The Eagles have several players to watch entering training camp, but one undrafted rookie could become the backup quarterback of the future.
Carson Strong has all the intangibles to be a successful NFL quarterback, but his knees may prevent the former Nevada star from ever developing into a quality starter. Strong has fans in NFL circles, and Philadelphia GM Howie Roseman rolled the dice on the big-armed quarterback, signing him to a huge undrafted free agent deal.
Bleacher Report picked the best undrafted free agents for all 32 teams, and the former Nevada star made the list for Philadelphia.
While Strong is not the mobile dual-threat that Hurts is, there’s a lot to like about his potential as a pocket passer. The 6’4″, 215-pound passer has great size and accuracy for the position, plus a solid grasp of what defenses are showing him.
Last season, Strong completed 70.1 percent of his passes for 4,175 yards with 36 touchdowns and only eight interceptions. He was named the 2021 Mountain West Offensive Player of the Year for the second consecutive year.
Strong has a history of knee issues that may have caused him to fall out of the draft. However, he has all the tools—if he can remain healthy—to become a long-time NFL backup.
Strong’s arrival is no threat to Jalen Hurts, but his potential could put Philadelphia in a position to have a competent backup quarterback for years to come.
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