Eagles bench McKee for Milton in quarterback switch

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 10:56 · Archive

The Philadelphia Eagles are benching quarterback Tanner McKee in favour of Joe Milton.

The Philadelphia Eagles have switched quarterbacks, benching Tanner McKee in favour of Joe Milton. The move comes as the team struggles significantly this season.

The change is not an explicit declaration that the Eagles are tanking, but rather a desperate attempt to generate some offensive progress. According to PhillyVoice, the Eagles' general management knows the team is performing poorly and that Milton may not substantially improve their chances of winning upcoming games. However, they hope his superior athleticism and ability to create plays with his legs could stress opposing defences and open up the running game.

The move is intended to help evaluate several aspects of the team's performance: offensive coordinator Sean Mannion's play-calling, rookie tackle Markel Bell's blocking ability, and the dormant run game. The Eagles are unlikely to become competitive with Milton at quarterback, and a top-ten draft pick appears certain. Instead, the switch represents an effort to generate minimal offensive improvement and develop younger talent while evaluating the coaching staff's schemes.

How it is being reported

• The Eagles are a disaster. At least Joe Milton might make them fun to watch | McGonigalThe Eagles might not get better with Joe Milton at quarterback. But they'll be more interesting.PennLive · 5 Nov, 10:30
• Going to Joe Milton is the Eagles grasping at strawsThe move to Joe Milton isn't some declaration the Eagles are tanking, it's a desperation attempt to be slightly better.PhillyVoice · 4 Nov, 20:36

In this story: Philadelphia Eagles · Joe Milton · Tanner McKee · Howie Roseman · Nick Sirianni · Sean Mannion · Markel Bell

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