Jalen Hurts wheels across the NovaCare grass like he’s late for a tee time at Merion. Cameras click, fans lean over rails, but nobody knows the real story yet. A cart zips by, splashing with a burst of orange and midnight green. Somewhere, Merrill Reese clears his throat. And the city?
It holds its breath. But more on that later. Let's focus on the Eagles camp first.
Every rep matters now. Every connection sparks possibility. But beneath the routine drills, currents swirl. Hurts remains the eye of the storm. Calm and focused. However, something's been shifting.
That shift was Landon Dickerson’s absence. Philadelphia’s three-time Pro Bowl left guard underwent meniscus surgery Wednesday morning. Naturally, eyes turned to Hurts. How would the leader react?
True to form, Hurts downplayed the concern. ***"Well, I think for Landon, nothing's ever too serious,"***Hurts stated coolly. "He's one that's always playing through something and has a great competitive spirit. He has an edge to overcome some of those nicks that come up."
Hurts highlighted Dickerson's toughness and voiced strong confidence in backups Brett Toth, Tyler Steen, and Matt Pryor stepping up. "As far as everyone stepping in to fill that role in the meantime, got a lot of confidence in them. Got a lot of confidence in Brett [Toth]. Got a lot of confidence in Tyler Steen and [Matt] Pryor as well," Hurts stated.
It was a classic Hurts response: acknowledging reality while radiating belief in the next man up.
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Hurts is driving Sanders back towards the locker room in a golf cart. The two quarterbacks were the last players on the field, engaged in a deep conversation before the game.
"He came to me and just wanted to talk," Hurts explained.***"I’m always there… giving my perspective on what I see."***Hurts emphasized the need for patience, hard work, and resilience in the NFL crucible.
"You’ve got to want it. I’m supporting him from where I am and wishing him nothing but the best with his opportunities," Hurts added, offering full support to the fifth-round pick facing roster uncertainty in Cleveland. And this gesture resonated.
Like Hurts once did, Sanders entered the league with doubters. Super Bowl MVP Hurts is still getting questioned. So, he understands the journey. His willingness to mentor a rival rookie underscores a leadership style forged through similar challenges.
Now, Dickerson’s recovery path targets Week 1 against the Dallas Cowboys. But Hurts' calm leadership and belief in the offensive line depth keep the Eagles' engine humming. Meanwhile, that gesture towards Sanders reveals the character underpinning his success.
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Hurts embodies a seasoned captain steadying the ship in choppy seas. And he reminds everyone that composure and confidence pave the road to repeating greatness. Even if the "everyone" includes Deion Sanders' son.