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McKee executed two-minute drill efficiently with multiple completions.
McKee threw a good ball to Hollywood Brown along the right sideline and made a connection with Darius Cooper to move the offense into plus territory during a two-minute drill. McKee also found Elijah Moore to get into field goal range before the drive stalled just outside the red zone.
McKee's two-minute drill execution shows competent QB2 performance.
McKee threw a good ball to Hollywood Brown along the right sideline and made another connection with Darius Cooper to move the offense into plus territory during a two-minute drill towards the end of practice. McKee also found Elijah Moore to get into field goal range before the drive ultimately stalled just outside of the red zone.
McKee impressed with quick decision-making in QB2 battle; final backup decision pending.
In the QB2 competition, McKee did a nice job operating the offense and got the ball out fast, earning praise from OC Mannion. The team is still evaluating the entire body of work across all quarterbacks through practice reps dating back to spring and preseason games, with no decision yet on who will be Week 1 backup.
McKee praised for operating efficiently in QB2 backup battle evaluation.
Offensive coordinator Sean Mannion praised McKee's performance in the QB2 backup battle, noting that the QB 'did a nice job operating and got the ball out fast' in preseason games and practice settings. Mannion emphasized that the evaluation spans the entire body of work from spring reps through preseason, with McKee performing well in both practice and game settings alongside Andy Dalton in the competition for the Week 1 backup role.
McKee outplaying Dalton in preseason; Dalton's struggles hurt trade value.
Backup quarterback Tanner McKee has clearly outplayed Andy Dalton in preseason competition for the Eagles. For the second straight week, Dalton took preseason snaps ahead of McKee but struggled mightily, making the backup competition "not very close" based on what has been observed. Dalton's poor preseason performance is likely scaring off potential trade partners if the Eagles were hoping to flip him for something in a trade after the preseason.
McKee clearly outplayed Dalton in preseason despite getting fewer snaps
QB backup has clearly outplayed starter Andy Dalton in preseason; despite Dalton receiving snaps ahead of McKee for second straight week, Dalton struggled mightily, making McKee's performance advantage significant in roster competition.
Tanner McKee steady as QB2 with short-range accuracy.
Was first up as QB2 today. Nothing overly flashy but a lot of shorter completions; felt like the ball rarely hit the ground when he was out there. No major movement in the backup quarterback battle.
Tanner McKee efficient with short completions; no movement in QB2 race.
Was first up as QB2 today. Nothing overly flashy but a lot of shorter completions. Felt like the ball rarely hit the ground when he was out there. No major movement in the backup quarterback battle.
McKee outplayed Dalton but didn't impress enough to clarify the backup QB situation.
Performed better than Andy Dalton in preseason action, taking advantage of the Patriots' inability to cover underneath areas and operating the offense more effectively; however, the source was not blown away by his overall performance. The backup quarterback picture for the Eagles remains unclear given the mixed performances from both Dalton and McKee.
McKee outperformed Dalton but didn't impress; backup QB situation remains unclear.
Tanner McKee was better than Andy Dalton but the source was not blown away by his performance. He took advantage of the Patriots' inability to cover underneath areas and operated the offense more effectively than Dalton, but the overall backup-quarterback picture remains unclear. The source expresses confusion about why the Eagles appear to be giving Dalton the backup role instead of McKee.
McKee should be Eagles' backup QB over Andy Dalton, per source.
The source argues that Tanner McKee should be the Eagles' backup quarterback, positioning him ahead of Andy Dalton based on the assessment that Dalton is not very good.
McKee's better preseason play and higher ceiling make him the QB2 choice.
McKee hasn't been lights out but has been better than Dalton in the preseason. The source believes McKee should be the choice of the two for the QB2 role, noting that while McKee hasn't inspired tons of confidence this summer, his previous peaks are better than whatever Dalton (who turns 38 in October) can muster at this point in time.
McKee's 16-for-22, 173-yard, 2-TD preseason game makes him Eagles' backup case.
McKee was sharp and decisive in the Eagles' preseason game against New England, going 16-for-22 for 173 yards with two touchdown passes, no interceptions, and a 125.8 passer rating. He played primarily with the third-string offense. The source argues McKee needs to be the Eagles' No. 2 QB over Andy Dalton, who has struggled significantly in preseason action.
McKee positioned as Eagles' preferred backup over Andy Dalton.
The source argues Tanner McKee has to be the Eagles' backup quarterback, positioning him as the preferred backup option over Andy Dalton based on performance evaluation.
McKee's 173-yard, 2-TD preseason game makes him the clear backup QB frontrunner over Dalton.
McKee outplayed Andy Dalton in preseason competition and has emerged as the clear frontrunner for the Eagles' backup quarterback role. He completed 16-of-22 passes for 173 yards with two touchdown passes and no interceptions (125.8 passer rating) against New England despite working primarily with the third-string offensive line and skill position players, while Dalton finished 3-for-10 for 44 yards. The source argues McKee gives the Eagles a better chance to win if Jalen Hurts goes down, and that he "needs to be the Eagles' No. 2 QB" based on his sharp, decisive performance and improvements shown throughout the preseason.
McKee's 125.8 rating and two TDs make strong case for Eagles' QB2 role over Dalton.
McKee outplayed Andy Dalton in preseason Week 2 against New England, completing 16-of-22 for 173 yards with two touchdown passes, no interceptions, and a 125.8 passer rating. Despite working primarily with third-string offensive line and skill position players, McKee demonstrated sharp, decisive play and made a strong case for the Eagles' No. 2 QB role. The source argues McKee gives the Eagles a better chance to win if Jalen Hurts goes down, and that he should be the backup over the 38-year-old Dalton.
McKee's strong performance may make him the backup QB leader over Dalton.
Completed 16 of 22 passes for 173 yards and two touchdowns; may have become the leader in the backup quarterback race, considering Andy Dalton has not looked good at all in two preseason games; threw a 14-yard TD reception to Britain Covey to close the first half.
McKee's strong preseason performance positions him as backup QB frontrunner.
Completed 16 of 22 passes for 173 yards and two touchdowns; the source notes he 'may have become the leader in the backup race, considering Andy Dalton has not looked good at all in two preseason games.'
McKee's preseason performance (16-22, 173 yards, 2 TDs) draws coach praise; competition ongoing.
Tanner McKee is competing with Andy Dalton for the QB2 role behind Jalen Hurts. In Saturday's preseason game against New England, McKee played 38 snaps (compared to Dalton's 22) and completed 16 of 22 passes for 173 yards and two touchdowns. Coach Nick Sirianni praised his performance, noting "there will be plays that we're going to have to correct" but highlighting "a lot of positives" and that McKee "made some nice plays." Sirianni emphasized McKee needs continued playing time to develop, saying "Tanner needs to continue to play there because I think you saw the improvements there from Tanner."
McKee's 73% completion, 173 yards, 2 TDs in preseason shows mastery of new offense.
McKee completed 16 of 22 passes (73%) for 173 yards with two touchdown passes, no interceptions, and a 125.8 passer rating in the Eagles' preseason game against the Patriots. He engineered two touchdown drives and another drive that reached the Patriots' 9-yard line, demonstrating mastery of Sean Mannion's new offense with decisive and accurate play. Despite the strong performance, Nick Sirianni kept the No. 2 QB job open, saying both McKee and Andy Dalton are still competing for the backup role, though McKee will continue to receive more playing time to develop.
McKee shines in backup role with 125.8 passer rating and multiple touchdown drives.
McKee entered midway through the second quarter and had a strong performance, finishing 16/22 for 173 yards, two touchdowns, and zero interceptions with a 125.8 passer rating. The source notes he looked better than Dalton despite working with a lesser supporting cast, and also threw another touchdown pass that was dropped by E.J. Jenkins. McKee led multiple scoring drives including a nine-play, 52-yard touchdown drive in the fourth quarter.
McKee leads Eagles offense, throws TD to Steele in fourth quarter
Quarterback Tanner McKee took over for Philadelphia in the second half and led the Eagles' offense downfield, connecting with Carson Steele on a flat route for a fourth-quarter touchdown. McKee also floated a pass to tight end E.J. Jenkins in the back left corner of the end zone on fourth down that was broken up by Namdi Obiazor.
McKee shows significant improvement over Week 1 with better rhythm and accuracy.
McKee looked way better than he did in Week 1 of the preseason; he was able to get into a rhythm in the new offense at times at the end of the first half and early in the second half, was quick and decisive, and was way more accurate than Week 1. He didn't finish the game as strong, but the source would like to see him start with the second-stringers next week.
McKee's sharp preseason play locks him in as Eagles' No. 2 QB.
McKee has to be the Eagles' backup quarterback based on preseason performance. He was sharp and decisive Saturday, going 16-for-22 for 173 yards with two touchdown passes, no interceptions and a 125.8 passer rating, mainly playing with the 3's. The source states McKee needs to be Jalen Hurts' backup.
McKee faces first-half evaluation opportunity against Patriots in preseason.
McKee is being evaluated as a potential first-half starter in the Eagles' preseason game against the Patriots; the source is interested in whether he can move the team down the field effectively in limited action.
McKee expected to get first-half reps in preseason game.
The source identifies Tanner McKee as a quarterback option who may get first-half reps in the preseason game against the Patriots, with the question of whether he can move the team down the field.
McKee to play in Week 2 preseason QB competition vs. Patriots
Tanner McKee is expected to see significant playing time in Week 2 preseason for the Eagles against New England. Following joint practice this week, it's unlikely the Eagles' starters will play, setting up game time for McKee as he looks to lock in his job ahead of Week 1.
McKee to receive extended preseason looks at quarterback for Eagles.
Tanner McKee is among the young players the Eagles will give extended looks to during the preseason, with the team wanting to see what McKee can do at quarterback.
McKee's 6-for-10 preseason showing doesn't separate him from Dalton.
McKee is competing with Andy Dalton for the Eagles' backup quarterback role. In the preseason opener against Baltimore, McKee came off the bench and completed 6 of 10 passes, but the Eagles' offense struggled overall and neither quarterback helped themselves in the competition.
McKee competing for Eagles backup QB role after underwhelming Week 1 preseason.
Competing for the Eagles' top backup quarterback role; performance in Week 1 preseason was not much better than Andy Dalton's, making Saturday's game against New England a proving ground for the backup QB race.