Daily News | Thumbs up or down: Eagles beat writers weigh in on the Marcus Mariota signing
to be Jalen Hurts’ backup makes obvious sense. The Eagles not only acquired a No. 2 quarterback who has started and won games in the NFL, but they got a dual-purpose one who should be enough of a running threat to execute the zone read, run-pass-run option plays that have become a vital part of the offense with Hurts.
Mariota the thrower hasn’t been very accurate over his eight seasons. But his 62.6 percent completion rate is decent enough and shouldn’t become an issue unless the Eagles need him for multiple games. He has talent and it would have been interesting to see how his career would have played out had Chip Kelly traded up for his former Oregon quarterback in the 2015 draft.
He threw 15 touchdowns to nine interceptions, completed 61.3% of his passes and averaged 7.4 yards per attempt. Those numbers are passable for a backup, especially when you consider the upgrade in supporting cast the Eagles would offer Mariota if his number was ever called. The Eagles could have secured a low-cost option at QB2 in the draft instead of spending for a veteran, but given the Eagles’ championship aspirations, it makes more sense to have a seasoned signal caller waiting in the wings rather than an untested rookie. Drafting a developmental quarterback might still make sense for the team even after signing Mariota, who is only on a one-year deal and could search for a starting job again in 2024 depending on how next year pans out.
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