With the 2021 NFL Draft over and the schedule officially being released, it’s time for my third annual 32 part series where the top three questions will be posed for each NFL team. Here are those three questions for the Philadelphia Eagles.
Be sure to check out all of Heller’s Three Burning Questions.
Did They Make the Right Decision at Quarterback?
After a disappointing season in the City of Brotherly Love, the Eagles had some tough decisions to make after the 2020 season came to an end. First and foremost, they needed to decide if the small sample they saw out of rookie Jalen Hurts was enough to move forward with him under center. The answer came when the team traded former No. 2 overall pick, quarterback Carson Wentz to the Indianapolis Colts for a pair of draft picks.
To help ensure Hurts is successful as the starter from Week 1, the Eagles used their No. 10 overall pick in the draft on Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith, who was arguably the best receiver in the draft. Hurts, the former Oklahoma Sooner quarterback, played at Alabama before transferring. He played one season with Smith before the pass-catcher was considered a top prospect.
For Hurts’ sake the offensive line should be back healthy. The patched together line last season, allowed Wentz to get sacked 50 times in just 12 games. Hurts, a more mobile quarterback, was 13 times through his four games, himself. That’s a lot of unnecessary hits on a quarterback. If he is sacked 3-4 times a game this season, the team will likely miss the playoffs yet again.
Will Zach Ertz be an Eagle Come Week 1?
Ertz has been rumored to be on the trading block. No move had been made as of yet, which means either he’s not really on the block or teams aren’t offering much in return. The latest reports suggest Buffalo is the most likely landing spot if he does get moved, with a handful of teams who have shown interest in the three-time Pro Bowl selection.
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If it Ain’t Broke?
For a team that only tallied four wins last season, the defense was surprisingly not terrible. They did their job for the most part, but their offense had trouble scoring points and sustaining drives to allow them to get rest before. Minus a few tweaks, like the addition of former Washington Football Team edge rusher Ryan Kerrigan, the unit is the same unit this season. This unit should be far from a liability.
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