Daily News | ‘All-in trying to win’: Gardner Minshew goes from looking to free agency to holding the Eagles’ playoff hopes in his hands
On Thursday, Gardner Minshew was just a backup quarterback overcoming the urge to daydream about his forthcoming free agency and getting the opportunity to start.
Minshew has been in similar circumstances before. He filled in for Hurts last December against the New York Jets as the Eagles chased a playoff berth. He completed 20 of 25 passes for 242 yards and two touchdowns as the team cruised to a 33-18 victory. “Honestly, I feel like I’m doing better with it this year than last year,” Minshew said. “It was the first time in my life. Everybody goes through it at some point. It was kind of hard, but we have such a great relationship in the quarterback room. … It’s fun. It feels like a group effort.If that’s the case, Minshew should have more than enough to handle the reins. His supporting cast is strong with one of the best offensive lines in the NFL, a pair of No. 1-caliber wide receivers in A.J.
“It’s been a great opportunity to learn from a different perspective,” Minshew said of playing behind Hurts. “I’ve learned a lot from what Jalen’s doing and the progress he’s made. And it’s fun to win. At the end of the day, that’s what we all want to do.”
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