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Doug Pederson continues to commit to quarterback Jalen Hurts on a week-to-week basis despite the rookie s impressive play.
The Philadelphia Eagles coach announced Monday Hurts would start Week 16 against the Dallas Cowboys, noting the transparent nature of the decision. Obviously, I m going to continue to have Jalen [Hurts] start this week. I m focused on only this week, Pederson said.
Pederson stating the obvious makes the coach s persistent need to play it week to week all the more baffling.
In two weeks under Hurts, the Eagles offense has been far more impressive, fluid and productive than with Carson Wentz at the helm. Even if the rookie struggles in Week 16, wouldn t it behoove the franchise to see how the young QB bounces back in Week 17? Anything other than giving Hurts the final two weeks of the season seems folly at this stage.