Hurts Responds to Criticism: “It Doesn’t Surprise Me”, Focused on Improving

Jalen Hurts Responds to Criticism of His Performance

The Eagles’ quarterback, Jalen Hurts, has responded to recent reports about frustration within the organization, stating that he is not surprised by the criticism and that it is part of the job. “It doesn’t surprise me at all. It’s the nature of the position,” Hurts declared.

I put my energy and my focus on trying to go out and give my best, trying to learn, trying to build, trying to assimilate the things I can to try to improve.

Jalen Hurts

According to reports, some players have expressed frustration with Hurts’ approach this season, especially in his reluctance to throw the ball in tight coverage situations. The Eagles’ offense has underperformed, ranking 25th in total yards, 28th in passing, and 29th in third-down conversion. However, the team excels in the red zone, with the best offense and a low number of turnovers. Hurts emphasized the importance of taking responsibility and improving. “I am proud of what we do on offense. I am proud of how we come out and play as a team and what our flow is. I think we have work to do, and obviously that starts with me. That’s always my attitude,” he added.

Coach Nick Sirianni, for his part, has downplayed the concerns, pointing out that he doesn’t necessarily believe everything that is published. Hurts, the Super Bowl MVP, has maintained a high percentage of completed passes and an excellent touchdown-to-interception ratio, which positions him among the best quarterbacks in the league. In recent weeks, Hurts has been limited to under 200 passing yards in two consecutive games, although the Eagles have achieved victories thanks to their solid defense. “Ultimately, it’s about how you navigate what’s in front of you and how you respond to these things,” Hurts concluded. “I think the response is more important than anything else. It’s about moving forward; it’s about finding ways to grow.”