NFL Draft 2020: Eagles fans lose it over Jalen Hurts pick

Folks, it's hard to ease into this one: the Eagles took quarterback Jalen Hurts with the No. 53 pick on Friday, an absolute left-field pick from Eagles general manager Howie Roseman.

Eagles fans were eyeing players like pass rusher A.J. Epenesa, wide receiver Denzel Mims, or cornerback Kristian Fulton, all players at positions of need with the team's second pick of the 2020 NFL Draft.

Instead, Roseman opted for a QB despite having franchise quarterback Carson Wentz in place.

Fans... had some problems with the pick:

Oh my god
— Brent Cohen (@EaglesRewind) April 25, 2020

https://twitter.com/EaglesPMC/status/1253845477176549376?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

WTF
— Greg Richards (@igglesnut) April 25, 2020

nevermind i don't miss sports
— Enrico (@The700Level) April 25, 2020

What no
— Zoo With Roy (@zoowithroy) April 25, 2020

What are the Eagles doing?
— Jack Fritz (@JackFritzWIP) April 25, 2020

https://twitter.com/SASBurnerAcct/status/1253846554936557573?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

Hotseat Howie #Eagles
— Justin Grasso (@JGrasso_) April 25, 2020

This is a wow. https://t.co/0AV4ZQg5ca
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) April 25, 2020

UM WHAT https://t.co/lVT1ukze6c
— Kei (@RealMamaEagle) April 25, 2020

DUMB. DUMB. DUMB. DUMB. DUMB.
— Michael Greger (@mike_greger) April 25, 2020

Completely indefensible
— Dan (@snaxonly) April 25, 2020

I hate Howie Roseman!!!!
— Dave (@eaglesdiehard) April 25, 2020

would have preferred a firefighter
— #1 meat fan (@philatticus) April 25, 2020

This is a joke right? https://t.co/be93RxiGpZ
— Jeff Israel (@JeffIsrael90) April 25, 2020

the eagles pick makes no sense and i'm dying inside
— Benjamin Solak (@BenjaminSolak) April 25, 2020

What the heck his Howie doing https://t.co/jZ0ADrsXlx
— Andrew Kulp (@Kulpwrit) April 25, 2020

https://twitter.com/dmay706/status/1253845748082282496?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

oh boy that's a dumb pick
— Matt Carey (@RealMattCarey) April 25, 2020

JOIN ME IN PAIN, PHILADELPHIA https://t.co/QtTq8uznaa
— Brian Jacobs (@BrianMikeJacobs) April 25, 2020

I’m going to say it & I can’t believe I’m going to say it...Howie has lost his mind.
— Anthony Mingioni (@AnthonyMingioni) April 25, 2020

This is a different kind of outrage than the frustration fans expressed on Thursday night, when CeeDee Lamb went to the Cowboys at No. 17 and then Roseman selected Jalen Reagor instead of Justin Jefferson at No. 21.

Thursday night's outcry was a desire for a different player at the same position. This... is a fanbase utterly baffled by its general manager.

News

Live 11 hours ago

Philadelphia Flyers at Boston Bruins

Sports 22 hours ago

Travis Kelce says he's ‘not on the same page' as teammate Patrick Mahomes this season

Roseman will have an opportunity to explain himself, but Birds fans are growing increasingly perturbed.

Subscribe and rate the Eagle Eye podcast:
Apple Podcasts / Google Play / Stitcher / Spotify / Art19

Click here to download the MyTeams App by NBC Sports! Receive comprehensive coverage of your teams and stream the Flyers, Sixers and Phillies games easily on your device.