Troy Aikman Expresses Strong Opinion on Eagles QB Jalen Hurts
Summary
Jalen Hurts, quarterback of the Philadelphia Eagles, is in the last year of his guaranteed contract money from a $255 million deal signed in 2023. Despite some team concerns about his passing performance, former NFL player Troy Aikman supports Hurts and believes he can succeed with the Eagles' new offensive coordinator.Key Facts
- Jalen Hurts signed a five-year, $255 million contract extension with the Eagles in April 2023.
- This season is the last with guaranteed money on Hurts’ current contract.
- Some Eagles officials have expressed concerns about Hurts’ passing stats over the last two seasons.
- Troy Aikman said Hurts has had to learn from seven different playcallers in seven NFL seasons, which is challenging.
- The Eagles hired Sean Mannion as offensive coordinator in January 2024.
- Aikman believes Hurts can do more in the offense, including working the middle field and playing under center for play-action plays.
- Last season, the Eagles’ offense struggled, often failing to gain yards on initial plays (3-and-outs).
- The Eagles won the NFC East with an 11-6 record but lost in the NFC Wild Card round to the San Francisco 49ers.
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