Jalen Hurts, Eagles
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In the final open practice of training camp, Hurts, Jahan Dotson, and Cooper all made their presence felt. Unlock Digital Access for unlimited access to Inquirer.com and The Inquirer App, plus 5 articles per month to gift to friends and family.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts shares a kind hug and chat with a fan before practice, and the viral moment is winning hearts online.
Hurts has reached the playoffs in each of his first four seasons as the Eagles’ full-time starter. He has been to two of the last three Super Bowls and played mostly brilliantly in both, including winning it all seven months ago, earning the game’s MVP while bringing home Philadelphia’s second Lombardi Trophy.
Essentially, Cowherd is claiming that Hurts is a cog that helps the Philadelphia Eagles win, rather than the head of the snake, carrying them to victory. It's not necessarily a knock on Hurts, who was good enough to help the Eagles win Super Bowl LIX, but more of a criticism of the way fans perceive his greatness.
The Cleveland rookie left early with an injury but made sure to seek out Hurts afterward. They had a "lengthy" talk, Hurts said.
Remember when Donovan McNabb played that 'air guitar' on his way to the field in his final appearance with the franchise? Remember how annoyed everyone was. That same contingent that criticized him is the same collective that criticizes Jalen Hurts for his stoicism.