NFL Draft: 5 teams that could be in position to land Spencer Rattler

NORMAN, OK - SEPTEMBER 4: Quarterback Spencer Rattler #7 of the Oklahoma Sooners heads off the field before a game against the Tulane Green Wave at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on September 4, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images) /

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PHILADELPHIA, PA – AUGUST 19: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on against the New England Patriots in the preseason game at Lincoln Financial Field on August 19, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Patriots defeated the Eagles 35-0. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /

3. Philadelphia Eagles

The Eagles dumped Carson Wentz in favor of Jalen Hurts this offseason, but that doesn’t mean Philadelphia is committed to him over the long haul. Drafting a new Oklahoma signal-caller could equal brighter days for Eagles fans.

In many ways, Rattler profiles as a better version of Hurts. They play the quarterback position in a similar fashion, but Rattler just throws the ball better than the former Sooners star. Hurts is the better runner, but that’s not going to help him keep hold of the starting position if his throwing does not improve.

Like the Falcons, the Eagles might also have slightly too much roster talent to “earn” a top 3 pick. Philadelphia might be forced to tank down the stretch if they want to beat the competition to Rattler.

The one certainty for the Eagles is that they need to chart a firm direction at quarterback after the conclusion of the 2021 campaign. They’d love to see Hurts emerge as that guy, but if he falters, Rattler will quickly become a priority for the franchise.

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