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Verdict: Fact
The Green Bay Packers and Los Angeles Chargers are putting in notable work on Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
Which makes perfect sense.
Those Chargers have largely stood still at quarterback despite losing Philip Rivers during an offseason rich with opportunities at quarterbacks, instead working with the idea that veteran Tyrod Taylor will serve as the starter next season.
But at sixth in the draft order, the Chargers might not be in range for Joe Burrow, Tua Tagovailoa or Justin Herbert. Taking a best-player-available approach before grabbing Hurts later and letting him develop might be a smart move.
As for the Packers, life beyond Aaron Rodgers has to enter the conversation. He seems far from falling off but is entering his age-37 season, so a backup and long-term developmental project like Hurts would make sense.
Hurts, while generally viewed as a Round 2 or 3 prospect in the top 100, is also getting Tim Tebow comparisons from Lance Zierlein of NFL.com. He’s a work in progress when projected to the pros. Teams with established veterans capable of properly developing a passer, like the Chargers and Packers, mesh well with him in the framework of this year’s draft.
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