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

1. Mobility, mobility, mobility

We’re entering a stage where the more mobile a quarterback is, the more success they’ll have at keeping drives alive. Let’s not deny the Eagles offensive line was the league’s worst through the first 12 weeks as Wentz was sacked a career-high 50 times. The harsh reality is the team’s line isn’t getting better. In fact, it might stay the same or become worse.

Jason Peters likely will call it a career after another injured season. Brandon Brooks and Lane Johnson both suffered season-ending lower-body injuries. The verdict is still out on Andre Dillard as the franchise left tackle. Is Jason Kelce going to stay on the roster, or will he hang up the cleats?

Philadelphia allowed Hurts to be sacked six times Sunday. Since taking over, the former Sooner has been knocked down nine times in 10 quarters. The difference? He’s finished each game with at least 60 yards on the ground.

Unless a team builds its offensive line, a quarterback’s third skill must be their mobility. It’s why Lamar Jackson and Deshaun Watson are still standouts behind weak units. Wentz has good footwork, but he can’t maneuver out of his way for a sack due to consistent injures.

Hurts can do that and then some. With the NFC East wide open, that will work enough to take Philadelphia back to the postseason.