Despite earning accolades like two-time Pro Bowler, Super Bowl champion, and Super Bowl MVP, Jalen Hurts remains a sleeper pick for many media outlets’ top five lists. The reasoning might be varied, ranging from his surrounding team to his college days, but let’s cut through the noise. According to his head coach, Nick Sirianni, those assessments are off-target.
Sirianni, discussing the merits of Hurts’ talents, emphasized that the quarterback is driven by victory, not numbers—an approach his coach admires. “He plays the most critical position in sports,” Sirianni explained, speaking to NBC Sports Philadelphia. “What stands out about him is his willingness to do whatever it takes to win.”
Sure, being a quarterback often means wanting to light up the passing game, but Hurts is adaptable. “If it means throwing 50 times, he’s ready. If it’s handing off 50 times, he’ll do that too,” Sirianni added.
Debates on Hurts’ elite status pop up frequently, usually from outside the Eagles’ camp. But inside, there’s no question about the capability of their $255 million QB. Sirianni pointed out that such talks are practically a staple of sports media—a fun debate for filling TV and radio slots.
At the end of the day, it’s all about the team. Hurts exhibits his willingness to do “whatever he needs to do” to secure each game, reinforcing the essence of football as the ultimate team endeavor.
