connected with seven different targets at least twice and nine players total. Two scores went to Ward while Reagor led the team in receptions with five. Quez Watkins, who barely saw the field when Wentz played, hauled in his first touchdown thanks to blocking downfield.

Sure, Hurts had three fumbles on the day but none were recovered by Arizona. He completed 24 of 44 passes for 338 yards and helped Philadelphia convert 75 percent of the time on fourth down.

https://twitter.com/BleacherReport/status/1340816955280908292

The Eagles have hidden gems in pass-catchers that can be stable with the right quarterback. Wentz would rather check down to his tight ends and keep the clock rolling.

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