Hurts is also proof that you don’t need a top-five quarterback to win a Super Bowl.
Even Hurts’ most fervent supporters wouldn’t rank him ahead of Patrick Mahomes, Joe Burrow, Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen. At the moment, Hurts doesn’t look as good as Baker Mayfield, Matthew Stafford, Dak Prescott or Justin Herbert.
In fact, at the moment, Hurts doesn’t look as good as Sam Darnold, Aaron Rodgers, Joe Flacco or Daniel Jones.
This season, Hurts has missed on what should have been long touchdown throws to A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith. He has also thrown only one interception, a testament to his caution.
Hurts might be the modern Troy Aikman — a quality passer and leader who needs a powerhouse running game to win big.
Last year, Saquon Barkley posted one of the greatest running back seasons in NFL history. The Eagles won 16 of their last 17 games, including the postseason.