When the news broke Tuesday that the Denver Broncos traded for Russell Wilson, hopefully many Eagles fans were relieved. Aaron Rodgers signing a massive deal to remain in Green Bay was also a huge plus.

Why is that?

I was afraid Howie Roseman would trade one of the Eagles three first-round draft picks for a quarterback, despite his remarks last week about Jalen Hurts at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis. Not only that, but look what Denver gave up? Drew Lock (Ok, not a huge loss), Noah Fant (a big weapon in their offense who could’ve benefited from Wilson) and multiple draft picks. Can the Eagles afford that? Absolutely not! Philly lacks offensive weapons as it is, imagine trading tight end Dallas Goedert or Devante Smith? Let’s be honest, the Eagles would not have gotten Wilson with JJ Arcega-Whiteside or Jalen Reagor in a potential deal. Also, the Eagles need to address their defense. The Eagles have a lot of recourses to aid in the rebuilding process, and trading for a quarterback is not needed right now.

There is still DeShaun Watson out there, but the Eagles are not getting him. At least it doesn’t appear that way, and they shouldn’t at this point in time. So, it definitely seems like Hurts will be starting Week 1.

“We have Jalen Hurts, who’s a 23-year-old quarterback, who led his team to the playoffs, and he’s going to get better and better and better,” Roseman said last week. “He’s going to do everything possible to get better, and we have to do our part in that.”

I didn’t believe that. I assumed it was just talk.

After Tuesday, it’s looking like Hurts is sticking around for the 2022 season, and I hope that’s the case. And you should too. Hurts led the Eagles to the playoffs, which is something that can’t be taken lightly. Who predicted the Eagles in the playoffs this past season?

You can be honest with yourself, most out there did not believe. … and why would you? I had my doubts about a postseason appearance. The chances weren’t high. But Hurts did a lot, and with little help.

The Eagles were a fantastic running team, but there is a reason the passing game wasn’t that great. Sure, Hurts had his accuracy issues. He overthrew or underthrew many passes, he wasn’t great in the pocket, he ran when he had open receivers. We all know this. But this was his first full season! And his only “real” options were Smith or Goedert. After Zach Ertz was traded, who was left? Reagor made erroneous drops, and Arcega-Whiteside is just not good. Quez Watkins is decent, but he wasn’t used. His speed would’ve been helpful though… but that’s another debate.Hurts had no option but to scramble. The Eagles had no option but to run more. If you were Nick Sirianni, would you want to keep calling pass plays with this receiving corp?

Hurts deserves another chance.

Give this guy another chance!

“When you look at a quarterback, there are many different things you’re looking at, but the four main things you’re looking at is: the accuracy, decision making, the ability to create, and seeing if he’s above the line in arm strength,” Nick Sirianni said last week. “I think there is no question that Jalen Hurts has the arm strength to make all the throws. He’s well above the line to be able to make the throws, whether it’s Atlanta in the first game of the year or in Philly the last game of the year with some different type of weather. So, we’re confident in that.”

The Eagles need to sign some free agent wide receivers. Calvin Ridley was on my radar, but I guess that ship has sailed. But guys like DJ Chark, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Christian Kirk and others are available. Get Hurts some weapons! I’m confident he will be better with more help.

Use the three first rounders on DEFENSE!! A cornerback, safety and a defensive lineman. Maybe replace one of those positions for an offensive lineman, but I don’t think the Eagles should trade any of those picks. And I understand the past history with Roseman drafting, but (hopefully) he will hit on at least one, and who knows, maybe he can get a future Hall of Fame player.

Hurts deserves another season. And hopefully they don’t draft a quarterback, at least not early in the draft. We will see next month, but the deals announced Tuesday are definitely good news.

For the third time, Hurts deserves another chance.