Jalen Hurts has become the face of the Philadelphia Eagles, but recent drama raises questions about the team’s unity. Is the organization truly behind its franchise quarterback, or are outside voices stirring unnecessary doubt?
Jalen Hurts: The Relentless Leader Since arriving in Philadelphia in 2020, Jalen Hurts has never had the same offensive coordinator in back-to-back seasons, a challenge dating back to his college days at Alabama and Oklahoma. Yet, he has never complained. Instead, he has put in the work, adapted, and excelled. His leadership carried the Eagles to two Super Bowl appearances in five years, including a Super Bowl LIX victory in 2025, where he was named Super Bowl MVP media.nfl.com The Hilltop. AJ Brown vs. Team Unity Fresh off that championship, wide receiver A.J. Brown has publicly voiced frustration about being left out of the offensive game plan Sports Illustrated. His complaints echo the infamous Terrell Owens saga with Donovan McNabb after the Eagles’ 2005 Super Bowl loss. Owens’ selfishness fractured the team, leading to Andy Reid’s firing, McNabb’s trade, and Owens’ departure. Brown’s lack of effort on contested catches and his media outbursts have drawn criticism. Meanwhile, DeVonta Smith has emerged as a true WR1, battling for every ball and proving his reliability. The Eagles gambled by keeping Brown past the trade deadline, but his behavior continues to cast a shadow. Outside Voices: Seth Joyner & LeSean McCoy Former Eagles Seth Joyner and LeSean McCoy have suggested that some in the organization are unhappy with Hurts. But let’s be clear: letting Hurts walk would be unthinkable. Every other NFL team would break the bank to sign him. Joyner was a solid linebacker but never a game-changer, while McCoy’s career fizzled after early promise. Their critiques seem more rooted in bitterness than fact. Jalen Hurts Career Stats (NFL) ESPN NFL Pro-Football-Reference.com Season GP Comp% Pass Yards TD INT Rush Yards Rush TD 2020 15 52.0% 1,061 6 4 354 3 2021 15 61.3% 3,144 16 9 784 10 2022 15 66.5% 3,701 22 6 760 13 2023 17 65.4% 3,858 23 15 605 15 2024 15 68.7% 2,903 18 5 630 14 2025 10 66.9% 1,995 16 1 265 6 Career 87 64.7% 16,662 101 40 3,398 61 a chart comparing Jalen Hurts’ passing and rushing yards by season. This dual-axis chart highlights how Hurts has balanced his game since entering the NFL. His passing yards steadily climbed from 2020 to 2023, peaking at nearly 3,900, while his rushing yards consistently added another dimension to the Eagles’ offense. Even in seasons with coordinator changes, Hurts adapted and delivered. Jalen Hurts’ Accomplishments media.nfl.com Sportskeeda The Hilltop Final Thoughts The Eagles’ success is inseparable from Jalen Hurts. He has proven himself as a franchise leader, overcoming instability at coordinator, silencing critics, and delivering championships. The real question isn’t whether Hurts is the problem, it’s whether the organization can keep the locker room united and silence distractions. Readers, what do you think? Is Jalen Hurts the long-term answer for Philadelphia, or do the Eagles risk repeating history by letting drama overshadow their success? Comment below, subscribe, and join the conversation. Sources: Sports Illustrated media.nfl.com Sportskeeda The Hilltop ESPN NFL Pro-Football-Reference.com
