Okay, so, I’ve been messing around with this Eagles quarterback situation lately, and let me tell you, it’s been a ride. I saw this headline about the Eagles backup quarterback, and I was like, “Alright, let’s dig into this.”
So first off, I started to notice that Jalen Hurts, our main guy, he wasn’t always around. In Week 16, he was out, and this other guy, Kenny Pickett, stepped in. Then Pickett started in Week 17 against the Cowboys – that was a wild game, by the way, a total beatdown, 41-7. And guess what? In Week 18, another guy, Tanner McKee, finished off the regular season against the Giants. Turns out, Hurts got a concussion in Week 16, and that’s why he was sitting out. Pickett and McKee? They were holding down the fort for the last two games.
Now, about this Pickett guy, he somehow got himself into the Eagles’ backup quarterback history during that crazy win against the Cowboys. I read somewhere that the backup QB is the most popular guy and it is true. And then there’s McKee. I heard he had a decent preseason in 2023. Apparently, he’s got a strong arm and has been making some noise, getting better over time.
- Week 16: Hurts gets a concussion, Pickett plays.
- Week 17: Pickett starts, Eagles crush Cowboys 41-7.
- Week 18: McKee plays, regular season ends.
So, I’m thinking, “Who’s gonna be the backup for 2024?” I mean, McKee hasn’t really played in a regular-season game yet, but with Hurts getting that concussion, it makes you wonder. I found out that the Eagles usually like to have a veteran as a backup when they’re aiming for the playoffs. They are scheduled to play Sunday during the wild card round. It is exciting. I guess they have to figure things out, decide who’s starting, who’s backing up. It’s like a puzzle they’re trying to solve.
My Two Cents
From what I’ve seen and pieced together, it looks like the Eagles have some choices to make. They’ve got these two guys, Pickett and McKee, who’ve shown they can step up when needed. But it’s all about who fits best with their plans, especially with the playoffs in sight. I’m no expert, but I’m definitely keeping an eye on how this all plays out. It’s like watching a sports movie unfold in real-time, and I’m here for it.
