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2023 NFL quarterback analysis: Philadelphia Eagles
Current starter: Jalen Hurts | Current backups: Gardner Minshew, Ian Book
State of the position: Eagles fans hoped for modest improvement from Hurts’ 2021 campaign. But in 2022 he surpassed expectations with 3,701 passing yards, 760 rushing yards and a QB-high 13 rushing touchdowns. He finished the regular season with 35 touchdowns and countless MVP chants.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts lands in the top 5 of an ESPN Ranking of the NFL’s top 100 most valuable players of the 2022 season https://t.co/JxucJkcHxU
— TheEaglesWire (@TheEaglesWire) January 18, 2023
Minshew started two games after Hurts went down with a right shoulder injury in Week 16. He didn’t play badly, but he couldn't beat the Cowboys or Saints to lock up the NFC’s top seed. More importantly, the offense struggled without Hurts’ running ability.
Minshew has been called the best backup in the league, although Dallas' Cooper Rush and San Francisco's Brock Purdy might have something to say about that.
Book hasn’t thrown a pass this season, which is probably a good thing. In 2021, he threw 20 passes with no touchdowns and two interceptions for New Orleans. He may be the winningest QB in Notre Dame history, but it hasn’t translated into NFL success. Book is signed through 2024 for just over $1 million, so he’s a safe bet to carry a clipboard in 2023.
Key stat: Hurts’ 13 rushing touchdowns are tied with running backs Austin Ekeler and Derrick Henry for second most in the regular season. Only RB Jamaal Williams of the Lions (17) had more.
2023 QB forecast: Hurts is the guy, but he’ll be looking for a contract soon. He’s signed through next year, but don’t expect ownership to let him reach free agency.
Minshew is only 26 but has 32 starts and would make a great bridge QB for another team. Keep an eye on Jacoby Brissett. His contract is up with Cleveland, and he has history with Eagles HC Nick Sirianni from his time as the Colts' offensive coordinator.
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