When the Philadelphia Eagles completed the off season trade with the St. Louis Rams for the services of quarterback Sam Bradford, team officials knew they were taking a risk. Bradford was coming off of two injuries, one that prematurely ended his 2013 season and a second one sustained during the 2014 preseason, which left him on the sidelines throughout the entire season.
With Bradford slated to be the starting quarterback with an inconsistent Mark Sanchez as his backup, Head Coach Chip Kelly knew he needed a third quarterback on the roster as insurance. After taking a look at Tim Tebow during the preseason, Kelly decided the controversial Tebow wasn't the answer. Instead, he ask team owner Jeffrey Lurie to sign Stephen Morris off waivers …show more content…
On the plus side, he is a great athlete will solid leadership skills. The 23 year-old QB impressed scouts throughout the league at the NFL Combine with his physical prowess after he ran the 40 in 4.63 seconds. He also displayed a strong arm, and the ability to move around the pocket to escape …show more content…
Prior to joining the Eagles, he was Head Coach for the Oregon Ducks where he was co-architect of one of the most explosive offensive units in the NCAA. If he feels Morris has the kind of skills he could utilized and improve, a person would be a fool to doubt his decision.
All of this begs the question, "How will Morris fit in with the Philadelphia Eagles?" In the short-term, Morris is going to be busy learning a complicated offensive scheme employed by Offensive Coordinator Pat Shurmur. The coaches intend to work with the young QB on his footwork and ball release techniques in order to improve his accuracy and touch. If the coaches can get him where he needs to be, the Eagles will have an insurance policy they can really count on.
In the long-term, Morris could earn a shot at the 2nd-string position if everything comes together as planned. While Sanchez has proven to be a reliable veteran, he has never shown the talent to lead an NFL football team on a regular basis. Given his athletic ability, Morris brings a more comprehensive package to the table as both a back up and a prospective starter in case of injury. That's a valuable commodity for a team whose starting QB has a history of serious injury
With Bradford slated to be the starting quarterback with an inconsistent Mark Sanchez as his backup, Head Coach Chip Kelly knew he needed a third quarterback on the roster as insurance. After taking a look at Tim Tebow during the preseason, Kelly decided the controversial Tebow wasn't the answer. Instead, he ask team owner Jeffrey Lurie to sign Stephen Morris off waivers …show more content…
On the plus side, he is a great athlete will solid leadership skills. The 23 year-old QB impressed scouts throughout the league at the NFL Combine with his physical prowess after he ran the 40 in 4.63 seconds. He also displayed a strong arm, and the ability to move around the pocket to escape …show more content…
Prior to joining the Eagles, he was Head Coach for the Oregon Ducks where he was co-architect of one of the most explosive offensive units in the NCAA. If he feels Morris has the kind of skills he could utilized and improve, a person would be a fool to doubt his decision.
All of this begs the question, "How will Morris fit in with the Philadelphia Eagles?" In the short-term, Morris is going to be busy learning a complicated offensive scheme employed by Offensive Coordinator Pat Shurmur. The coaches intend to work with the young QB on his footwork and ball release techniques in order to improve his accuracy and touch. If the coaches can get him where he needs to be, the Eagles will have an insurance policy they can really count on.
In the long-term, Morris could earn a shot at the 2nd-string position if everything comes together as planned. While Sanchez has proven to be a reliable veteran, he has never shown the talent to lead an NFL football team on a regular basis. Given his athletic ability, Morris brings a more comprehensive package to the table as both a back up and a prospective starter in case of injury. That's a valuable commodity for a team whose starting QB has a history of serious injury