Eagles News: Jeffrey Lurie “was influential” in the selection of Jalen Hurts

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Did the owner of the Eagles, Jeffrey Lurie, go too far with the quarterback’s directives? – ESPN
For the second year in a row, Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie is aiming the franchise at quarterback Jalen Hurts – raising questions and concerns in the process. Lurie had an influence on Hurts’ selection in last April’s draft, according to sources. He was not alone on an island – former coach Doug Pederson was looking for a young QB to develop and general manager Howie Roseman would be on board – but Lurie wanted Hurts. And when bosses want something, they usually get it. Philadelphia used its second round choice (No. 53 overall) on the Oklahoma product, despite being financially committed to quarterback Carson Wentz for four years and $ 128 million. Hurts showed promise in four games as a rookie, but using a high pick at Hurts, and later starting in favor of fighter Wentz, he played an important role in the deteriorating relationship between Wentz and the organization. […] There were mixed opinions about Hurts inside the Eagles’ building before last year’s recruitment. He was not the most important player on the Philadelphia board when he was chosen, the sources said. Was it wise for Lurie & Co. to be aggressive and take the QB they wanted a little earlier so as not to lose, as they did when waiting so long for Russell Wilson in 2012? Or did the owner’s excitement about the player divert things off course?

Why Jeffrey Lurie is wrong in directing Eagles’ QB decisions, even though Jalen Hurts is right for Philadelphia – CBS Sports
It is one thing for the owner to be part of the decision-making process. At the end of the day, he can do whatever he wants; he is the owner of the damn team. But there is a reason why landlords hire general managers, staffing personnel and key trainers: to do their job. There is a reason why Eagles fans used to make fun of other NFC East teams with “involved” owners like Daniel Snyder and Jerry Jones: recruiting day meddling stories (see: Dwayne Haskins, Robert Griffin III) and front fights -office have become more common than field wins. If Mortensen, who accurately reported Wentz’s desire to leave the Eagles in their current state and start again somewhere else, is conveying the correct information about Lurie’s imposing shadow, then there is no doubt that the Eagles’ owner has moved on. joined the Jones and Snyder club. Just listen to Mort’s characterization of the guy Lurie hired to replace Doug Pederson, who won a Super Bowl three years ago: “They have a new coach in Nick Sirianni, (and) he understands that what the owner wants, the owner gets . “

Did Jeffrey Lurie’s edict about Jalen Hurts eliminate the possibility of the Eagles making a QB in the first round? – Inquirer
Given the importance of the defender’s position in the NFL, you can’t win without a good one, the Eagles need to consider all possible options, including a potential insurance policy in case Hurts isn’t the answer. “When you are choosing as high as we are, it is best to look at all that are available,” said a senior Eagles staffing executive late last month. “We need to make sure that, if there is a single player in any position, we will be looking for him.”

DO SHOW SB NATION NFL: What’s going on with the Eagles’ situation in QB? – BGN Radio
The SB Nation NFL Show brings together the biggest fan-alysts from all SB Nation team communities in one place for the first time. Expect in-depth analysis, irreverent jokes and many fights between rivals. It’s a show for NFL fans, by NFL fans.

NFL Free Agency Targets: 38 players with connections to the Eagles – BGN
QB Geno Smith. If the Eagles want to add a cheap veteran who “knows the system,” then Smith makes sense. The 30-year-old has several connections with Philadelphia. Steichen was his coach for defenders in 2018. The aforementioned Patullo was his position coach on the New York Jets in 2015 and 2016. Philly also did his homework at Smith (Lurie participated in his private training with the Eagles) once before the 2013 NFL Draft. Smith is certainly not good (starting 12-19, 72.9 career pass rate), but okay, he’ll come cheap. Smith was at least at the vet as a reserve for Russell Wilson in Seattle last year.

Eagles free agency forecasts: 33 players who could be on your shopping list – The Athletic
Wulf: Kendrick Bourne. The Eagles could have used this year’s free receiver class last season, when they ignored a weak veteran receiver class and spent on Javon Hargrave and Darius Slay. Even with this year’s best-in-class wide receiver class marked, there is enough depth for competent players like Bourne, Josh Reynolds and Rashard Higgins to be available for reasonable deals, and the Eagles are desperate for wide receiver competence. Bourne turns 26 this summer and offers versatility from the inside out after a career record of 667 receiving yards in 2020. The Eagles will have some insight into their personality with special team coordinator Mike Clay.

Let’s start the top 10 quarterback orientation errors – PFT
This dynamic potentially explains the recent report that the Eagles do not want competition for quarterback Jalen Hurts. This report could aim to alienate other teams from the notion that the Eagles would be the No. 6 quarterback. In contrast, if the Eagles really don’t want a No. 6 quarterback, they should create the impression that they do, to increase the possibility that someone might jump in front of the Eagles to get a quarterback, pushing a player that fits Philly’s draft goals further down the board. Here’s the main point – the last thing the Eagles should say or leak is the truth. Instead, they must leak the opposite of that. (Unless, of course, they are trying to implement some form of Jedi mental trick.)

MARCH MADNESS: Introducing our Philadelphia Eagles Media Field of 64 – Crossing Broad
It must be a fantastic exercise to determine who becomes the national champion of Eagles’ journalism, which is intense, competitive and territorial. In the past, we had a writer punch a fellow in the face, so being a local football scribe is not for the weak. […] # 5 seeds: Brandon Lee Gowton (Bleeding Green), Rob Maaddi (AP / 97.5), Howard ‘The King’ Eskin (Eagles / 94 WIP), Benjamin Solak (Bleeding Green). … [BLG Note: Hey, vote for our BGN writers and podcasters in this tournament!]

Jimmy Johnson, ex-Cowboys coach: Dak Prescott cannot lead the team to a Super Bowl title – NJ.com
Johnson, who will be inducted into the Professional Football Hall of Fame this year, applauded owner Jerry Jones for rehiring Prescott, but challenged him to put the right players around the quarterback. “I think he is a great leader for the team. I think the team is really reviving around him. So he is a positive influence there. Before the injury, he was able to make moves with his legs. He could play football and fit into their system. He sometimes had trouble being accurate. But with that receiving body, it opens people up. I like Dak. I think he can win a championship for you if you have great players around you. I don’t think Dak will be able to lead a football team if he doesn’t have great players around him. “

Three conclusions from the Cowboys’ extended Dak Prescott contract saga – The Ringer
Even with this accounting magic, however, Dallas still has many difficult choices to make. This team needs to add depth in the offensive line, an internal defensive striker and several players in the secondary. None of these things will come cheap. Dallas could miss the cornerback Chidobe Awuzie in the free agency, leaving little talent for last year’s second round, Trevon Diggs. Free security is a position of necessity for what looks like the 20th consecutive year. The team managed a great 2020 season from defensive wing Aldon Smith, but the Cowboys need one or two defensive tackles on the inside. And they need help from the offensive line. Rookie center Tyler Biadasz disappointed last year, and Joe Looney is scheduled to join the game. Tackles Tyron Smith and La’el Collins are elite when they are healthy, but have been injured enough in the past few seasons to show that Cowboys need a solid tackle on the third rope at all times.

How many NFC quarterbacks would you control Dak Prescott over your new four-year contract? – Blogging The Boys
We agree that Aaron Rodgers is easy to prioritize here. Obviously Rodgers is older than Dak, but he is coming out of his last MVP season and we live in a time when quarterbacks are playing in their 40s. Forgive us for not wanting to bet against Aaron Rodgers, as we all know that this is usually a losing proposition. When conversations about Russell Wilson liking the Cowboys came up, I said that Wilson is a top quarterback for Dak today. I don’t think Wilson will be any better than Dak throughout the life of this new business. Wilson is really the only other legitimate competitor we can find. Of course, Tom Brady is great and not someone you want to bet against, but in terms of four years, the odds favor Dak.

Free NFL Agency: Attention, giants! Kenny Golladay is coming to the open market – Big Blue View
The most notable name is the first on the list – Kenny Golladay. He will have no lack of interest in the open market. A 1.8 m high target that stands upright with ease. I hope the Giants will have a realistic race at Golladay, now that he is a free agent. I would love Golladay in the Giants and really want to entertain Corey Davis – a 26 year old receiver with all the potential in the world. In addition, Davis should have a discounted price compared to what Golladay will get on the open market. The other free recipient agents would have to be purchased at the right price. I’m not very good at adding Smith-Schuster to the free agency at its supposed price. Sterling Shepard should be our predominant slot receiver now that the Golden Tate has been cut. Fuller is rarely healthy and was suspended by PEDs until the first week; he did not have a healthy season outside of his year 2020, when he was arrested for PEDs.

Chargers will not use franchise tag on TE Hunter Henry – Bolts From The Blue
On Tuesday morning, NFL insider Adam Schefter broke the news that the Chargers will not put the franchise on Hunter Henry for the second year in a row. This year’s mark would have cost the team about $ 13 million, so it didn’t make a lot of financial sense to go into a year with an ever lower limit. Henry will hit the market, but the team must still work on finding a long-term deal to re-sign the sixth year tight end. [BLG Note: The Chargers have reportedly expressed interest in Zach Ertz.]

Report: Titans will not use franchise etiquette at the tight end Jonnu Smith – Music City Miracles
A piece of the Titans’ offseason puzzle is now clear, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The Tennessee Titans will not use the franchise brand on the tight end Jonnu Smith, creating another need for Jon Robinson to fill. [BLG Note: Another tight end on the market means less leverage for the Eagles when it comes to trying to trade Ertz.]

Off Day Debrief # 27: Dak receives paaaaaid + Ross Tucker at the free NFL agency – The SB Nation NFL Show
Rob “Stats” Guerrera (Niners Nation) and Brandon Lee Gowton (Bleeding Green Nation) disagree about whether Dak should have agreed to the contract he made with the Cowboys. Besides … Every QB should thank Dak for handling things the way he did. Why Russell Wilson’s wish list is dwindling. Is a Kyler Murray deal for Deshaun Watson really that crazy? Are the eagles trying to put up a smoke screen when it comes to Jalen Hurts? Why Ross says Trent Williams is not worth 20 million a year.

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