Howie Roseman deserves some credit.

I say that now, but not about three years ago. 

When NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell stood in front of the camera during the virtual draft in 2020 due to the pandemic, I was excited to hear who the Eagles were going to draft in the second round. 

I was a fan of Carson Wentz (and, in a way, still am), so I assumed Roseman would not select a QB. Well, there is a saying about assuming… 

Goodell looked in the camera, notecard in hand, and said, “With the 53rd pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, the Philadelphia Eagles select quarterback Jalen Hurts, quarterback (out of) Oklahoma.” 

WHAT??

Did I hear that right?? Are you kidding me??

The Eagles needed weapons for Wentz back then. The Eagles needed defensive options. Instead, they drafted a quarterback… IN THE SECOND ROUND??

Like, I would be OK getting a backup later in the draft, but that was too early. Here we go again … it’s DK Metcalf and Justin Jefferson all over again.

I was not a fan at all. I know others hated the pick, as well. I never disliked or hated Hurts, I was just really lost for words after the pick. I just thought it was a wasted pick.

The Eagles had their quarterback. 

Talk about confusion.

Talk about an idiot GM.

The Eagles had just signed Wentz to a large contract, too. Did they not have confidence in him or his ability to stay healthy, which was an issue. A second-round pick is normally not a backup. 

It was a head-scratching selection.

And a quarterback factory? Really, Howie? That’s your reasoning?

Oh, Howie, you lucky (brilliant?) son of a gun. 

I was wrong about all my initial thoughts.

Last year, I wanted to see what Hurts had. I mean, we had no choice. I was rooting for him. I wanted him to show something, and he did. He wasn’t terrible. The Eagles made the playoffs, and he started the entire postseason game. So, he already surpassed Wentz there. 

This season, I wanted to see more. I want Hurts to take that next step. Well, he took more than a step. Hurts walked up the entire staircase. 

He shattered record after record. 

He kept proving all the doubters wrong.

He carried the Eagles to the Super Bowl.

If anyone still doubts him… get your IQ checked. 

I was wrong for wanting to keep Wentz. I was wrong for getting upset over drafting Hurts. I don’t know if Howie has a crystal ball and knee this would happen but, in any case, I apologize to him, too. 

Most did not want Hurts, like myself. If you fit in that category, just admit it. Not many immediately took to Hurts, but we all embrace him now (well, all Eagles fans should). 

Now it’s time for him to finish the job. Hurts has been amazing all year, and he can cap it with a Super Bowl championship.  

Wentz helped the Eagles earn the top seed and a chance at the Super Bowl, but a backup had to finish the job then.

Hurts can actually be the Eagles’ first starting quarterback from Week 1 to win the championship.

That’s all I need to know to realize I was wrong about Hurts.