Philadelphia Eagles starting quarterback Jalen Hurts keeps it simple when it comes to addressing how he deals with frustrated teammates. During his media availability, Hurts didn't have much to say when he started hearing voices not aligned with the team's mission.
“Just gotta focus and keep the main thing the main thing.”
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Eleven words and not much to misconstrue. The Eagles' franchise quarterback kept it extremely simple and concise, which is pretty refreshing considering A.J. Brown's cryptic comments regarding his current feelings towards the organization. Hurts' commitment to the "main thing," which is most likely another Eagles Super Bowl.
Hurts has so far this season been short of criticism from outside voices, but with the team currently sitting at 4-0, there isn't much to really panic about in Philadelphia at this time. Despite the offensive woes and inadequacies, the mission remains the same.
Despite all the success, Hurts never wavered in his approach towards the media, remaining his ever-stoic self. Hurts remained supportive of Brown, not paying much attention to his wide receiver's recent post. Truly, Hurts didn't read too much into it, opting not to "analyze or speculate" on the matter and still knows Brown is willing to contribute towards the "main thing." Hurts also made it clear to the media that his relationship with Brown is fine.
Hurts has been at the helm of the Eagles' offense since the middle of 2020, taking over for 2016 first-round draft pick Carson Wentz. The Oklahoma/Alabama product has led the team to a 50-20 record, along with two Super Bowl appearances, and his own Lombardi trophy in 2024. Despite all he's accomplished (and currently accomplishing), the weight of being a franchise quarterback is often being at the podium (literally and figuratively) answering for others.
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With the Eagles set to take on the Broncos in Week 5 this Sunday, Hurts has the opportunity to answer some of the more mundane questions he's been asked for at least this week.