Robert Griffin III did not wait long to jump into the conversation around Jalen Hurts. On November 21, 2025, the former NFL quarterback went straight at the critics who continue to nitpick the Philadelphia Eagles’ star despite an 8-2 record. Multiple reports have claimed frustration inside the building, and outside voices have turned up the noise. Griffin saw the wave of doubt rising again and fired back with a message that carried both urgency and intent.
Griffin’s X post captioned: “ Jalen Hurts is the most disrespected QB in the NFL right now. The criticism of the Reigning Super Bowl MVP after leading his team to an 8-2 record is RIDICULOUS. People taking shots at him because the Eagles aren’t winning the way they want them to win can SHUT ALL THE WAY UP.”
Jalen Hurts is the most disrespected QB in the NFL right now. The criticism of the Reigning Super Bowl MVP after leading his team to an 8-2 record is RIDICULOUS. People taking shots at him because the Eagles aren’t winning the way they want them to win can SHUT ALL THE WAY UP. pic.twitter.com/8ldxLazHWu
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) November 20, 2025
In the video, Griffin also said that Hurts outplayed Patrick Mahomes in two Super Bowls.
Robert Griffin III Defends Jalen Hurts As Criticism Grows in Philadelphia
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Nov 1, 2020; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Robert Griffin III (3) looks on before a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitchell Layton-USA TODAY Sports
Griffin’s pushback landed at a moment when the Eagles’ offense had struggled to match the standard they set last season. The Athletic reported on November 20 that several players believed Hurts had become hesitant against tight coverage and leaned on checkdowns instead of attacking downfield. Those concerns lined up with issues that surfaced on game days after showing up in practice, especially when Hurts kept working the in-breaking route to A. J. Brown began to throw riskier passes during games.
Furthermore, the Eagles’ production has slipped across the board. Additionally, Philadelphia ranks near the bottom of the league in passing offense and sits in the twenties in total offense. Penalties have also slowed drives. The team has been flagged seventy times, and wideouts have voiced their frustration. Brown even described the offense as a mess, and his declining numbers support that frustration.
Still, Griffin reminded fans that Philadelphia is winning. He pointed out that Hurts has already delivered a championship, a Super Bowl MVP, and steady leadership through every internal storm, including Brown’s growing irritation. That context shaped Hurts’ own response on November 20 when he told reporters that the offense needs work and that accountability starts with him. He did not deny the criticism and did not deflect responsibility.
The tension remains real, but Griffin argued that the scrutiny has drifted far from reasonable. He believes the complaints now focus more on style than results, and that many teams would trade anything to be 8-2. With pressure rising and the offense searching for rhythm, Hurts now faces the challenge of turning candid words into sharper execution. Griffin made it clear that doubting a quarterback who has already delivered so much makes little sense, especially when he continues to embrace every tough moment head-on.