Loading ...A move that surprised many, the Philadelphia Eagles drafted quarterback Matt Barkley out of the University of Southern California in the fourth round of the 2013 NFL Draft. The Eagles were originally linked to having interest in Geno Smith and E.J. Manuel, but they ended up passing on both of them as they filled other important positions before making the plunge at quarterback.
Barkley was ranked second at his position at the draft although he didn't go until the fourth round. He has the experience of running a pro-style offense at USC so the transition from college to the NFL should be a smooth one. USC designed the offense so that the pocket could move. This allowed Barkley to show his accuracy while on the move. Speaking of accuracy, Barkley is very accurate in the short and mid-range passes. His long-range accuracy is not as good but his receivers adjusted to get under the ball. The main weakness to Barkley's passing game is that he is inconsistent when he is under pressure and can't set his feet to step into his throws. Even with that weakness, he still manages to hit his targets.
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