The Philadelphia Eagles own an NFC-best 8-2 record. But not all appears to be right with the team and its quarterback, Jalen Hurts.
Two different critical reports of Hurts have surfaced in the past few days. First, The Athletic’s Dianna Russini wrote Saturday some in the organization have “grown frustrated” with the quarterback.
While that report received criticism, it seemingly got some level of vindication from former Eagles linebacker Seth Joyner on Monday.
“I work with an Eagles’ insider, and we had an in-depth conversation last night on our postgame show, and it seems to him that there is some consternation when it comes to Jalen,” Joyner said on Sportsradio 94WIP. “Not only in the locker room, but in the organization, and that’s problematic because from the outside looking in, you would never think that.”
Eagles Growing Frustrated With QB Jalen Hurts?
It’s very well known that Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown is no longer happy in Philadelphia. But the real reasoning behind his unhappiness is not yet fully public.
But Russini reported Saturday that Brown’s discontent stems from his quarterback, and others in the organization share the receiver’s displeasure.
“After doing some digging and asking people inside the Eagles building, it was explained that multiple offensive players have grown frustrated with Jalen Hurts’ approach this season, particularly against zone coverage,” Russini wrote on November 15. “They believe he’s become hesitant in tight windows, leaning on checkdowns or scrambles instead of trusting what’s open downfield.”
Again, pundits pushed back on Russini’s report. There was irony to that because Russini herself made an argument for why Hurt’s cautious approach is working.
“At their bye week last season, the Eagles had the second-most turnovers in the NFL. Now, in their first season under offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo, they have committed the fewest turnovers in the league, and Hurts has thrown just one interception all season,” Russini added. “They’re also the best red zone team in football. As long as they get there, they figure they’re scoring touchdowns. It’s conservative, but it’s working … to a point.”
Hurts leads the NFL with a 0.4% interception percentage. He’s also averaging 199.5 passing yards per game, which is actually more than last year.
But the quarterback’s efficiency is down. He’s posted 7.4 yards per attempt and 11.1 yards per completion this season. In 2024, Hurts had a 8 yards per attempt and 11.7 yards per completion average.
That’s a clear indication that Hurts is settling for short, safe passers far more often this season than last year.
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