Eagles training camp observations (Day 14): Why Jalen Hurts’ joint practice performance would have been cause for concern a year ago

PHILADELPHIA — Sirens would have sounded if Jalen Hurts had done last summer what he did Wednesday during the Eagles’ joint practice with the Cleveland Browns.

From the beginning, it was a difficult day for the Eagles’ quarterback at the team’s practice facility in South Philadelphia. He was intercepted early in a one-on-one drill by Browns cornerback Cameron Mitchell, but it may have been wide receiver Ainias Smith’s fault.

Regardless, it proved to be a sign of things to come.

A short time later, during a 7-on-7 drill, Hurts threw a pass over the middle that was intended for tight end Dallas Goedert. Linebacker Devin Bush stepped in front of Goedert for Cleveland’s second takeaway of the steamy hot morning.

Finally, Hurts threw a third pick during an 11-on-11 team drill when