Jalen Hurts: Unfazed by criticism in the Eagles, focused on improving

Jalen Hurts Responds to Criticism Amid Frustration in the Eagles

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has addressed recent reports about frustration within the organization. Hurts stated that he is not surprised by the reports, attributing them to the nature of his position.

“It doesn’t surprise me at all. This is the nature of the position. I put my energy and my focus into trying to go out there and give my best, trying to learn, trying to build, trying to take the things I can to try and get better.”

Jalen Hurts

According to reports, some players have expressed frustration with Hurts’ approach this season, especially his reluctance to throw the ball in close zone coverage situations. The Eagles’ offense has underperformed, ranking 25th in total yards (300.1 per game), 28th in passing (184.9), and 29th in third-down conversion (33.87%). Despite these offensive challenges, the Eagles excel in the red zone, with the best conversion rate (75%) and the fewest turnovers in the league. Hurts has acknowledged the attention he receives, both when things are going well and when they are not, and emphasized his responsibility and commitment to improvement. Coach Nick Sirianni, for his part, has downplayed the concerns, stating that he doesn’t necessarily believe everything that is written.

Hurts, who was the reigning Super Bowl MVP, has completed 67% of his passes this season, with 16 touchdowns and one interception, representing the best TD-INT ratio in the league. Currently, he has the fifth-highest quarterback rating (107) in the NFL. Hurts has been limited to under 200 passing yards on six occasions this season, including the last two games against the Green Bay Packers and the Detroit Lions. In those games, the Eagles scored a total of 26 points, relying heavily on their defense. Hurts concluded by emphasizing the importance of responding to adversity and constant growth.