US EditionEagles’ Nick Sirianni, Jalen Hurts Respond to Criticism
Eagles’ offense ranks 25th in yards per game amid internal concerns over Hurts’ conservative play and timing, with both Hurts and Sirianni urging accountability.
- On Wednesday at the NovaCare Complex, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts addressed reports of internal frustration and said teammates have not brought concerns directly to him.
- Reports attribute the friction to on-field approach and timing issues, saying Jalen Hurts is reluctant to throw into tight windows or downfield this year, while the Eagles offense scored 26 points in two post-bye games.
- Despite an 8-2 record, the Eagles offense ranks 25th in yards per game, while Jalen Hurts has completed 66.9% of passes for 1,995 yards with 16 touchdowns.
- Coach Nick Sirianni defended offensive staff, including Kevin Patullo, and emphasized accountability in meetings and practice, responding to All-Pro left tackle Jordan Mailata’s rebuke on Wednesday.
- Recent reporting from veteran journalists Derrick Gunn and Dianna Russini detailed the internal sentiments, citing unnamed teammates and staff sources, echoing similar reports from two years ago when Brian Johnson was fired.
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Eagles’ Jalen Hurts Is ‘Not Surprised’ by Report Teammates Are 'Frustrated'
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts isn’t worried about reports that he is frustrating his teammates. “I’m not surprised by anything. This is kind of the nature of the position,” Hurts, 27, told the media on Wednesday, November 19. “But I put my energy and my focus on trying to go out there and do my best and trying to learn, trying to build, trying to take in the things that I can to try and improve.” Dianne Russini of The Athletic firs…
Jalen Hurts responds to reports about teammates' frustration
It comes with the territory. Jalen Hurts agreed with that assessment on Wednesday when asked about recent reports highlighting that some of his teammates and coaches have grown frustrated with his approach. It’s something he has learned in his years as a starting quarterback in the NFL. “It think it definitely does,” Hurts said on Wednesday evening. “I take a lot of the responsibility. I get a lot of attention when things are going well and when…
Eagles’ Nick Sirianni, Jalen Hurts respond to criticism
PHILADELPHIA — Eagles coach Nick Sirianni, meeting with the media on Wednesday, again blasted reports that coaches and players are “frustrated” with the way quarterback Jalen Hurts runs the offense. And Hurts later gave his own response. “When there’s not a name on it, I don’t put a lot of credence into that,” Sirianni, whose Birds are 8-2 and atop the NFC, said at NovaCare Complex before practice. “Obviously, it’s not good for me to read anythi…
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